Active Large Temples Of South India 5 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
A five-day private tour will begin in Madurai, a gateway city with one of the largest active temple complexes in India. From here, proceed to Rameshwaram, a shore city with one of the most sacred sites of Hindu pilgrimage, hosting Jyotirlinga & one of the Four Dham. Then proceed to Thanjavur via visiting Chettinad, a region once occupied by wealthy merchants whose mansions are now left abandoned. Visit the Great Living Chola Temple in Thanjavur, then proceed to Trichy, home to another active large temple complex. You can fly out either from Trichy or from Madurai.
Day 1 Arrive Madurai
On arrival at Madurai airport, assistance & transfer to check in at the hotel. Later, visit Meenakshi Temple, one of the largest temple complexes in India, built between the 16th and 18th centuries. The Thirumalai Nayakar Palace was built in 1636 AD by King Thirumalai Nayak. Also visit Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple.
O/n at the hotel.
Day 2 Madurai - Rameshwaram (170kms)
Ramanathaswamy Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples with the world's longest corridor and immaculate carvings on pillars. Also visit Adams Bridge, the chain of reefs, sandbanks and islets that almost connects Sri Lanka with India.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3 Rameshwaram - Chettinad - Thanjavur (250kms)
Drive to Thanjavur via Chettinad, well known for its 19th-century mansions, whose wide courtyards and spacious rooms are embellished with marble and teak. They were built by men who once traded in everything from salt to gems. Continue driving to Thanjavur, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4 Thanjavur - Trichy (60kms)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Fort, built by the great Chola king in the 10th century. The Thanjavur Palace & Museum is a vast building of masonry built by the Nayakas around 1550 and partly by the Marathas. Later, drive to Trich,y check in at the hotel. Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, the largest functional temple in the world. The Rock Fort, 83m high only outcrop in the flat land. The Rock Fort Hillock is said to be the oldest rock in the world, even older than the Himalayan Mountains, 230 crore years old.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5 Trichy - Departure
As per the flight schedule, transfer to the airport to board the flight for the onward destination (Trichy or Madurai).
Meal plan: B.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- 4 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels
- Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
- Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per the program
- English-speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the car
- Government taxes
Exclusions
- Any flight tickets
- Camera charges at monuments
- Meals other than those mentioned in the day plan
- Expenses of a personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc
- Gratuities & optional activities
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Details
Available in
English
(Other than English guide subject to availability at additional cost)
Available for
Infants, Children, Students, Adults, Seniors
Departure & Return
Start city: Madurai , Exploriada.IN.Tamil Nadu, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Madurai Airport
Ends at: Trichy Airport
Nearest airport: Madurai Airport (IXM)
Eco Features:
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Education & exploration
Education & exploration
The product is educational rather than entertainment focused - it respects and gives insight into local traditions and/or environment - Licensed tour guide
Cancellation policy
0% cancellation fee - 31 days or more before the travel date
50% cancellation fee - between 16-30 days before the travel date
75% cancellation fee - between 7-15 days before the travel date
90% cancellation fee - between 4-6 days before the travel date
100% cancellation fee - between 0-3 days before the travel date
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