Tour Highlights : South India is the home of the most ancient architectural beauties and sculptures in the world. Some of the interesting places and temple towns in South India are Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur and Swamimalai. During the 18 Nihgts and 19 Days South India Tour you will visit various temples in South India like Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Swamimalai, Thanjavur and Trichy.

Day 01 : Arrival Chennai
On arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport or The Railway Station in Chennai, you will be received by our Company representative and transferred to the hotel. Spend the day in relaxing or doing your personal activities. Overnight stay at Hotel in Chennai.

Day 02 : Chennai
After breakfast, proceed to Tirupathi. Lunch at local restaurant Tirupathi is a temple town known for the famous ancient temple of Lord Venkateswara (Lord of seven hills or Balaji, as he is affectionately known) on the top of the 860mts high Tirumala hills. The temple of Lord Venkateswara is not only believed to be amongst the oldest temples in the country, but also the richest of them all .Legend has it that Lord Venkateswara borrowed money from the divine treasurer Kubera for his wedding expenses. He is still paying back this debt which is why the pilgrims donate generously to the temple funds. In the evening return to Chennai for dinner and overnite stay.

Day 03 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram
In the morning, drive to Mahabalipuram. Afternoon sightseeing tour of the city.

Mahabalipuram - An open stone art gallery, Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is world famous for its shore temples. The artwork here can be divided into following categories - stone sculptures strewn around in the open, structured and chariot-shaped temples and artificial caves cut out from rocks. However, the highlight of the city is the Shore Temple on the beach. Overnight stay at hotel in Mahabalipuram.

Day 04 : Mahabalipuram
Day free to relax and take a lazy stroll on beach. You may opt for exciting beach activities or just lie in the sun and watch children making sand castles. Overnight stay at hotel in Mahabalipuram.

Day 05 : Mahabalipuram - Thanjavur
In the morning, drive to Thanjavur. Afternoon sightseeing tour of the city.

Thanjavur - The ancient capital of the Chola rulers has massive Brihadeshwara Temple as its highlight built by Raja Raja. It is known for its distinctive artworks combining painting and raised effect. Mostly, it depicts Krishna`s life scenes with the skin color of Krishna as white instead of blue-black that is used in other parts of the country. Overnight stay at hotel in Thanjavur.

Day 06 : Thanjavur - Swamimalai
After breakfast proceed further to reach Swamimalai. Arrival at Swamimalai, check in the Hotel to relax and enjoy dinner of Indian food. Overnight stay at Hotel in Swamimalai.


Day 07 : Swamimalai
The entire day will be for getting pampered with the relaxing Ayurveda therapy given at the resort. Overnight stay will be at the resort again.

Day 08 : Swamimalai - Trichy
Breakfast will be drive to Trichy. You will be checking into the hotel immediately on arrival. The afternoon will be reserved for a visit to Rock cut Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Sri Jambukeshwara Temple and St. John`s Church. Night stay will be at the hotel.

Day 09 : Trichy - Chennai
Transfer to Chennai via flight. Transfer to hotel for overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 : Chennai
Tour Chennai, the capital of tamil Nadu. Visit the St. mary`s Church, Kapaleeshwar Temple, Fort St. George, National Art Gallery and other Chennai landmarks. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11 : Chennai - Madurai
Transfer to Madurai by road. Transfer to hotel on arrival for overnight stay at the hotel. In the afternoon, sightseeing tour of Madurai.

Madurai- The temple town of South India, Meenakshi temple has become an icon of the city. Once the capital of the Pandya rulers, it has been built in the shape of a lotus and it is said that it was named `Madhurapuri` as Lord Shiva showered divine nectar here on the day it was to be named. Later, the name distorted to Madurai. The city is famous for its jasmine flowers.

Day 12 : Madurai - Rameshwaram
Drive to Rameshwaram. Evening, Visit a scholar on the importance of the Ritual bathing in Rameswaram. Overnight stay at hotel in Rameshwaram.

Day 13 : Rameshwaram
Early bathing: Ritual bathing in the 22 temple tanks of Ramanathaswamy Temple. Rest of the day visit the temples nearby. Overnight stay at hotel in Rameshwaram.

Day 14 : Rameshwaram - Kovalam
In the morning, drive to Kovalam. Rest of the day free to relax and explore the delightful small town at leisure.

Kovalam - Beaches of Kerala are at their best in Kovalam. Situated on the Malabar Coast, Kovalam Beach is full of swaying coconut trees and has gained fame with the sea surfers all over the world. Oil baths, ayurvedic massages, health centers that promote yoga and meditation and seafood like lobsters are the highlights of the place. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 17 : Kovalam
After breakfast, Full day tour of Kovalam. In the evening return in hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Kovalam.

Day 18 : Kovalam - Chennai
After breakfast, Transfer to Chennai via flight. Transfer to hotel on arrival for overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 19 : Chennai
Transfer to Airport for flight to onward destination.