Spiritual and Religious Tamilnadu Tour Package from Thiruvananthapuram (09N/10D)

Our representative will welcome you at Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station or Airport. Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) - ancient city with tradition dating back to 1000 BC. On arrival at Thiruvananthapuram, check in to the hotel and relax for sometime. Then visit Padmanabhaswami Temple - one of the oldest and famous shrines in Kerala dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Then visit Napier Museum - an art and natural history museum situated in Thiruvananthapuram. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

In the morning, after breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Kanyakumari - southernmost point of Indian Peninsula and the confluence of three oceans - the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Enroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace - a wooden palace was built in 1601 CE belonging to the royal family of Travancore and is a masterpiece of indigenous Kerala architecture that remains well maintained. On arrival at Kanyakumari, check in to the hotel and then visit to Devi Kanyakumari Temple, Vivekananda Rock, Gandhi Memorial, Triveni Sangam, Swamy Vivekananda Memorial (by Boat) and Thiruvalluvar Statue. Evening watch the most beautiful Sunset at Kanyakumari. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at 8 AM check out from Hotel and drive to Rameswaram - a prominent Hindu pilgrim center located on Pamban Island. on arrival check into Hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Rameshwaram - visit Agnitheertham - is one of the most visited Tirthams of Rameswaram for a holy bath, Ramanathaswamy Temple - renowned for its magnificent corridors and massive sculptured pillars. Then visit Ramjharoka Temple, Dhanushkodi and Adam's Bridge. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and Then drive to Madurai - the cultural capital of Tamilnadu. On arrival at Madurai, check in to the hotel and proceed for sightseeing at Madurai, visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, a historic Hindu temple located in the southern banks of river Vaigai. The complex houses 12 gateway towers called gopurams, ranging from 45-50m in height, the tallest being the southern tower, 51.9 metres (170 ft) high. Then visit Arulmigu Koodal Azhagar Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Tiruchirappalli also known as Trichy - known for most prominent historical monuments. On arrival on Tiruchirappalli, check in to the hotel and then visit to Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple at Srirangam - a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha Swamy and also the first, foremost and the most important of the 108 main Vishnu temples. There are 21 magnificent and huge towers. Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple lies on an islet formed by the twin rivers Cauvery and Coleroon. This temple is also known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati, Periyakoil, Bhoologa Vaikundam and Bhogamandabam. Then visit nearest Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple - dedicated to Lord Shiva (as Jambukeswarar) and Goddess Parvathi (as Akilandeswari). The temple is associated with the Pancha Bhoota (five elements) specifically the element of Water (Jala), The sanctum of Lord Jambukeshwara has an underground water stream. And one can see water coming out of that stream. The Presiding Deity is Devi Akilandeswari Amman. Akhilandeshwari means 'Ruler of the Universe' (Akilam - Universe, Aanda - Ruler, Eswari - Goddess). Then visit Ucchi Pillayar Temple - a 7th century Hindu temple, one dedicated to Lord Ganesha located a top of Rockfort. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and drive towards Thanjavur. on arrival at Thanjavur, visit Brihadeeswara Temple, the biggest attraction of Thanjavur and also known as the Big Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site). This architectural marvel temple built during 11th century by Raja Raja Chola, the Great Chola emperor. The vimana tower above the sanctum is one of the tallest in South India. Then visit Thanjavur Palace also known as Maratha Palace or Nayak Palace is a wonderful historical structure in the town of Thanjavur. It was the official residence of the Maratha rulers from 1674 to 1855. Then drive to Kumbakonam - known as a temple city due to the prevalence of a number of temples here. Enroute, visit to Gangaikonda Cholapuram - known for 10th century Brihadeeswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The temple is considered as one of the largest temples in the country and is a fine example of the grandeur of Dravidian style of architecture of the Chola dynasty. On arrival at Kumbakonam, check in to the hotel and then visit Adi Kumbeswarar Temple - the oldest Shiva Temple, Mahamaham tank - one of the most prominent landmarks of the town and Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram is one among the three famous temples in Tamil Nadu that were built by the Chola Kings. (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Chidambaram. On arrival, visit Thillai Nataraja Temple spread over an area of 40 acres. The Chidambaram is located at the Center Point of world's Magnetic Equator. This ancient and historic temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Nataraja (as a divine dancer) and other deities such as Shivakami Amman, Ganesh, Murugan and Govindaraja Perumal (Vishnu). The Nataraja Temple here is associated with the Pancha Bhoota (five elements) specifically the element of Sky/Space (Akasha). Then drive to Tiruvannamalai - an historical place and spiritual center of Tamilnadu. On arrival, check in to the hotel and then visit the main temple. Tiruvannamalai is popular for Annamalaiyar Temple (or Arulmigu Annamalaiyar Tirukoil) dedicated to Lord Shiva and worshiped as Arunachalesvara or Annamalaiyar. The temple is one of the largest in India, located at the base of Annamalai Hills and houses four gateway towers known as gopurams. The Shiva Lingam here is associated with the Pancha Bhoota (five elements) specifically the element of Fire (Agni). Goddess Parvati is depicted as Unnamalai Amman. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Vellore - popular for Golden Temple. On arrival visit Golden Temple located at Sripuram and dedicated to goddess Lakshmi. The architecture of the temple is star shape where the goddess is placed in middle of the star in the golden temple. Then drive to Tirupati, home to famous and important Vaishnavite shrine of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple atop one of the the 7 peaks of Tirumala Hills. On arrival at Tirupati, check in to the hotel and relax for some time. Afternoon after Lunch, proceed for Half day sight seeing at Tirupati. Visit Padmavathi Temple at Tirachanoor. Padmavathi Temple is the temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi or Alamelumanga, the consort of Lord Venkateswara. Goddess Padmavati is believed to be a very benevolent goddess who readily forgives her devotees if they are repentant. Then visit Kapila Theertham and Kapileshwara Temple, ISKCON Temple and Govindarajaswamy Temple, the 12th century temple and one of the earliest structures in Tirupati. Return to the Hotel and overnight stay at the Hotel.

Early morning, you will be taken to the Tirumala Hills, the adobe of Lord Venkateshwara (Balaji). The Tirumala hills are of seven peaks namely Seshadri, Neeladri, Garudadri, Anjanadri, Vrushabadri, Narayanadri and Venkatadri. The temple of Lord Venkateshwara is located at Venkatadri. On arrival at Tirumala, first visit Varahaswamy Temple and the proceed to the darshan of Lord Venkateshwara (Balaji). After Darshan of Lord Venkateshwara, proceed for sightseeing at Tirumala, visit Papavinasanam, Akasha Ganga and SV Museum. The rest of the day at leisure for shopping and other activities. Return to Hotel at Tirupati and overnight stay at the Hotel.

Note: Few important observations to be done at Tirumala Temple : Maha Dwaram, Anantalwar Crowbar (in the entrance), Krishnadevarayalu Mandapam, Dwajasthambham, Vendi Vakili (silver entrance), Ranganadha kneeling on Adisesha, Varadaraja Swami temple, Bangaru Vakili (Golden Door), Jaya-Vijaya, Garuda Mandapam, Pradhana Vantasala (Kitchen), Vakula Devi, Notla Parakamani (counting currency notes), Bangaru Gopura Vimanam (Ananda Nilaya ), Vimana Venkateswara, Srivaru Hundi, Bangaru Varalakshmi, Sankeertana Bhandaram, Yoga Narasimha Swami Sannidhi, Sankusthapana Sthambam

Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to Chennai. On arrival at Chennai, you will be transferred to the Airport or Railway Station. Spiritual and Religious Tamilnadu Tour Package from Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) Tour Package ends with the delightful memories.