Tour Code: FIT/3946

Southern Wonders Culture And Coast

7 Nights / 8 Days
Private Van Tour
Winter Special
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Cities : Mahabalipuram (1N),Thanjavur (1N),Madurai (1N),Rameshwaram (2N),Kanyakumari (1N),Trivandrum (1N)

Sightseeing

Mahabalipuram, India
  • Shore Temple
  • Pancha Pandava Rathas
  • Arjuna’s Penance Or Descent Of Ganges
  • Krishna's Butterball
Thanjavur, India
  • Brihadeeswara Temple
  • Maratha Palace - Thanjavur Palace (Aranmanai)
  • Saraswathi Mahal Library
Madurai, India
  • Meenakshi Amman Temple
  • Thirumalai Nayak Palace
  • Gandhi Ashram Museum
Rameshwaram, India
  • Ramanathaswamy Temple
  • Agnitheertham
  • Pamban Bridge
  • Visit to Dhanushkodi, a Ghost Town With a Stunning Beach
  • Kothandaramaswamy Temple
  • Gandamadana Parvatam
  • Villoondi Theertham
Kanyakumari, India
  • Vivekananda Rock Memorial
  • Thiruvalluvar Statue
  • Kanyakumari Beach
Trivandrum, India
  • Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
  • Kuthiramalika Palace
Kovalam, India
  • Napier Museum

Meals

  • 8 Breakfast
  • 8 Dinner
Philosophy of the Kerala tour:
  • Periyar Safari needs to be booked online in advance. 
  • Kumarakom / Alleppy are the backwater place. There are no sightseeing at this place. One has to enjoy the backwaters & its scenic beauty.
  • Drivers of South India cannot communicate in Hindi at all. They will only co-ordinate in English but their English is not very fluent .They follow the tour itinerary & will communicate only for the schedule & sightseeing places.  They will not be able to guide or give complete details about any sightseeing place. Basically they are drivers & not guides.

Day wise travel itinerary

  • Day 1 :Arrival in Chennai and Drive to Mahabalipuram

    Arrive in Chennai and start your journey towards Mahabalipuram (approximately 60 km). Reach Mahabalipuram by afternoon and check into your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing after your travel. In the evening, take a stroll around your hotel, soaking in the coastal vibes. Retire to your hotel by 7 PM to relax and have dinner.

    • Dinner
  • Day 2 :Mahabalipuram to Tanjore

    Begin your day with a visit to the Shore Temple and the iconic Five Rathas. Continue exploring Arjuna’s Penance and the Krishna’s Butterball. After sightseeing, embark on your journey to Tanjore (approximately 290 km). Arrive in Tanjore by late afternoon, check into your hotel, and rest for the evening, ensuring you’re settled by 7 PM.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 3 :Tanjore to Madurai

    In the morning, visit the majestic Brihadeeswarar Temple, followed by a stop at the Thanjavur Palace and Art Gallery. After exploring Tanjore’s rich heritage, drive to Madurai (approximately 190 km). Arrive in Madurai by the afternoon, check into your hotel, and relax for the rest of the day. Enjoy a quiet evening in your hotel by 7 PM.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 4 :Madurai to Rameswaram

    Start your day with a visit to the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple. Explore the Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal before heading to Rameswaram (approximately 170 km). Arrive in Rameswaram by the afternoon and check into your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, resting and preparing for the next day’s exploration. Return to your hotel by 7 PM.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 5 :Rameswaram Full Day

    Spend the day exploring Rameswaram’s spiritual landmarks. Begin with a visit to the Ramanathaswamy Temple and its impressive corridors. Next, visit Agnitheertham . Head to Dhanushkodi Beach for some quiet time by the sea. Return to your hotel by 7 PM

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 6 :Rameswaram to Kanyakumari

    Leave Rameswaram in the morning and drive towards Kanyakumari (approximately 310 km). On arrival, visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Thiruvalluvar Statue. In the afternoon, explore the Kanyakumari Temple and enjoy the scenic views at Sunset Point. Check into your hotel by 7 PM to unwind and relax.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 7 :Kanyakumari to Trivandrum

    After breakfast, visit the Padmanabhapuram Palace en route to Trivandrum (approximately 90 km). On reaching Trivandrum, explore the Napier Museum and the beautiful Sri Chitra Art Gallery. End your day with a visit to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Return to your hotel by 7 PM for a quiet evening and dinner.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 8 :Trivandrum Airport Drop

    Check out from your hotel in Trivandrum and head towards the airport for your onward journey.

    • Breakfast
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Sightseeing

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Shore Temple

Open Time - 0600hrs
Close Time - 1800hrs
Operational Days - All 7 days
Approx. Suggested Duration - 1hr

The Shore Temple is the icon of the ancient monuments of Mahabalipuram. The temple gets its name from its location on the Coromandel shore overseeing the Bay of Bengal. The sculptural excellence symbolizes the heights of Pallava architecture. The Dravidian sort of architecture dates back to the 7-8th century. It was built under the rule of King Narsimha Varma. The structural designs are often only called ‘poetry in stone’. It has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.
Erected on a 50 feet square platform, the temple may be a pyramidal structure rising to the heights of 60 feet.
The Shore Temple has three shrines, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The main temple is a five-storeyed structure sculpted out of granite dedicated to Lord Shiva. The pyramidal structure is 60 feet (18 m) high and sits on a 50 feet (15 m) square platform.
Shore Temple is no more a temple worshipped. The structure of the temple is awe-inspiring, it had been erected basically as a piece of art. In the present day, Shore Temple makes the background of Mahabalipuram Dance Festival held annually in January/ February. The festival was organized to market the normal dance also as tourism in Mahabalipuram.

Inclusions -
  • Entry tickets

Exclusions-
  • Transportation Charges & Other Personal Expenses

Important Notes :
  • The rates may vary from supplier to supplier. This has to be booked & pay directly on spot. The rates given are just for reference and planning purpose only.
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Pancha Pandava Rathas

Open Time - 0600hrs
Close Time - 1800hrs
Operational Days - All 7 days
Approx. Suggested Duration - 2-3hrs

The Pancha Rathas are a gaggle of majestic structures present within the locality of Mahabalipuram within the state of Tamil Nadu . Constructed during the seventh century, by Raja Narasimhavarman of the Pallava dynasty, the work was left unfinished after the death of this king. The specialty of the structures is that they have each been carved from a single rock of granite into a ratha (chariot). Named after the five Pandava brothers and their wife, Draupadi, of the epic of Mahabharata, the structures are in no way related to the story and the name was born out of local usage. This beautiful work of art is a definite must visit and has been named a UNESCO Heritage Site for its architecture and design. These structures have stood strong throughout the ages and are a perfect representation of the dedicated work carried out at during the olden ages.

Inclusions - 
  • Entry ticket

Exclusions -
  • Transportation Charges & Other Personal Expenses

Important Notes :
  • The rates may vary from supplier to supplier. This has to be booked & pay directly on spot. The rates given are just for reference and planning purpose only
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Arjuna’s Penance Or Descent Of Ganges

Open Time - 0600hrs

Close Time - 1800hrs

Operational Days - All 7 days

Approx. Suggested Duration - 1-2hrs

The penance of Arjuna is one of the magnificent monuments of Mahabalipuram. This amazing base air relief dates back to the center of the seventh century. Standing at a height of 43 feet, the monolith was engraved on the face of two huge adjacent boulders, approximately 96 feet in length. The majestic structure cannot be made in photographs, it is worthy of praise with one's own eyes. The subject of the huge structure is either the penance of Arjuna or the descent of the Ganges, or possibly both. The relief structure includes views of the natural and celestial worlds. A natural waterfall inhabited by Nagas (snakes) separates the 2 parts of the relief. The waterfalls, mimicking this waterfall or the descent of the Ganges. Life-size elephants in the natural world are shown protecting their young. There are many other animals as well. The entire presentation is done with the utmost skill.Note: The Given Cost is Estimated. You will got to pay the precise cost directly at the counter.

Inclusions - 
  • Entry tickets

Exclusions -
  • Transportation Charges & Other Personal Expenses

Important Notes :
  • The rates may vary from supplier to supplier. This has to be booked & pay directly on spot. The rates given are just for reference and planning purpose only.
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Krishna's Butterball

Open Time - 0600hrs
Close Time - 1800hrs
Operational Days - All 7 days
Approx. Suggested Duration - 30mins

Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu can easily be called because the ‘Magical land of God’. This small town has a very special boulder, which originally is called the ‘Vaar Iran Kal’ that translates to ‘Sky God’s Stone’. This huge ball of rock has been balancing itself on a sloping hilltop since time immemorial. The boulder is now called ‘Krishna’s Butter Ball’. The tale goes that Lord Krishna loved butter and sometimes would steal it. One day he dropped a big dollop of butter that became the giant stone. Some local legends have another version where they believe this stone is just like the vessel Lord Krishna often notoriously stole butter from. This gigantic attraction which is immovable has found its thanks to numerous photo albums of tourists from everywhere the planet . This rock is even heavier than the monolithic stone of Peru or Machu Picchu.
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