Overview
1N Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – 2N Pondicherry – Chidambaram – 1N Trichy – 2N Kodaikanal – 1N Madurai – 1N Rameswaram – 2N Kanyakumari
Route: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Trichy – Kodaikanal – Madurai – Rameswaram – Kanyakumari – Trivandrum
Duration: 10 Nights – 11 Days
Hotel Category: As Per Package
Meal Plan: CPAI (Breakfast & Dinner)
T&C* Applicable
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Chennai Airport - Kanchipuram(1 Nights) (75Kms, Approx. 2hrs.)
On arrival at Chennai Airport/ railway station, you will meet our representative and proceed to Kanchipuram. On arrival at Kanchipuram and check in to the hotel. Kanchipuram, also known as Kanchi, Considered a holy pilgrimage site by Hindus, it is home to many temples. Later we visit The 8th-century Kailasanathar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. After taking blessings back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Kanchipuram.
Day 2 :
Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (2 Nights) (170Kms, Approx. 4hrs.)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Pondicherry. En-route visit Mahabalipuram, the Shore Temple, Panch Rath, Varah Caves, Arjuna's Penance, and Krishna's Butter Ball. Later proceed to Pondicherry and check in to the hotel. In the evening you can visit the French colony, a heritage area of Pondicherry, you can walk out to explore the surroundings, interact with locals, visit local markets, enjoy sunset views at the promenade in the evening or stay back in the hotel to take pleasure in its modern amenities. Overnight stay at Pondicheery.
Breakfast
Day 3 :
Pondicherry Local Sightseeing
Morning After Breakfast Proceeds To visit Pondicherry's main sights Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Botanical Garden, the Sacred Heart Church, and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Later proceed to Auroville Commune(15Km from Pondicherry) which is also known as maitrimandir. Later back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Pondicherry.
Breakfast
Day 4 :
Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Pichavaram - Trichy (1 Night) (240Kms, Approx. 5 hrs.)
Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Trichy. En-route visit, Chidambaram & Pichavaram famous for Thillai Nataraja Temple also referred to as the Chidambaram Nataraja temple, is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Nataraja, form of Shiva as the Lord of dance. After that continue to Pichavaram, a village in Cuddalore District near Chidambaram famous for its Mangrove forest. Here you can take a boat ride through a dense forest of Mangroves and experience rare species of bird watching. Later continue your journey towards Trichy. On arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Trichy.
Breakfast
Day 5 :
Trichy - Kodaikanal (2 Nights) (200Kms, Approx. 4 hrs.)
Today after breakfast we will check out from Hotel and first we visit Srirangam Island, which is known for the sacred Hindu sites famous for Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, with intricately carved gopurams (towering gateways), and Jambukeswarar-Akilandeswari Temple, dedicated to the god Shiva. Later drive to Kodaikanal, also known as the princes of Hill Stations. This place never fails to mesmerize visitors with its cool and misty weather, breathtaking views of the hills, and the wooded dense forest. Also, it’s listed as a popular romantic destination for newlyweds. On arrival check in to the hotel, and we will rest for the day. Overnight stay at Kodaikanal.
Breakfast
Day 6 :
Kodaikanal Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit Coaker’s walk – this place is a hotspot for activities like cycling, photography and nature walks, then we visit Green valley view – which offers a gorgeous view surrounded by a lot of monkeys, followed by Kodai Lake which is a man-made star shape lake – where you can enjoy Boating(on your own). We also visit Pillar’s Rocks, Silent Valley View, and Silver cascade falls. Evening back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Kodaikanal.
Breakfast
Day 7 :
Kodaikanal - Madurai (1 Night) (120 km, Approx. 3 hrs.)
After breakfast, proceed to Madurai. On arrival check in to the hotel and rest, visit Meenakshi Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Palace, etc. Back to the hotel and rest for the day. Overnight stay at Madurai.
Breakfast
Day 8 :
Madurai - Rameshwaram(1 Night) (170 km, Approx. 3 hrs.)
Today after breakfast we will check out from Hotel and Drive to Rameswaram, The town along with the Ramanathaswamy temple is one of the holiest Hindu Char Dham. On the way to Rameswaram, you can see India’s most iconic Pamban Bridge. On arrival check in to the hotel. After some rest proceed to visit Dhanushkodi, Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple, Bibhishan Temple, and House of Kalam. In the evening back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Rameswaram.
Breakfast
Day 9 :
Rameswaram - Kanyakumari (2 Nights) (300 km, Approx. 5 hrs.)
Today early morning we visit Ramanathswamy Temple – is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva and built by King Muthuramalinga Sethupathiy. It has 22 theerthams where one can take a bath to get rid of the sins. After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Kanyakumari. On arrival at Kanyakumari check in to the hotel. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight stay at Kanyakumari.
Breakfast
Day 10 :
Kanyakumari Local Sightseeing
After having breakfast proceed to a full day of sightseeing of Kanyakumari including Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari beach, Kanyakumari Temple, Triveni Sangam, and Gandhi Mandapam. In the evening enjoy the sunset at Kanyakumari beach. Later drive back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the Kanyakumari.
Breakfast
Day 11 :
Kanyakumari - Departure To Hometown
After breakfast, Checks Out From The Hotel And Proceed to Trivandrum Airport/ Pondicherry Railway Station for your onward journey.
See you soon on another memorable tour with Smitdeep Holidays!
Breakfast
Inclusions
- 01 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Kanchipuram as per package.
- 02 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Pondicherry as per package.
- 01 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Trichy as per package.
- 02 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Kodaikanal as per package.
- 01 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Madurai as per package.
- 01 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Rameswaram as per package.
- 02 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Kanyakumari as per package.
- Meals – Breakfast as mentioned in the itinerary (set menu by the hotel).
- Transfers & Sightseeing by comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
- 1-3 guests based on Etios/Dzire and 4-6 guests based on Innova/Xylo for transfers and sightseeing, (Please note that AC will be switched off while traveling in a hilly area).
- All Toll, Parking Fee, Driver Bata & Fuel Cost.
- Hotel taxes as applicable as of today.
Exclusions
- Airfare/ Railway Fare.
- All entry fees for monuments, safaris, dzong, Palaces & Parks or cultural shows.
- Any services or activities like Rafting, Paragliding, Jeep Safari, Cruise Safari, Jungle Safari, Snow Activities charges.
- Porterage (Coolie charges), laundry, telephone, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), items of personal nature, food and drink which is not part of the set menu.
- Any extra expense such as upgradation in Hotel room category, Airline Change, Route Change, Date change, etc. incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced Majeure circumstances during the tour.
- Heater Charges and Guide charges of sightseeing’s mentioned in the itinerary.
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the tour price inclusions column.
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any personal emergency.
- Any extra cost incurred in case of natural calamities, political agitation
- All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants.
