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Duration: 10 days and 9 nights
Destinations Covered: Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Tirchi, Tanjore, Rameshwaram, Madurai, Kanyakumari
Tamil Nadu - this ancient land with a rich cultural heritage is famous for its temples. The temples have rendered to the city a certain amount of holiness and spirituality. You can explore all these holy cities in the Holy Cities of Tamil Nadu Tour over a period of 9 nights and 10 days.
Day 1: Arrival at Chennai
You will receive a warm welcome from our representative immediately after your arrival at Chennai. Rest for the night at the hotel in Chennai where you will be transferred after your arrival.
Day 2: Sight Seeing at Chennai
Immediately after breakfast, we will set out for a sight seeing tour which will include Kapaleeswara Temple and Ashtalakshmi temple. These temples reflect remarkable are architectural skills and will surely impress you. You can also witness the religious ceremonies taking place in the temples and offer your prayers to the gods and goddesses. In the evening you can relax in the beaches. At the end of the day retire to your hotel in Chennai for a good night's sleep.
Day 3: From Chennai to Mahabalipuram, Stay at Mahabalipuram
Today we will be witnessing yet another architectural marvel, the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram. There are exquisite sculptures in the temples at Mahabalipuram that throw a great deal of light on the way of living of these people. You can spend the whole day admiring these beautiful temples. Towards evening take a walk down the unexplored beaches of Mahabalipuram or visit the markets. At night we will halt at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.
Day 4: From Mahabalipuram to Trichy, Stay at Trichy
We will set out early for Trichy. On arrival we will check in to the hotel, freshen up and eat our breakfast. Then we will be visiting the Ranganathaswamy temple, the Rockfort temple and other famous temples of the city. All these temples are symbolic of the architectural skills of our craftsmen and you are sure to enjoy the visit. The night will be spent in the hotel at Trichy.
Day 5: From Trichy to Tanjore, Stay at Tanjore
We will drive to Tanjore. There after a sumptuous breakfast, we will be visiting one of the tallest temples in the world, the Brihadisvara Temple. The architectural features of this temple are simply stunning. You are sure to be amazed on witnessing them. The Art Gallery in Tanjore and several other temples are also included in the visit. At the end of the day long trip retire to the comforts of the hotel in Tanjore.
Day 6: From Tanjore to Rameshwaram, Stay at Rameshwaram
The day begins with a trip to the holy city of Rameshwaram. After arrival we will check in to the hotel where you can take some rest to prepare yourselves for the day's visit to the various temples. The famous Ramanatha Swamy Temple will be covered. You will also be taken to the local markets that are buzzing with a whole lot of activities. The day long tour will surely leave you exhausted. So at the end of the day you can retire to your hotel to rest for the night.
Day 7: Sight Seeing at Rameshwaram, Stay at Rameshwaram
The whole day will be devoted to visiting the various temples of Rameshwaram. You will not only get the chance to witness these splendid architectural structures, you can even participate in the ceremonies and offer your prayers. Take a good night's sleep in the hotel at Rameshwaram.
Day 8: From Rameshwaram to Madurai, Stay at Madurai
The day begins with a journey to Madurai. After your arrival in Madurai, you will be taken to the hotel where you can freshen up, eat your breakfast and relax for a while. Then set out to roam around the market places of Madurai. Towards afternoon, we will visit the renowned Meenakshi Temple. This magnificent temple is emblematic of the heights reached by the tamilians in the field of art and architecture. You will surely be spell bound on seeing it. The Tiruparamkundaram Temple is also included in the trip. We will rest for the night at the hotel in Madurai.
Day 9: From Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari, Stay at Kanyakumari
Today we will head straight for Kanyakumari. After reaching Kanyakumari, we will check in to the hotel so that you can take some rest after the journey. In the afternoon we will be visiting the Susindram temple and the temple of goddess Bhagavathi. The latter commands great views of the surroundings and this is where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meets. This will be followed by a visit to the Kumari Amman temple. The temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati is indeed very beautiful. At the end of the visit to these temples, we will be returning to the hotel to rest for the night.
Day 10: From Kanyakumari to Trivandrum
In the morning we will drive to Trivandrum and visit the various temples located near by. From here you will have to make the return journey back home. You can avail of your preferred means of transportation and accordingly you will be dropped to the railway station or the airport.
With this the Holy Cities of Tamil Nadu Tour comes to an end. Hope you will thoroughly enjoy visiting all the holy cities of Tamil Nadu in this Holy Cities of Tamil Nadu Tour and leave the land with a lot of pleasant memories.
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