Exploring South India: A 5-Day Cultural Tour from Chennai to Madurai
Covered Destination :
Madurai
- Meenakshi Temple
- Koodal alagar temple
- Gandhi museum
- Tirumalai naiker mahal
- Tiruparangundram Murugan temple.
Rameshwaram
- Ramanathaswamy Temple
- Lakshmana Theertham
- Ramar Patham & Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
- KothandaRamar Temple & Dhanushkodi Island
- Dr. Abdul Kalam Memorial
Kanyakumari
- Devi temple
- Vevekananda rock memorial
- Tiruvalluvar statue
- Kanyakumari beach
Tiruchendur
- Tiruchendur Murugan temple
Aruppukotai
- Chokkanatha swamy temple
Tamilnadu is a dream holiday destination as it is known for it's traditional cultural heritage where various colorful & lively festivals have been done. Diversity with Esthetic Tamil Nadu Cultural tour which will exhibit the best of South India and takes you to the journey of vivid cultural, natural beauty and architectural splendor of South India.
Day 01 : Arrive Madurai
Upon arrival at Madurai, meet assistance by our executive, followed by transfer to hotel. Onward proceed for sightseeing tour of Madurai visiting – the famous “Meenakshi Amman Temple” dedicated to goddess Parvathi. Though it is famous by the name of goddess meenakshi, the temple is also dedicated to her consort lord Shiva as Sundareshwarar. Onward visit the beautiful Tirumalai Nayak palace – a 17th century marvel with beautiful architecture. In the evening visit to ‘Tiruparankundram’ a temple dedicated to the Lord Muruga and is famous as one of the six abodes of Lord Subramaniya. Post visit return to hotel of stay. Overnight at hotel in Madurai.
Day 02: Madurai - Rameshwaram
Checkout from hotel after early breakfast and drive to Rameshwaram. Famously known as the South Kashi Rameshwaram is a very popular pilgrim destination in India. It is one of the Char Dhams of India for Hindu devotees. On arrival check in to hotel and onward visit famous Ramanathaswamy temple. Overnight at hotel in Rameshwaram.
Day 03: Rameswaram – Kanyakumari
After early breakfast drive to so called the lands’ end – Kanyakumari (cape comorin). On reaching kanyakumari Check in to hotel and later for sightseeing visiting places of interest such as The Kumari Amman Temple – the shrine of Devi Kanya Kumari. Vivekananda Rock Memorial – stands on one of two rocks located about 500 meters off the mainland. Gandhi Mandapam – built on the spot where the urn containing the Mahatma Gandhi’s ashes was kept for public viewing before immersion. Thiruvalluvar Statue- (as it is under renovation you can have long distance view) – the famous poet who recited Thirukkural. Later free time and you can enjoy the spectacular sunset (subject to climatic conditions).Overnight at hotel in Kanyakumari.
Day 04 : Kanyakumari – Madurai departure via Tiruchendur
Check out from hotel after breakfast and we proceed to Thiruchendur. The temple here is dedicated to Lord Muruga (Subramanya) and is popular for its huge Gopuram. The temple also houses the idols of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Post visit proceed to another beautiful temple of “Arulmigu meenakshi chokkanatha swamy” located in Arruppukottai. Later you will be transfer to Madurai airport/Railway station for your onward journey. Tour Ends!!
Day 05 : Madurai Departure
The tour ends today with a departure transfer to Madurai Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey. Tour Ends!!