Maharashtra, a state spanning west-central India, is best known for its fast-paced capital, Mumbai (formerly Bombay). This sprawling metropolis is the seat of the Bollywood film industry. It also has sites like the British Raj-era Gateway of India monument and cave temples at Elephanta Island. To the south is the rustic, beach-lined Konkan Coast. In the city of Pune, Aga Khan Palace is a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Highlights
In Thiruvanamalai – Arunachalam Temple, Sri Ramana Maharshi Ashramam
In Chidambaram visit Nataraja Swamy Temple
In Trichy – Visit Srirangam Temple, Jambukeswar Temple(Jala Lingam)
In Madurai – Meenakshi Amman Temple
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: CHENNAI
Upon arrival at Chennai Airport/Railway station transfer to Hotel after some refreshment proceed for Chennai local city tour by covering Kapaleeswara Swamy Temple, Marina Beach, Guindy National Park, and back to Hotel Overnight stay at Chennai.
Day 2: CHENNAI – MAHABALIPURAM - THIRUVANNAMALAI
After breakfast check out hotel and proceed to Mahabalipuram (55KMs) Mahabalipuram, is a town on a strip of land between the Bay of Bengal and the Great Salt Lake, in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s known for its temples and monuments built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries. The seafront Shore Temple comprises 3 ornate granite shrines later drive to Thiruvannamalai (150 kms/4 hrs), Upon arrival at Thiruvannamalai check in to hotel and after some refreshment visit ‘Sri Ramana Maharshi’ Ashram’ and you can spend some time. Overnight stay at Thiruvannamalai
Day 3: THIRUVANNAMALAI – CHIDAMBARAM
Early morning Arunachalam Temple which is One of the Panch Bootha Lingam (Agni Lingam), after darshan check out hotel and departure to Chidambaram (140 kms/4 hrs), check in to Hotel after some refreshment visit Sri Nataraja swamy Temple (this is also One of the Panch bootha lingam, Akasa Lingam) and back to Hotel Overnight stay at Chidambaram.
Day 4: CHIDAMBARAM – NAGAPATNAM – KUMBAKONAM
After Breakfast check out hotel and drive to Kumbakonam(80 Kms) and visit ‘Sarangapani Temple’, ‘Kumbeswaran Temple’ later Check into Hotel Overnight stay at Kumbakonam.
Day 5: KUMBAKONAM – THANJAVUR – TRICHY
After Breakfast check out hotel and drive to Thanjavur (40Kms) visit Brihadeswara Temple later Proceed to Trichy (65 KMS). Upon arrival at Trichy check in to hotel. Overnight stay at Trichy
Day 6: TRICHY - SRIRANGAM
After early breakfast visit Sri Ranganatha swamy temple, Samayapuram Mariamman Temple, Rock fort, Jambukeswaram Temple (One of the Panch Booth Lingam (Jala Lingam). Overnight stay at Trichy
Day 7: TRICHY – PALANI - MADURAI
After Breakfast check out hotel and Departure to Palani (160 kms), visit Sri Murugan Temple at Palani and Later drive to Madurai (110 kms), upon arrival at Madurai visit ‘Meenakshi Amman Temple’, and check in to hotel, overnight stay at Madurai.
Day 8: MADURAI
After Breakfast check out hotel and drop at Madurai Airport/Railway station To board return Journey to Home Town.
Inclusions/Exclusions
Package Inclusion
A/c Stardard Accommodation on Twin/Triple sharing basis in a Two star category Hotels
A/c Swift d’zire vehicle for all sightseeings and transfers as per Itinerary
Daily Breakfast (Except on Arrival Day)
Daily Dinner for MAP Plan only
All Hotel Taxes, Toll, Parkings and Driver Allowances
Package Exclusions
5% GST
Airfare/Train Fare
Food which is not mentioned in the Itinerary
Drinks & Beverages
All Entrance Tickets, etc
Tips, Laundry, Phone bills, Guide charges etc.
Any Personal Expenses
Payment Mode
50% IN ADVANCE ON PACKAGE TOTAL FOR CONFIRMATION AND BALANCE 07 DAYS BEFORE TOUR STARTS
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