Bangalore To Madurai South India Temple Trail 9 days
- Private tour
- Solo friendly
- Family friendly
The private tour will begin in Bangalore and include Vellore, Kanchipuram, Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Darasuram, Thanjavur, Trichy, Chettinad, Madurai. You will visit all destinations by private car, which will remain with you from arrival in Bangalore till departure in Cochin. You will visit a few active, a few inactive, small to largest temple complexes in India, along with colonial settlements in Chennai & Pondicherry.
Day 1 Arrive Bangalore
On arrival at Bangalore airport, assistance & transfer to the hotel (hotel check-in/ out time 12 pm). Rest time is free to relax and for personal activities.
O/n at the hotel.
Day 2 Bangalore
Visit Lal Bagh Garden, Cubbon Park, The Bangalore Fort, Tipu's Summer Palace & The Bull Temple. Also, drive past Vidhana Soudha & the Secretariat.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 3 Bangalore - Vellore (220kms)
Drive to Vellore, check in at the hotel. Later visit Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple & Vellore Fort.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 4 Vellore - Chennai (145kms)
Drive to Chennai via visiting Kanchipuram, an ancient city famous as the city of a thousand temples. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Later visit Fort St. George, St Mary Church inside the fortress, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 5 Chennai - Pondicherry (160kms)
Drive to Pondicherry en route visit Mahabalipuram, Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Later visit Auroville & Pondicherry Museum. Drive past or walk through the French Quarters, which include the French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 6 Pondicherry - Thanjavur (180kms)
Drive to Thanjavur via visiting Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and The Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram. Arrive at Thanjavur, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 7 Thanjavur - Chettinad (140kms)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace Complex, built by the great Chola king in the 10th century. Later, drive to Chettinad via visiting Trichy Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Rock Fort Temple & Jambukeshwara temple. Arrive at Chettinad, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 8 Chettinad - Madurai (90kms)
Visit a few 19th-century mansions, whose wide courtyards and spacious rooms are embellished with marble and teak. Later, drive to Madurai, check in at the hotel.
O/n at the hotel. Meal plan: B.
Day 9 Madurai - Bangalore
Visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple. Later, as per the flight schedule, transfer to the airport to board the flight for Bangalore.
Meal plan: B.
What's included
* Please check prices for full list of inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions
- Assistance on arrival at the airport
- 8 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels
- 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
- 3 Star hotels used or similar for 8 nights accommodation DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- 4 Star hotels used or similar for 8 nights accommodation DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bangalore x 2 nights Fortune Select JP Cosmos/ Lemon Tree Premier Ulsoor Lake DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bangalore x 2 nights ITC Gardenia, a Luxury Collection/ ITC Windsor a Luxury Collection DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Bangalore x 2 nights Ramada/ The Rialto DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Chennai x 1 night ITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Chennai x 1 night Raj Park/ MGM East Woods DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Chennai x 1 night The Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Chettinad x 1 night Chidambara Vilas/ Chettinadu Mansion DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Chettinad x 1 night Visalam Cgh Earth DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Madurai x 1 night Astoria by Sparsa/ Madurai's Residency DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Madurai x 1 night GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Madurai x 1 night Heritage Madurai/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Pondicherry x 1 night Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Pondicherry x 1 night Palais De Mahe/ La Villa DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Pondicherry x 1 night Shenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Thanjore x 1 night Grand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Thanjore x 1 night Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Thanjore x 1 night Svatma DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Vellore x 1 night Hotel Khanna Fiesta/ POPPYS Anukula Residency DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
- Vellore x 1 night Regency Sameera Vellore by GRT Hotels/ Fortune Park DEPENDING ON PRICE SELECTED
Exclusions
- Madurai - Bangalore flight fare approx INR 5,500 per person in economy class
- 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: Bengaluru , Exploriada.IN.Karnataka, India
Pick-up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Bangalore Airport
Ends at: Bangalore Airport
Nearest airport: Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
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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