A religious believer in any culture may sometimes look beyond the shrine feel the call of some distant holy place renowned for miracles and the revivification of faith, and resolve to journey there. The goal of the journey, in the sacred site, whatever the culture, the general features of a pilgrim's journey are remarkably similar. A generalized account of one woman's pilgrimage may thus serve to illustrate the process. Typically, it is a journey to a shrine or other location of importance to a person's beliefs and faith, although sometimes it can be a metaphorical journey into someone's own beliefs. Breakfast Sightseeing Hotel Transport
Package Overview
A religious believer in any culture may sometimes look beyond the shrine feel the call of some distant holy place renowned for miracles and the revivification of faith, and resolve to journey there. The goal of the journey, in the sacred site, whatever the culture, the general features of a pilgrim's journey are remarkably similar. A generalized account of one woman's pilgrimage may thus serve to illustrate the process. Typically, it is a journey to a shrine or other location of importance to a person's beliefs and faith, although sometimes it can be a metaphorical journey into someone's own beliefs.
Why Choose This Tour
This package is designed as a complete route-based holiday, connecting important attractions at a comfortable pace. It is suitable for families, couples, heritage travellers, pilgrims and first-time South India visitors who want organised transfers, sightseeing coverage and a practical travel plan.
Destinations Covered
Chennai – Pondicherry – Thanjavur – Kumbakonam – Madurai – Trichy
Itinerary
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Day 1
Chennai – Tiruvidanthai(Approx 70km/1.5hr) – Pondicherry (Approx 150km/2.5hr)
On arrival at Airport, you will be met by our representative who gives you a warm welcome. Later proceed to visit Mudichur Shri Vidhyambika Temple and visit Tiruvidanthai Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple and proceed to Pondicherry and rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay is at Pondicherry. Chennai – Tiruvidanthai(Approx 70km/1.5hr) – Pondicherry (Approx 150km/2.5hr) On arrival at Airport, you will be met by our representative who gives you a warm welcome. Later proceed to visit Mudichur Shri Vidhyambika Temple and visit Tiruvidanthai Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple and proceed to Pondicherry and rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay is at Pondicherry.
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Day 2
Pondicherry – Tanjore (Approx200km/4hr) - Kumbakonam (Approx 50km/1hr)
After breakfast proceed to Tanjore and visit Nallur Kalyana Sundareswarar and then proceed to Sri Vanchulavalli Thaayaar, Nachiyar Temple, Tirumanancheri Temple. Overnight stay is at Kumbakonam. Pondicherry – Tanjore (Approx200km/4hr) - Kumbakonam (Approx 50km/1hr) After breakfast proceed to Tanjore and visit Nallur Kalyana Sundareswarar and then proceed to Sri Vanchulavalli Thaayaar, Nachiyar Temple, Tirumanancheri Temple. Overnight stay is at Kumbakonam.
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Day 3
Kumbakonam
After breakfast proceed to Tirucherai Sri Rinavimochana Lingeswarar, Tirukaruhavur Sri Garbharakshaambigai Temple, Uppilliyappan Temple in Tirunageeswaram. Overnight stay is at Kumbakonam. Kumbakonam After breakfast proceed to Tirucherai Sri Rinavimochana Lingeswarar, Tirukaruhavur Sri Garbharakshaambigai Temple, Uppilliyappan Temple in Tirunageeswaram. Overnight stay is at Kumbakonam.
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Day 4
Kumbakonam – Madurai (Approx 230km/4hr)
After breakfast proceed to Madurai which is the oldest existing city in the India and visit Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple and Tiruvedagam. Overnight stay is at Madurai. Kumbakonam – Madurai (Approx 230km/4hr) After breakfast proceed to Madurai which is the oldest existing city in the India and visit Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple and Tiruvedagam. Overnight stay is at Madurai.
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Day 5
Madurai – Trich y (Approx 170km/2.5hr)
After breakfast proceed to Trichy and visit SriRangam Temple and rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay is at Trichy. Madurai – Trich y (Approx 170km/2.5hr) After breakfast proceed to Trichy and visit SriRangam Temple and rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay is at Trichy.
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Day 6
Trichy – Chennai
After breakfast proceed to Chennai, enroute visit Samayapuram Mariamman Temple and Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Amman Temple and visit Marina Beach, Anna Memorial, M.G.R. Memorial and Mylapore Kabaleeswarar Temple. Overnight stay is at Chennai. Trichy – Chennai After breakfast proceed to Chennai, enroute visit Samayapuram Mariamman Temple and Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Amman Temple and visit Marina Beach, Anna Memorial, M.G.R. Memorial and Mylapore Kabaleeswarar Temple. Overnight stay is at Chennai.
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Day 7
Chennai
After breakfast, full day free for shopping and own independent activities Overnight stay is at Chennai .
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Day 8
Chennai: Drop
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport Leave our country carrying with you magical memories of our tour.