!! Luxury South India Tours !!

Duration : 11 Nights / 12 Days
Destinations : Chennai - Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram - Tiruvannamalai - Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Trivandrum

Day 01: Chennai
Arrive Chennai - the gateway to southern India, established in 1639 by the East India Company, is the capital city of Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the oldest cities in the country. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will receive you from Chennai Airport and then transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. After lunch, proceed for half day sightseeing tour, visiting Gandhi Memorial, Kala Kshetra, Mylapore temple and Marine beach. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 02 : Chennai – Tirupati – Chennai
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. Later drive to Tirupati - a famous Hindu pilgrimage city in Andhra Pradesh. Visit the famous ancient temple of Lord Venkateswara (Lord of seven hills or Balaji, as he is affectionately known) on the top of the 860mts high Tirumala hills. In the evening return to Chennai. Check-in at the hotel and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 03 : Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. Later drive to Kanchipuram and see famous temples which are architecturally beautiful. Later drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. See the Shore Temple, Rock Cut Temples and relax at beach. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 04 : Mahabalipuram – Tiruvannamalai – Pondicherry
After breakfast drive to Tiruvannamalai - a pilgrim centre with an ancient temple of Lord Shiva. After lunch at local restaurant, drive to, which carries a strong whiff of the French presence in India. Reach Pondicherry. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 05 : Pondicherry
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Pondicherry visiting Aurobindo Ashram, the city of dawn, which is 10kms north of Pondicherry. Also visit Auroville - a unique experiment in international living and in creating a new environment where men and women of all nationalities live together in harmony. Return to hotel on time for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 06 : Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Tanjore
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Chidambaram also called as Thillai. Visit here famous Nataraja temple with the root of the sanctum-sanctorum covered with golden plates is located in the centre of the town covering an area of 40 acres. Continue drive to Tanjore. Reach and check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 07 : Tanjore – Trichy
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. After breakfast leave for Trichy, short name of Trichurapalli, situated on the banks of Kaveri River is a blend of history and tradition as well as pilgrim centre. It is famous for Ranganath temple at Srirangam. Reach and Check-in at hotel. Freshen up and relax. After lunch enjoy city tour visiting Rock fort and temples. Also visit Srirangam and Jambukeshwar Temple. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 08 : Trichy – Madurai
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Madurai. Madurai is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu and famous for Meenakshi Amman Temple. Reach Madurai. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. After lunch enjoy Madurai city tour visiting - Meenakshi temple, King Tirumala's Palace, Great tank and Gandhi museum. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 09 : Madurai – Rameshwaram – Madurai
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. Later take full day excursion to Rameshwaram. Rameshwaram is one of the holiest towns of India. Visit the temple and relax at beach. Return to Madurai and check-in at the hotel and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 10 : Madurai – Trivandrum
After hearty breakfast at the hotel drive to Trivandrum. Trivandrum is the capital city of Indian state of Kerala and popularly known as the Evergreen City of India. Reach Trivandrum. On arrival, South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 11 : Trivandrum – Kanyakumari – Trivandrum
Take delicious breakfast served at the hotel. Later drive to Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is a famous beach town and Hindu pilgrimage centre. It is located in the southern most tip of India in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for Kanyakumari temples and spectacular views of both sunrise and sunset. See the Kanyakumari Temple and Vivekananda Rock Memorial. In the evening see the spectacular view of sunset. Return to Trivandrum on time and check-in at the hotel. Freshen up and relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 12 : Trivandrum – Departure
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. On time South India Travel Tourism representative will transfer you to Trivandrum International Airport. Take flight back to your home / onward destination with sweet memories of travel and tourism in South India.