South India Packages

Be it sun soaked beaches, divine temples or great engineering marvels; South India Tour Packages offers you everything to make for a fascinating trip. From Marina Beach, the longest beach in the world to Grand Anicut, the oldest dam; tourist can capture the world famous sights in Tamil Nadu. Further down; visit Madurai, the temple town of south India for its famous Meenakshi Temple with Madurai Packages. If you wish to grab some peaceful moments, then Pondicherry is the only place to visit. Pondicherry Packages takes you on a tour to Aurobindo Ashram, where tourist can meditate for a while. Visit Tamil Nadu for its simplicity and spirituality with South India Tour Packages.

Itinerary
(Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Tiruchchirappalli - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari - Trivandrum)

Day 1: Arrive Chennai

Arrive Chennai airport/railway station, meet our representative & transfer to the hotel. This metropolis is often called the cultural capital of India for its deep-rooted traditions and long heritage. Chennai is a city younger than its image. More than any other city in India, it is a true reflection of this country’s diversity. On arrival check in at the hotel. Visit Fort St. George, constructed in 1653 during the British ruling period in India; St. Mary's Church (the oldest Anglican Church in India); Kapaliswara Temple and Sri Parthasarathy Temple built by Pallavas in the 8th century AD. Evening relax at the Marina Beach. Return to the hotel for overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Chennai - Mahabalipuram

After breakfast proceed to Mahabalipuram. It is famous for its beautiful beach & the old age temple which reflect the Dravidian art & architect. Mahabalipuram holds its own, and stands as a silent yet eloquent witness to the glory of its creators. Arrive & check in to the hotel. Relax for some time & then proceed to explore the beautiful temples of Mahabalipuram. Visit Caves, Krishna Mandapam, Fiverathas, The shore Temple, Arjuna Penance. Return to the hotel. Evening relax at the beautiful beach. Overnight stay at the Mahabalipuram

Day 3: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry

Today after breakfast you will check out from hotel & transfer to Pondicherry. Enroute visit the beautiful Kanchipuram. On arrival check into the hotel. Evening is free for relax or take a walk on the street of Pondicherry. Stay overnight at the hotel, Pondicherry.

Day 4: Pondicherry

After breakfast proceed to explore the city, visit Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical garden, Memorail House, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Vedapureeswar Temple, boating at Chunnambar backwater & the beautiful beaches of Pondicherry. Return to the hotel for overnight stay at Pondicherry.

Day 5: Pondicherry - Tiruchchirappalli

Morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed to Tiruchchirappalli. On arrival at Tiruchchirappalli check into the hotel. Later we proceed to see Grand Anaicut - A popular picnic spot and must-see is the engineering marvel - the only stone dam in the world, the 300 m long Kallanai Dam. Also visit the Rockfort Temple, Ranganathaswamy Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple. Stay overnight at the Tiruchchirappalli.

Day 6: Tiruchchirappalli – Thanjavur - Tiruchchirappalli

Today after breakfast we will proceed for the excursion tour of Tanjavur. This is a glimpse of an ancient structure in every corner, built lovingly by the Cholas, Nayaks and Marathas. Not just rulers, they were great patrons of art and culture - this explains the presence of over 44,000 palm leaf manuscripts. Visit Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple, Mariamman Temple, Mariamman Temple, Schwartz Church, & Sivagangai Garden. Return to Tiruchchirappalli for overnight stay.

Day 7: Tiruchchirappalli - Rameshwaram

After breakfast check out from hotel & proceed to Rameshwaram. On arrival check in to the hotel. Later Ramanathaswamy Temple, Gandhamadana Parvatam. Overnight stay at Rameshwaram.

Day 8: Rameshwaram - Madurai

Morning after breakfast check out from hotel & transfer to Madurai. One of the oldest Indian cities and a great temple town. Deriving its name from the divine nectar that is believed to have dripped from Shiva's matted locks Madurai is home to the celebrated Meenakshi Temple that was the site of one of the grandest celestial wedding. Later proceed to visit the famous Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, Mariamman Teppakulam. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 9: Madurai – Kanyakumari

After breakfast drive to Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of peninsular India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Besides its importance as a Hindu pilgrim center, it is famous for its beautiful views of sunrise and sunset over the waters. Later visit the Swami Vivekananda Memorial, Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Memorial & Sunset Point. Overnight stay at Kanyakumari.

Day 10: Kanyakumari – Trivandrum Departure

After breakfast day at leisure. Afternoon check out from hotel & transfer to Trivendrum Airport / Railway station for onward journey.

Tour Cost

Validity: 30^th Sep 2013

Cost per person	Budget Hotels	Standard Hotels	Deluxe Hotels
2 passenger	Rs. 23,389*	Rs. 25,569*	Rs. 30,189*
4 passenger	Rs. 17,459*	Rs. 16,939*	Rs. 23,589*

* Above rates are on per person basis for 2 pax / 4 pax traveling together for entire package

Hotels to be used or similar

Cities	Budget Hotels	Standard Hotels	Deluxe Hotels
Chennai	Hotel Lake View Park	Sea Shell residency	Hotel Chandra Park
Mahabalipuran	Mamalla Inn	Bay Treasure	Sea Breeze Beach Resort
Pondicherry	Annai Residence	Abirami Residency	Hotel Mass
Tiruchchirappalli	Hotel Royal Sathyam	SRM Hotels Annexe	PLA Rathna Residency
Rameshwarm	Hotel MCM Tower	Vinayaga Hotel	Hotel Royal Park
Madurai	Hotel Annamalai International (Non AC)	Hotel Rajadhane	The Madurai Residency
Kanyakumari	Cape Residency (Room only)	Hotel Sea View	Sea Shore Hotel

Package includes

•	Accommodation at all places on twin sharing basis
•	Breakfast at the hotel except Mahabalipuram & Rameshwaram on room only basis.
•	Transportation from Chennai to Trivendrum by – - AC Indica incase of 2 pax traveling in budget & standard category of package - AC Indigo incase of 2 pax traveling in deluxe category of package - AC Tavera incase of 4 pax traveling in budget & standard category package - AC Innova incase of 4 pax traveling in deluxe category package
•	All sightseeing and excursions as per itinerary by respective car as mentioned above
•	All applicable taxes

Cost excludes

•	Lunch/dinner at hotels
•	Room service
•	Telephone calls and laundry
•	Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine mineral water, telephone charges, guide charges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature
•	Any service not specified in inclusions

Notes

•	Above rates are subject to availability
•	Cancellation charges as per company policy
•	Room category in all packages are the base category rooms
•	In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.
•	The above rates are not applicable from 20th Dec’2012 to 10th Jan’2013
•	Christmas & New Year gala dinner charges are as per actual direct payable at hotel