SERENE TAMILNADU

Tour name : SERENE Departure Date : TBA No of Nights : 07 NIGHTS / 08 DAYS VISIT – MAHABALIPURAM, PONDICHERRY, , RAMESWARAM & KANYAKUMARI ROUTE MAP

TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 01| CHENNAI – MAHABALIPURAM (65 KMS / APPROX 1.30 HOURS)

DAY ACTIVITY: EXCURSION TO KANCHEEPURAM

Meet our representative upon arrival in Chennai & take drive to Mahabalipuram - the major seaport of the ancient Pallava kingdom based at Kanchipuram, and a wander round the town’s great, World Heritage–listed temples and carvings inflames the imagination, especially at sunset. Upon arrival check in to the hotel & later take an excursion to Kancheepuram - Visit the Ekambaranatha Temple, Vaishnavite Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kamakshi Temple, and Kailasanatha Temple. Overnight in Mahabalipuram. SEA SHORE TEMPLE

KAILASANATHA TEMPLE KAMAKSHI TEMPLE

DAY 02 MAHABALIPURAM – PONDICHERRY (100 KMS / APPROX. 2 HOURS) (B)

DAY ACTIVITY: SIGHTSEEING IN PONDICHERRY

After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. Arrive and check-in at your hotel. Later, proceed for half day sightseeing of Pondicherry, starting with Aurobindo ashram - Founded in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo and a French-born woman known as ‘the Mother’, this spiritual community now has about 1200 members who work in the ashram's many departments. Also, cover church of sacred hearts of Jesus and a must-visit attraction of Pondicherry – Auroville. Overnight in Pondicherry. GANDHI STATUE

DAY 03 | PONDICHERRY (B)

DAY ACTIVITY: LEISURE

Breakfast at the hotel, rest of the day leisure at the hotel. Alternatively, you can explore the Local streets, Markets and French colonies of Pondicherry. Overnight in Pondicherry.

AUROVILLE

AUROBINDO ASHRAM

DAY 04 PONDICHERRY – MADURAI (330 KMS / APPROX. 6 HOURS) (B)

DAY ACTIVITY: TRANSFER TO MADURAI

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Madurai. Upon arrival check in to the hotel & enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai.

DAY 05 | MADURAI (B)

DAY ACTIVITY: SIGHTSEEING IN MADURAI

After breakfast, visit Tirumalai Nayak, Koodal Azhagar Temple and witness evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple. Rest of the day leisure at the hotel. Overnight in Madurai. MEEANKSHI AMAN TEMPLE

DAY 06| MADURAI – RAMESHWARAM (160 KMS / APPROX. 3.5 HOURS) (B)

DAY ACTIVITY: SIGHTSEEING IN RAMESWARAM

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Rameshwaram. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Later enjoy a half day sightseeing of Rameshwaram. The entire island of Rameshwaram is associated with various incidents from the Ramayana… it is said that Lord gave thanks here after his battle with the demon king Ravana. Visit the Ramanatha Swamy Temple. This masterpiece of boasts the largest temple corridor in . Visit the Agnitriham Tank ... ideally, a bath at Agnitriham precedes a visit to the Ramanatha Swamy Temple. Also visit the Ramjharoka Temple. The imprint of Lord Rama's feet is placed on a chakra in this temple, at the highest point of the Island of Rameshwaram.

RAMANATHA SWAMY TEMPLE

DAY 07| RAMESHWARAM – KANYAKUMARI (311 KMS / APPROX. 5 HOURS) (B)

DAY ACTIVITY: SIGHTSEEING IN KANYAKUMARI

After breakfast, proceed to Kanyakumari. The Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal merge at Kanyakumari. It is an important pilgrimage center for Hindus. Upon arrival in Kanyakumari, check-in at the hotel and proceed on a visit to Vivakananda Rock, Gandhi Museum and Kumari Amman Temple. Also, enjoy the scenic sunset point in Kanyakumari. Overnight stay at the hotel. VIVAKANANDA ROCK

PAMBAN BRIDGE

DAY 08| KANYAKUMARI - TRIVANDRUM (90 KMS / APPROX. 3 HOURS) (B)

DAY ACTIVITY: DEPART BACK TO HOME After breakfast, you will be transferred to Trivandrum airport for return flight back home.

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PACKAGE INCLUSIONS  7 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned below hotels or equivalent  Assistance at the airport  Meal plan as mentioned above  Sightseeing as per itinerary by Innova vehicle  Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax

PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS

 Air tickets and airport taxes  Activities on direct payment basis  Lunch and dinner is not included  Entry Fee at the Monuments  Services of English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours  Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.  Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments  Any items or services not specified in the itinerary 'PACKAGE INCLUDES' head.

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