Customizable Tour Package

Trip to South India Temples

13 Nights / 14 Days

Tamil Nadu

South

Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Madurai - Chennai

Pilgrimage ToursTemple Tours

Tour Includes

Hotels

3 Star Deluxe AC Hotel Rooms on Twin Sharing Basis

Meals

Pure Vegetarian Indian meals for Breakfast & Dinner.

Transport

All Transfers mainly by 2 X 2 AC Cars & Coaches wherever necessary

Sightseeing

Guided Tour at Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary

Flight/Train Tickets

Tickets Available at additional Cost

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Route & Stays

Route

Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Madurai - Chennai

Tour Price Starts From

₹34,100/-

+5% GST

Per Person
Budget Package

₹51,200/-

+5% GST

Per Person
Deluxe Package

Prices may vary according to customization of Hotels and Vehicle and the size of the Group. Air / Train Tickets Confirmation Depends upon Availability at the time of booking

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Tour Package Overview

The southern region of India boasts of being home to some extremely beautiful ancient temples of the country. If you want to visit these temples, South India Temple Tour, a package of 13 nights and 14 days is a perfect one for you.

During the tour, you visit some of the very well-known temples of the Hindu sect at various destinations like Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Chennai, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai and Rameshwaram.

Tour Highlights

Visit the Sri Parthasarathy Temple and Kapaleeswarar Temple in Chennai
Darshan at the Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram
Guided tours to the Rai Niwas and Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Pondicherry
Darshan at the Chidambaram temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva), en-route Thanjavur
Visit the Brihadeeswarar Temple ? a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thanjavur
Guided tour to the Rock Fort Temple Complex, an important landmark in Trichy
Darshan at the well-known temple of Madurai-Meenakshi Amman Temple
Visit to the Rameshwaram temple in Rameshwaram

Day 01:

Arrive in Chennai

Once you reach Chennai, meet Bharatatva representative who helps with an assisted transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure- interact with the locals, visit the famous markets, explore the surroundings on foot, taste the lip-smacking dishes of South Indian cuisine. Stay overnight.

Day 02:

Chennai

Day 2 is for Chennai sightseeing tour that �includes Kalakshetra - a school of traditional art and music, Fort St. George - previously a fort which is now the Secretariat and Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu, St. Mary's Church - the oldest Anglican Church in the country.

Day 03:

Chennai ? Kanchipuram- Mahabalipuram

Today, begin driving to Mahabalipuram. On the way, stop at Kanchipuram, housing one of the most well-known temples of the southern part of India.

Day 04:

Mahabalipuram

Day 4 is for sightseeing in Mahabalipuram, where the Pallava rulers erected several beautiful monuments and temples. The first visit of the day is Krishna Mandapam- the largest and the oldest Hindu rock-cut temple in Mahabalipuram. Later, visit the Shore Temple Complex that comprises of one large and two small temples.

Day 05:

Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry

On the 5th day of the tour, begin driving towards Pondicherry. Complete the check-in formalities at your hotel.

Day 06:

Pondicherry

Today, take a city tour covering the Rai Niwas, the former official residence of the French Governor Dupleix where now the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry resides.

Day 07:

Pondicherry - Thanjavur

After breakfast, begin driving to Tanjore. En-route, visit the Chidambaram temple, a�Hindu temple dedicated to Thillai Nataraja - Shiva, The Lord of Dance. Also known as Thillai Natarajah Temple, it was erected between the 12th and the 13th centuries.

Day 08:

Thanjavur - Trichy

Today, drive to Trichy. On reaching, check-in your pre-booked hotel. This place is a perfect example of an amalgamation of past and present cultural sensibilities.

Day 09:

Trichy

Day 9, after breakfast is for a tour of Trichy: Visit Srirangam, an island that houses the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple- dedicated to Ranganatha, a reclining form of Lord Vishnu.

Day 10:

Trichy - Madurai

After breakfast on day 10, begin driving towards Madurai, also known as the Athens of the East. On reaching Madurai, complete the check-in formalities at your hotel.

Day 11:

Madurai

On the 11th day of the tour, enjoy sightseeing in Madurai. Visit the Meenakshi-Sundareswara Temple, also known as Meenakshi Amman Temple- dedicated to Goddess Parvati and her consort Lord Shiva. The temple complex consists of 14 gopurams ranging from 45 to 50 meters in height.

Day 12:

Madurai - Rameshwaram - Madurai

Day 12 is booked for a day trip to Rameshwaram, to visit its main temple for Darshan. The Rameshwaram temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, was constructed during the 17th century.

Day 13:

Madurai - Chennai for Departure

In the morning, get transferred to the railway station to board a train to Chennai. On arrival, you are transferred to the airport for your onward travels. Return home with wonderful memories of Southern India.

Day 14:

Departure from Chennai

Today, you are transferred to the airport to catch the flight for your onward journey.

Tour Inclusions

Travel by comfortable A/C or non A/C small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size
Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin/triple/Single sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary (entrance and guide charges not included)
Tour Manager Services (On call) from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
1 Lt. Water Bottle per person per day
Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age

Tour Exclusions

GST 5% (Government Tax) on total package price
Any up gradation in airline class or hotel room category
Any items of personal nature like tips to guides, drivers, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), and food and drink which is not part of set group men
Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident , hospitalization or any personal emergency
Any optional tours, excursions, supplement costs, services and activities not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions
Airfare /Railway Fare
Any other meals than those mentioned above.Rates are not valid on Long weekends, national holidays, Diwali, Christmas, New Year
Entrance fees and Guide charges of sight seeings mentioned in the itinerary are not included

Need To Know

Weather

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Transport

A/C Vehicle Type - depends upon group size.

Documents Required for Travel

ADULT: Voters ID / Passport / Aadhar Card / Driving Licence
CHILD : Passport / Aadhar Card / School ID
INFANT: Aadhar Card/ Birth certificate
ID card, ID card type and ID card number is mandatory at time of booking, kindly carry the same ID card on tour.
For NRI and Foreign National Guests alongwith Passport, Valid Indian Visa/ OCI Card/ PIO Card is mandatory.
Carry one passport size photo.

Remarks

All meals are provided by Bharatatva in case the flight reaches the stipulated destination early morning or leaves destination late in the evening.
The tour price varies for NRI’s or foreign nationals, for more details kindly contact your travel advisor
NRIs and Foreign nationals please ensure proper identity is conveyed to booking executive at the time of booking and all details along with passport copies are handed over to the booking executive.
Standard Check-in and check-out time of hotels in India is generally 1.30 PM and 10 AM respectively.

Advanced Preparation

As everyone is becoming a frequent traveller now, we suggest that you make your own travel accessories kit to ensure a stress free holiday.
Always make sure to carry less and light luggage, use a four wheel small or medium suitcase and please make sure that you are carrying only one suitcase per person. This will ensure that you will travel smartly and without any inconveniences.
It is also recommended that you have one cross shoulder bag or haversack for your handy needs which will ensure that you are comfortable at the time of sightseeing and also easy for photography during your tour.
A smart cap/hat and sunglasses are definitely something that you should have in your kit.
Though Bharatatva provides all three meals, that is breakfast, dinner and Bharatatva treats as per the itinerary, you can carry dry snacks of your choice in small sealed packets for munching during air travel or road journeys.
If you are travelling during the monsoon or to destinations where it is rainy, please carry a small umbrella or poncho.
For international tours, please carry a universal adapter for charging your cameras and mobile phones.
Ensure that your clothing and footwear is suitable for the destination you are travelling to.

Payments & Cancellation Terms

Guests will be needed to pay an advance booking amount of Rs.10,000/- per person to raise invoice and Air/ Train Ticket Blocking/Booking.
Anu Discount/ offer Coupon Codes are to be informed before Raising the invoice.
50% Advance at the Time of booking after receiving Invoice and rest 15 Days prior to tour start date.
Any Air/ Train Bookings to be made should be paid 100% in advance
In case of offers applied with more than 40% Discount then 100% in Advance.
0% Cancellation for any land package bookings 45 Days before departure.
30% Cancellation for any land package bookings 15 Days before departure.
100% Cancellation for any land package bookings 7 Days before departure.
Cancellation of Air/ Train Tickets subject to cancellation policy of respective train/ flight operator.
Guest can pay by Cash /Online Transfer/ Cheque/ Demand Draft / Debit card / credit card.
For Debit / Credit Card payments 1.8% additional convenience charge will be applicable
All Payments to be made via Official Payment link or Bank details provided on Invoice.

Important Notes

Please confirm current Tour price, availability & Offers before booking the tour.
At the time of booking Invoice and Detailed Itinerary will be shared along with Inclusions and Exclusions.
All Flight/Train Tickets with confirmations will be shared 15 Days before departure.
Hotel Vouchers and Accommodation details will be shared 15 Days before Tour Start Date after Complete Payment.
Tour Manager Contact Details will be shared 7 Days Before Tour start Date.
Tour Manager will arrange a Video Call/ Meet 5 Days before Tour start date.
For any Customizations or additional requests are to be made at the time of booking. Bharatatva will try its best to accommodate your requests.

Tour Package Pricing Chart

Quote Date:

01/01/2023

No of People

Per Person

Budget

Deluxe

Premium

Couple

₹.51,200 /-

₹.1,02,400 /-

₹.1,61,200 /-

₹.2,45,200 /-

2 Adults 1 Child

₹.44,400 /-

₹.1,33,200 /-

₹.2,09,700 /-

₹.3,18,900 /-

2 Adults 2 Child

₹.38,400 /-

₹.1,53,600 /-

₹.2,42,000 /-

₹.3,68,000 /-

4 PAX (Adults)

₹.41,000 /-

₹.1,64,000 /-

₹.2,58,000 /-

₹.3,92,400 /-

6 PAX (Adults)

₹.39,300 /-

₹.2,35,800 /-

₹.3,70,800 /-

₹.5,64,000 /-

10 PAX (Adults)

₹.38,400 /-

₹.3,84,000 /-

₹.6,05,000 /-

₹.9,20,000 /-

10 PAX (3 Sharing)

₹.34,100 /-

₹.3,41,000 /-

₹.5,37,000 /-

₹.8,17,000 /-

1. The Tour cost may change due to Availability of Hotels / Vehicles / Season or time of travel etc.
2. Tour Pricing displayed are informative purpose only, and for reference price point as per the mentioned Itinerary Trip to South India Temples for 13 Nights / 14 Days as of today.
3. Please check with our representative for exact quote and availability.
4. The pricing is valid for travel dates after 45 days.
5. For pricing of tours within next 45 Days please contact our representative.
6. Child: 2-12 years of Age
7. Any child above 12 Years will be charged as adult
8. The tour pricing includes only land package. Any Train/Air tickets will be additional.