Highlights of South India Tour

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Chennai, Allepey, Thekkady, Tirupathi, Trichy, Pondicherry, Rameswaram, kanchipuram, kumbakonam, Madurai, Thanjavur

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The fascinating part of South India with the mesmerizing beauty and feel rejuvenated regions. South India Tour starts from our Trichy proceeding towards Coimbatore, Maruthamalai murugan temple on hill, and then visit Isha yoga centre & athiyogi statue. Entering Kerala state, which is meant for its natural beauty. Kerala is crammed with full of mountains, Greenery and Streams. This journey includes the places like Cochin, Thekkady, Munnar, and Allepy. Travelers proceeding towards Tamil Nadu's famous madurai Meenakshi Amman, Thiruchendur Murugan temple, Rameswaram, The Ramanathaswami temple and Sri Panchamukhi Hanuman temple. Then towards Kumbakonam, Chidambaram Natarajar temple, Pondicherry. Travelers proceeding towards Andhra pradesh famous lord Balaji temple located at Tirupathi. Then to Vellore Golden Temple and Chennai It's a self-made city and a classic combination of tradition and modern culture. These are the leading cities with multiple forte.

Enjoy the destinations and be blessed, AIP Team will Assure your Pleasure.

Day1

ARRIVAL TRICHY

Upon arrival Trichy, meet & greet by our representative then transfer to hotel. Later go for darshan in Pancha bootha Stalam, Jambukeswarar Temple represents water. After go for darshan in Ucchi pillayar temple and Sri Renganathaswamy temple. Evening free for easy for shopping. Overnight stay in Trichy.

Trichy
Day2

TRICHY – COIMBATORE

Morning after breakfast proceed to Coimbatore. On arrival go for darshan in Maruthamalai murugan temple on hill, and then visit Isha yoga centre & newly erected 112 feet athiyogi statue. Then check into hotel. Overnight stay in coimbatore.

219 km / 4 h 15 min | Coimbatore | Breakfast
Day3

COIMBATORE – ALLEPPEY

After enjoying the breakfast proceed to Allepey. On arrival check into houseboat and spend the day at leisure. houseboat cruise is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters. While cruising you will witness a full range of life’s and activities and some mind boggling sceneries. All meals including tea and snacks will be served on board. Overnight stay in Allepey Houseboat.

236 km / 4 h 56 min | Allepey Houseboat | Breakfast
Day4

ALLEPPEY – THEKKADY

After having the breakfast proceed to Thekkady, which offers diverse attractions like Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Hill Station and Spice Plantation. On arrival proceed for boating on the periyar lake and experience a view of calm crystal clear periyar lake and sanctuary, watch different wild animals while boating. Then go for Elephant ride, Jeep trucking, visit Spice Plantation and also watch Kathakaly(kerala traditional dance) & Kalari(Kerala martial arts) shows. Evening go for Ayurvedic massage. Then back to hotel. Overnight stay at Thekkady.

128 km / 3 h 13 min | Thekkady | Breakfast
Day5

THEKKADY – MADURAI

After breakfast proceed to Madurai. On arrival Madurai, go for darshan in Alagar temple, Pazhamuthir cholai murugan temple(One of the Arupadai Veedu) and then to famous Meenatchi Amman temple. After darshan check into hotel. Overnight stay at Madurai.

162 km / 3 h 39 min | Madurai | Breakfast
Day6

MADURAI – THIRUCHENDUR – RAMESWARAM

After breakfast, drive to Thiruchendur. On arrival go for darshan in Thiruchendur Murugan temple, one of the arupadai veedu temple on the sea side. After darshan move to Rameswaram. On arrival check-in at hotel. Rameswaram, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. The holiness of this place is clear from the belief that even your trip to Kasi is incomplete without your trip to Rameswaram. The Ramanathaswami temple here dedicated to Lord Shiva is thronged by millions of pilgrims every year. Visit Ramanathswamy temple and Sri Panchamukhi Hanuman temple. After darshan return to hotel. Overnight stay at Rameswaram.

411 km / 8 hrs | Rameswaram | Breakfast
Day7

RAMESWARAM – PILLAYARPATTI – THANJAVUR

Go for early morning darshan in Ramanathswamy temple, and then take breakfast at the hotel. Then drive to Thanjavur. Enroute visit Pillayarpatti Karpaga vinayagar temple. After darshan move to thanjavur, on arrival visit Periya koil, Brihadeeswarar temple built by Raja Raja Cholan. Then go for darshan in Thingaloor Chandra(moon) bagavan temple then to Alangudi Guru(jupiter) bagavan temple. After darshan check-in at hotel. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.

336 km / 6 h 14 min | Thanjavur | Breakfast
Day8

THANJAVUR – KUMBAKONAM

After breakfast proceed to kumbakonam. On arrival go for darshan in Swami malai murugan temple, one of the arupadai veedu, and next darshan to Thirunageswaram Ragu bagavan temple. After darshan check-in at hotel. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.

39 km / 1 hrs | Kumbakonam | Breakfast
Day9

KUMBAKONAM – THIRUNALLAR – VAITHEESWARAN

After breakfast proceed to Suriyanar bagavan temple. After darshan move to Kanjanoor Sukra(venus) bagavan temple then to darshan in Thirunallar Saneeswara(saturn) bagavan Temple. On arrival vaitheeswaran go for darshan in Vaitheeswaran Sevvai(Mars) Temple. After darshan check-in at hotel. Overnight stay in Vaitheeswaran.

174 km / 4 h 51 min | Vaitheeswaran | Breakfast
Day10

VAITHEESWARAN – CHIDAMBARAM – PONDICHERRY

After breakfast go for darshan in Thiruvenkadu Puthan(mercury) bagavan temple and then go for darshan in Keezhaperumpallam Kethu bagavan temple. After darshan drive pondicherry. Enroute go for darshan in Chidambaram Natarajar temple, one of the pancha bootha stalam represents sky. On arrival check into hotel, Later proceed to Pondicherry sightseeing visit Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville, Manakula vinayagar temple. Evening visit beautiful Gandhi beach and then shopping. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.

94 km / 2 h 18 min | Pondicherry | Breakfast
Day11

PONDICHERRY – THIRUVANNAMALAI

After darshan move to Thiruvannamalai. On arrival check-in at hotel. Later go for darshan in Sri Arunachaleswarar temple, one of the pancha bootha stalam represents fire. Overnight stay in Thiruvannamalai.

106 km / 1 h 58 min | Thiruvannamalai | Breakfast
Day12

THIRUVANNAMALAI – VELLORE – TIRUPATHI

After breakfast drive to Tirupathi. Enroute go for darshan in Vellore Golden temple. After darshan move to Tirupathi. On arrival check into hotel and then go for darshan in Sri Venkatachalapathy temple in tirumala. After darshan visit Padmavathy Amman temple. After darshan back to hotel. Overnight stay in Tirupathi.

211 km / 4 h 54 min | Tirupathi | Breakfast
Day13

TIRUPATHI – KALAHASTI – THIRUTHANI – KANCHIPURAM

Go for early morning darshan in Sri kalahasteeswara temple, one of the pancha bootha stalam represents air. After darshan & breakfast drive to Kanchipuram. Enroute go for darshan in Tiruthani Murugan temple, one of the arupadai veedu. On arrival Kanchipuram go for darshan in Ekambareswarar temple, one of the pancha bootha stalam represents land. Then go to darshan in Kanchi kamachi amman temple. After darshan check-in at hotel. Overnight stay in Kanchipuram.

168 km / 4 h 23 min | Kanchipuram | Breakfast
Day14

KANCHIPURAM – CHENNAI

After breakfast drive to Chennai. On arrival Chennai visit Marina beach, Anna & MGR monument and Kabaleeswarar temple. Evening free and easy for shopping. Overnight stay in Chennai.

76 km / 1 h 39 min | Chennai | Breakfast
Day15

CHENNAI – DEPARTURE

After breakfast, free and easy until transfer to Chennai airport for your onward journey with sweet memories.

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Accommodation with breakfast in the selected hotels on twin or triple sharing basis.
Meal Plan as per the itinerary.
Assisstance of driver cum guide.
All transfers and sightseeing by Air conditioned vehicle.
Driver allowance, Fuel charges, Parking, Toll, Interstate tax etc.

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International airfare and airport taxes.
Travel Insurance
All Entrances fees
Tips and porter charges
Personal expenses.
Any other services not specified above

CHENNAI

1. Government Museum - The Government Museum also known as Egmore Museum or the Madras Museum is the second oldest museums in India after Indian museum in Kolkatta which is located in Egmore, Chennai.

2. VGP Universal & Snow Kingdom - VGP Universal Kingdom is an amusement park located in East Coast Road in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is the best theme park in Chennnai. The park provides several fun and adventure rides for children, youth and adults.

3. Guindy National Park & Snake Park - It is the 8th-smallest National Park of India and one of the very few national parks situated inside a city (Adyar). Guindy Snake Park, it is located next to the Children's Park in the Guindy National Park campus.

4. St. Thomas Mount - St. Thomas Mount is a small hillock in Chennai, near Guindy and very close to Chennai International Airport. The ancient Syrian Christian community of India trace the origin of their church to St. Thomas the Apostle.

5. Shree Sai Baba Temple - Shirdi Sai Baba Temple is a Hindu temple located in the neighbourhood of Mylapore & Akkarai in Chennai. It is dedicated to the Indian saint Sai Baba of Shirdi.

TRICHY

1. Kallanai - Kallanai is an ancient dam built across the river Kaveri in South India. This is situated in Tamil Nadu in the district of Trichy. This dam was constructed in AD 2nd century by the Chola king Karikalan which is located 15 km away from Tiruchirapalli.

2. Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval - Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval is a famous Shiva temple in Tiruchirapalli district. The temple was built by Kocengannan, one of the Early Cholas, around 1,800 years ago.

3. Samayapuram Mariamman Temple - Samayapuram Mariamman Temple is a Hindu temple in Samayapuram in Tiruchirappalli. The main deity, Samayapurathal or Mariamman is made of sand and clay like many of the traditional Mariamman deities.

4. Butterfly Park - It's a large park featuring a glass butterfly house, landscaped gardens, a fountain & an eatery. This park has garden, fountain, large butterfly glass house, fountain and hut to take rest and have food.

5. Our Lady of Lourdes Church - The Our Lady of Lourdes Church is located in the city of Tiruchirapalli in the state of Tamil Nadu. The Church is devoted to Our Lady of Lourdes. The feast of Our Lady of Lourdes is held annually on 11 February.

PONDICHERRY

1. Promenade Beach - Promenade Beach is the popular stretch of beachfront in the city of Puducherry, along the Bay of Bengal. It is a 1.2-kilometre-long stretch in Pondicherry, starts from War Memorial and end at Dupleix Park on the Goubert Avenue.

2. Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, situated on the south boulevard of Pondicherry in Puducherry, is an oriental specimen of Gothic architecture.

3. Rock Beach - Bordered by a street with restaurants, this scenic, rocky beach draws crowds during the evening.

4. Immaculate Conception Cathedral - It's the cathedral mother church for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Pondicherry and Cuddalore. It is located in the Union territory of Puducherry.

5. Botanical Garden - Botanical garden built by French colonists on 22 acres with themed plots. The gardens also offers Toy train rides, six fountains one of which is a musical and dancing fountain - active on weekends, with two shows in the evening.