Kerala temple tours are an attempt to explore some of the most revered temples in Kerala. Kerala, "God's Own Country", is a land of many popular temples where devotees come in large numbers all round the year to pay their honor and homage to the deities. Kerala temple tour is a sacred journey to some of the most significant and famous temples of Kerala. This mesmerizing state has a fairly rich heritage where temples of several gods and goddesses dot the landscape of the land.
Fairly rich in mythological heritage, these are temples of several gods and goddesses. All these temples are not only significant from their religious importance but are also great architectural set ups. Some are huge and richly decorated while others are small with simple decor, but invariably all speak volumes about the highly religious temperament of the people.
1. Traditional meet and greet service by garland
2. Chennai, the gracious capital city of Tamil Nadu
3. Visit some temples like Kailasanatha Temple, Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Varatharaja Temple and Ekambareswara Temple
4. Visit temples of Mahabalipuram
5. Visit temples of Pondicherry
6. Temples of Chidambaram
7. Velankanni is the most pilgrimage centre for catholic Christians of Tamil Nadu
8. Trichy, famous pilgrim centres of tamil nadu, which has been dotted with several beautiful temples, sacred monuments for the its visitors.
9. Visit temples of Tanjore and Madurai
10. Rameshwaram, the place from where Lord Rama had built a bridge across the sea to rescue his consort Sita.
11. Kanyakumari has a beautiful natural surroundings & also some interesting places that can captivate its visitors
12. Trivendrum, also known as Thiruvananthapuram, is the capital city of kerala. It is a gorgeous sea side city, which is built on seven hills.
Day
Activity
Place
1.
You are met at the airport and drove straight to the chosen hotel, where we have done a pre check for you. After lunch, move out for visiting grand temples of Chennai.
Chennai
2.
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Kanchipuram. Visit the famous temples here.
Later in the evening straight drive to Mahabalipuram.
Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
3.
Spend the whole day in Mahabalipuram sightseeing
Mahabalipuram
4.
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Pondicherry. In the afternoon visit Aaashrams and temples.
Pondicherry
5.
Early morning, drive to Chidambaram. In the afternoon explore the famous temples here.
Chidambaram
6.
Early morning, check out from hotel & drive to Velankanni famous for the churches. In the evening viist the church to receive St Mary’s blessings.
Velankanni
7.
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Trichy offerning spectacular temples. Viist the famous temples of Trichy
Trichy
8.
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Madurai en-route visiting Tanjore. Viist the famous temples of Tanjore and Madurai
Madurai
9.
Drive to Rameshwaram, the place from where Lord Rama had built a bridge across the sea to rescue his consort Sita. Visit the temples.
Rameshwaram
10.
Drive to Kanyakumari, famous for beautiful natural surroundings and the beautifully carved temples. Visit the temples
Kanyakumari
11.
Drive to Trivendaram. Visit the beautiful temples.
Trivendrum
12.
After breakfast check out from hotel & transfer to Trivendrum Airport to connect flight for your onward destination.
Onward Destination
Kerala temple tours are an attempt to explore some of the most revered temples in Kerala. Kerala, "God's Own Country", is a land of many popular temples where devotees come in large numbers all round the year to pay their honor and homage to the deities. Kerala temple tour is a sacred journey to some of the most significant and famous temples of Kerala. This mesmerizing state has a fairly rich heritage where temples of several gods and goddesses dot the landscape of the land.
CHENNAI ARRIVAL
DAY 01
On arrival at Chennai Airport , you will be warmly met & transferred to hotel. Chennai, the gracious capital city of Tamil Nadu is the fourth largest metropolis in India.
Later in the afternoon, you will move out for sightseeing of Chennai. Visit some of the famous temples like Kapaleeswarar, Marundeeswara temple and the Parthasarthy temple. Also visit places like Fort Museum, Santhome Church and National Art Gallery. Return back to hotel and take rest for the night.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
CHENNAI – KANCHIPURAM – MAHABALIPURAM
DAY 02
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Kanchipuram. Visit some temples like Kailasanatha Temple, Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Varatharaja Temple and Ekambareswara Temple. Later in the evening straight drive to Mahabalipuram.
On arrival in Mahabalipuram , check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
MAHABALIPURAM
DAY 03
Aftter breakfast spend the whole day at Mahabalipuram sightseeing - see the Arjuna's Penance, Five Rathas, Shore Temple, Tiger Cave and Krishna's Butter Ball. Overnight at hotel.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
MAHABALIPURAM – PONDICHERRY
DAY 04
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Pondicherry.
On arrival in Pondicherry, check in at hotel. Later in the afternoon, we will move out for sightseeing of Pondicherry.
Today we visit Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville and temples like Varadraja temple, Manakula Vinayagar temple, Sri Vedapureeswarar temple, Kamatchiammalle temple and Varadarajaperumal temple and the Gokilambal Thirukameswarar temple. Overnight at hotel.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
PONDICHERRY – CHIDAMBARAM
DAY 05
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Chidambaram.
On arrival in Chidambaram, you will check in at hotel. Later move out for sightseeing of Chidambaram.
Today we visit various temples like Shiva temple famous for its Nataraja statue. Also visit the Sarangapani Temple, Kumbeswarar Temple, Brahma Temple, Nageswarar Temple and Swamimalai Temple. Overnight at hotel.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
CHIDAMBARAM – VELANKANNI
DAY 06
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Velankanni. Velankanni is the most pilgrimage centre for catholic Christians of tamil nadu & also one of the most visited pilgrim centers in India.
On arrival in Velankanni, check in at hotel. Later in the afternoon proceed for a city tour of velankanni. Visit the renowned basilica ‘Our Lady of Health’ & receive Virgin Mary’s blessings. Overnight at hotel.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
VELANKANNI – TRICHY
DAY 07
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Trichy, famous pilgrim centres of tamil nadu, which has been dotted with several beautiful temples, sacred monuments for the its visitors. This beautiful temple city offers some different temples & architectural looks for its visitors.
On arrival in Trichy check in at hotel. Later in the afternoon proceed for sightseeings of Trichy. Today we visit Rock Fort temple, Ranganathaswamy temple, Sri Rangam temple, Thiruvanaikkal temple, Gangaikondam Cholapuram temple, St. John’s church, Mukkombu, Ganapati temple and Shiva temple.Overnight at hotel.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
TRICHY – MADURAI ENROUTE VISIT TANJORE
DAY 08
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Madurai en-route visiting Tanjore. At Tanjore, the beautiful Chola Temple of Brihadeshwara is capped by a monolithic cupola made of a single granite block weighing 80 tons which was taken to the top with the help of a 6 km long ramp, an old technique used by the Egyptians for building pyramids. Its bronzes and handicrafts make Tanjore one of the highlights of a visit to South India.
Later continue drive on Madurai. On arrival in Madurai , check in at hotel. Later in the afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Madurai. Today we visit Meenakshi temple, Thirumalai nayaka palace, Mariamman theppulam temple, Koodaalagar temple, Anglian cathedral, Vaigai dam, Suruli waterfalls, Gandhi museum etc.Overnight at hotel.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
MADURAI – RAMESHWARAM
DAY 09
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Rameshwaram, the place from where Lord Rama had built a bridge across the sea to rescue his consort Sita.
On arrival in Rameshwaram ,check in at hotel. Later in afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Rameshwaram. Today we visit Ramanathaswamy temple, Kothandaramswamy temple, Dhanuskodi, Gandhamandhana parvatham, Kurusada islands, Vettangudi bird sanctuary, Sokkattan mandapa temple.Overnight at hotel.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
RAMESHWARAM – KANYAKUMARI
DAY 10
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Kanyakumari.
Kanyakumari has a beautiful natural surroundings & also some interesting places that can captivate its visitors. On arrival in Kanyakumari , check in at hotel. Later in afternoon proceed for sightseeing. Today we visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Gandhi Mandapam and the Kanyakumari Temple and the Suchindram Temple. In the evening go on a walk of virgin beaches. Overnight at hotel.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
KANYAKUMARI – TRIVENDRUM
DAY 11
After breakfast check out from hotel & drive to Trivendrum. Trivendrum is also known as Thiruvananthapuram, is the capital city of kerala. It is a gorgeous sea side city, which is built on seven hills.
On arrival in Trivendrum, check in at hotel. Later in the afternoon proceed for sightseeing. Today we visit Sri Ananthapadmanabhaswamy temple, Napier Museum, Sri Chitralaya Art Gallery, National History Museum, Kanakakunnu Palace, Kuthiramallika Palace, Veli lake, Zoological Garden, CVN Kalavari Sangham (Martial Arts), Mahathma Gandhi road.Overnight at hotel.
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
TRIVENDRUM DEPARTURE
DAY 12
At appropriate time transfer to Trivendrum Airport to connect flight for your onward destination.Our tour concludes!!
MEALS PROVIDED : BREAKFAST
What’s included?
The services of Rajasthan Tour Packages include:
1. Sight-seeing at the mentioned sites.
2. Accommodation including breakfast & taxes,
3. All airport and hotel transfers
4. Private air-conditioned car with driver throughout your trip
5. Expert English/Spanish/Vernacular-speaking local tour leader throughout the tour, and local guides at some sites.
6. 24 hour point of contact.
7. One bottle of mineral water daily.
8. Current government, hotel, road, toll and interstate taxes.
Transport
• On foot
• Private air car
Accommodation
• 1 night in Chennai
• 2 nights Mahabalipuram
• 1 night Pondicherry
• 1 night Chidambaram
• 1 night Velankinni
• 1 night Trichy
• 1 night Madurai
• 1 night Rameshwaram
• 1 night Kanyakumari
• 1 night Trivendaram
Meals
• 12 breakfasts
What is Not Included?
1) Monument fees, (Supplement is given separately)
2) International flights, or train fares
3) Visas, insurance,
4) Other meals including all lunches and dinners, other than specified
5) Excess baggage charges, tips, items of a personal nature and camera fees (some places that we visit charge additional fees if you are entering with a camera or camcorder - your guide will advise on these and they can be paid for locally).
6) Government service tax: 2.58% on invoice
Price information :
Value for money
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