Temple and Beaches Tour

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Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days.
Destinations: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Velankanni - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Kochi.

Day 01: Arrival in Chennai
Arrive in Chennai. IndiaTravelTours.Net representative receives you at Airport or Railway Station with warm welcome. Check into your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Later, visit to the world famous Marina Beach of Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, South India. The Marina Beach is very famous for its shops and food stalls. Memorials, Statues, Jogger’s Track, Lovers’ Point, Aquarium, etc are added attractions of Marina Beach. Bathing or swimming at Marina Beach is prohibited and illegal because the sea here is rough and waves are strong. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 02: Chennai
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, embark on sightseeing tour of various temples of Chennai. Major temple attractions in the city are Kapaleeshwar temple, Marundeeswarar Temple and the Parthasarthy Temple. Also visit the attractions of Chennai like Santhome Church, National Art Gallery, Fort Museum, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 03: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Kanchipuram - the Golden City of Thousands of Temples. Famous temples of Kanchipuram are Kailashnath Temple, Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Varatharaja Temple and Ekambareswara Temple. In the evening, drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival at Mahabalipuram check into your pre-booked hotel by IndiaTravelTours.Net. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 04: Mahabalipuram
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed to tour of Mahabalipuram. Mahabalipuram is a famous beach and historical site in South India. Mahabalipuram Group of Monuments is listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the world famous Shore Temple. Feel yourself going back in time as you explore the glorious temple. In the evening relax at Mahabalipuram Beach and enjoy some shopping. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 05: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Pondicherry. On arrival, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to the hotel. Later proceed to sightseeing tour of Pondicherry visiting Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville Yoga & Meditation Centre, Varadraja Temple, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Sri Vedapureeswarar Temple, Kamatchiammalle Temple, Varadrajaperumal Temple and Gokilambal Thirukameswarar Temple. In the evening relax at Pondicherry Beaches. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 06: Pondicherry - Chidambaram
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Chidambaram. On arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. Later visit the famous attractions of Chidambaram like Shiva Temple (with Nataraja Statue), Sarangapani Temple, Kumbeswarar Temple, Brahma Temple, Nageswarar Temple and Swamimalai Temple. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel at Chidambaram.

Day 07: Chidambaram - Velankanni
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Velankanni where you will visit famous Arokkiya Madha Church. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Velankanni.

Day 08: Chidambaram - Tanjore - Trichy
After hearty breakfast at the hotel proceed toward Tanjore. At Tanjore visit the famous attractions like Brihadeshwara temple, Nandi (Bull) Temple and the Royal Palace complex. Later in the afternoon, arrive in Trichy. Visit the Trichy attractions like Lord Robert Clive's house, Srirangam Temple, Rock-Fort Temple and Ganapati Temple. Dinner and overnight stay will be at hotel at Trichy.

Day 09: Trichy - Madurai
Arrive in Madurai and check into your hotel pre-booked by India Travel Tours.Net. Later visit the world famous Meenakshi Temple - one of Seven Wonders of India, also nominated as one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World. Also visit the Thirumalai Nayak's Palace and Gandhi Museum. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 10: Madurai - Rameshwaram
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Rameshwaram. Rameshwaram is a holy place in the state of Tamil Nadu with calm and serene beach. The swallow waters of beaches make it ideal for bathing and swimming. On arrival Rameshwaram, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to the hotel booked. Later visit the world famous Rameshwaram Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva that sees the large gathering of devotees each day. Other attractions are Ramanatha Swamy Temple, Ramjharoka Temple and Kothandaramaswamy Temple. You can also enjoy swimming or bathing at Rameshwaram Beach. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 11: Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kanyakumari a famous beach and pilgrimage destination of South India. It is the world famous beach destinations where three mighty seas meet together - Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. On arrival in Kanyakumari, IndiaTravelTours.Net representative transfers you to the hotel. Later visit the attractions of Kanyakumari like Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Gandhi Mandapam and Kanyakumari Temple and Suchidram Temple. Spend the evening walking along the virgin beaches and soaking up the serene atmosphere. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 12: Kanyakumari - Kovalam
Take your sumptuous breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Kovalam and check into your beach resort. Relax at the beaches. Enjoy sunbathing and swimming. Take a stroll on the pristine beaches of Kovalam. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the beach resort.

Day 13: Kovalam
Have a very hearty breakfast at the resort. Enjoy day at leisure to rejuvenate your mind and body with various Ayurvedic messages and therapies. Enjoy scenic surroundings created by groves of dense coconut trees. Watch Sunset Views over the sea. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.

Day 14: Kovalam - Trivandrum
After hearty breakfast drive to Trivandrum. On arrival, check into your hotel pre-booked by India Travel Tours.Net. Visit the attractions like Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Aruvipuram Siva Temple Janardhan Swamy Temple Sree Parasurama Temple, Sree Kanteswaram Temple and Ganapati Temple. Also visit Napier Museum and Chitra Art Gallery. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 15: Trivandrum - Departure
IndiaTravelTours.Net ensures you for punctual transfer to the Trivandrum Airport to board flight for your home/onward destination.

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