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Tour highlights: Tirupati, Vellore, Madurai, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Trivandrum, Pondicherry.
Embark on a spiritual journey through South India with Gateway Holidays' exclusive "South India Temple Tour". This 10-night and 11-day package takes you through the revered temple towns of Tirupati, Madurai, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Trivandrum, and Vellore. Whether you're a devotee or a cultural enthusiast, this tour is designed to offer an unparalleled opportunity to explore the architectural marvels and spiritual sanctuaries of the South. Your pilgrimage journey begins with the convenience of return flight tickets, ensuring a seamless and comfortable travel experience. During your pilgrimage, you'll be staying in deluxe A/C accommodations and enjoying the flavors of the region with all meals included. Our comprehensive transport services promise worry-free transfers between awe-inspiring temples and scenic sites. Discover timeless traditions, soak in serene atmospheres, and receive blessings at every turn on your South India Temple Tour. This trip is more than just a tour; it's a pathway to spiritual enrichment and cultural discovery.
Today we will board a train for Tirupati. Overnight Train Journey.
On arrival, you will be greeted by GATEWAY HOLIDAYS representative at Renigunta Railway Station and then transfer to hotel in Tirupati. Check into hotel on arrival. Freshen up and drive to Tirumala Hills for Lord Balaji/Venkateshwara darshan at 2pm. Overnight in Tirupathi.
Today we will visit to Sri Kalahasthi, known for its Rahu-Ketu pooja. Then, head to Tiruchanoor's Padmavathi Ammavari Temple and Govindarajula Temple. Overnight stay in Tirupati.Plan a visit to Sri Kalahasthi, known for its Rahu-Ketu pooja. Then, head to Tiruchanoor's Padmavathi Ammavari Temple and Govindarajula Temple. Overnight stay in Tirupati.
We'll leave the hotel by 3 am and head to Pondicherry via Vellore and Kancheepuram. We may visit Mahabalipuram if time permits, as temple closes at 5 pm. In Mahabalipuram, we can explore Seashore Temple, Seashore Beach, Five Rathas, Mahishamardini Cave, Lighthouse, Arjunar Penance and Butter Ball. Breakfast will be at a good restaurant en route to Vellore and dinner at any good restaurant on the way to the hotel. We will spend the night in Pondicherry.
During the day, we will visit several popular attractions in Pondicherry such as the Manakula Vinayagar temple, Auroville Matrimandir, Aurobindo Ashram, Chunnambur Backwater, Paradise Beach, and Promenade Beach. The overnight stay will be in Pondicherry.
After having breakfast, check out from the hotel and start driving towards Madurai. Upon reaching Madurai, check in to the hotel and freshen up before visiting Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple. Overnight stay in Madurai.
After breakfast, proceed to Rameshwaram. En route, visit Annai Indira Gandhi Pamban bridge and Pamban rail scissors bridge. After the visit, proceed to Rameshwaram. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
In the early morning, visit Agni Theertham, a holy spot by the sea. After this, visit both 22 holy Theerthams and Ramanatha Swami temple. Then, head inside for a holy darshan of Ramanatha Swami and Parvathavarthini Amman temples. After breakfast, drive to Kanyakumari, and enroute visit Ramar Patham, Lakshmana Theertham, Seetha Theertham, Pancha Mukhi Hanuman temple and Dhanuskodi. Overnight stay at Kanyakumari.
We will be starting our day early at 6:30 AM with a visit to Sunrise and Triveni Sangamam, which is the confluence of three oceans - Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean. After breakfast, we will check out from the hotel and proceed towards Trivandrum. During the day, we will visit Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple, Kanyakumari Bhagavathi Amman Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, and Thiruvalluvar Statue. We will be spending the night in Trivandrum.
After an early morning visit to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, have breakfast at the hotel and then proceed to Trivandrum Railway Station for your return journey.
Tour Ends but Memories NOT!