Destinations :-
Chennai- Mahabalipuram-Kanchipuram- Pondicherry-Thanjavur-Trichy-Madurai-Chennai
Duration :-
8 Days 7 Nights
India is a vibrant country and here there are several cultures and traditions which co exists peacefully. Similarly, the Southern States of India are different from the Northern but together they form the Incredible India. To let you know and bring closer to the colorful southern India, the South India Delight Tour Package has been carved by Elefantastic Travel. To flavor the delight of the South Indian cities choose to explore it through South India Delight Tour by Elefantastic Travel.
Tour Highlights- The highlights of the tour are-
- Parthasarthy Temple
- Shore Temple
- Panch Ratha Temple
- Auroville City visit
- Brihadishwara Temple
- Ranganathaswamy Temple
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
Day 1 Arrival in Chennai
The South India Delight Tour Package begins with your arrival on the Chennai Airport. You will be received by our representative and will be escorted to the pre-reserved hotel in Chennai.
Day 2 Transfer to Mahabalipuram (40 kms)
After breakfast visit to the following places will be scheduled- Fort St. George, San Thome Basilica, Ripon Building (Neoclassical architecture) and Parthasarthy Temple. In the evening travel to Mahabalipuram.
Day 3 Excursion in Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram
The day starts early and you will be taken for the visit to UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram. Overlooking the Bay of Bengal, the Shore Temple is a granite structure and is believed to have been built during the Pallava rule. Another renowned temple in Mahabalipuram is the Pancha Rathas Temple. The monolithic granite rock temples were built in the 7th century. Then proceed to Kanchipuram to visit Kanchi Kamakshi Temple, Ekambeshwarar Temple, Vaikuntha Perumal Temple, and also a visit to the silk weaving places might be scheduled and shop for the famous Kanchivaram Sarees.
Day 4 Transfer to Pondicherry to Thanjavur (230 kms)
After a good night’s sleep, you will travel to the next destination of the tour i.e. Thanjavur. On the way to Thanjavur, visit Pondicherry, now called Puducherry and also ‘The French Riviera of the East’. Visit the Auro Beach and the Auroville City which has many state of the art attractions and is a home to the international community in India. Continue drive to reach Thanjavur, where you will directly reach hotel to check in and unlax.
Day 5 Excursion in Thanjavur and Trichy (56 kms)
Thanjavur is also called the ‘Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu’. After breakfast visit the Brihadishwara Temple, the most celebrated temple in Thanjavur for its architecture and hundreds of lingam of Lord Shiva. Also visit the Palace and Saraswati Mahal Library where there are ancient paintings and manuscripts stored since centuries. Then drive to Trichy or Tiruchirappalli.
Day 6 Transfer to Madurai (142 kms)
After morning breakfast proceed for the visit to the Rock Fort Temple where there are some famous temples of Trichy located and also you can get panoramic views of the city, then visit the Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, Trichy. The Dravidian style temple is renowned for its architecture and the atmosphere. Then evening transfer to Madurai after a 3 to 4 hours drive from Trichy.
Day 7 Excursion in Madurai
Post breakfast transfer to Madurai. Madurai is an ancient city with several ancient temples such as the Shree Meenakshi Amman Temple. It is the second largest temple in India and is spread over 6 hectares of land. After this, visit the Thirupparankundram Murugan and the Koodal Azhagar Temple. The fabulous architecture and decorations of the temple are very attractive to watch.
Day 8 Departure from Chennai
Concluding the South India Delight Tour with great experiences of the beliefs and architecture of some Southern cities you will return to your hometown after boarding flight from Chennai airport where you will be transferred by us.
Note: The above itinerary is an implied one and can be changed or customized according to the desires of the clients.
Inclusions: The tour package includes-
- Parking and toll Charges.
- Complimentary drinks on arrival.
- Hotel and resort Accommodations.
- Transfer through air conditioned vehicles.
- 24x7 support to the clients.
- Well experienced chauffeurs for all kinds of conveyance.
- A trained representative throughout the tour.
Exclusions- The tour package excludes-
- Tips to the servicemen.
- Amount of entry tickets of monuments.
- Camera use charges.
- Personal expenses like drinks, laundry, etc.
- Any extra charges or taxes not mentioned above.