BREAKFAST

CHENNAI – KALAHASTI – TIRUPATI

After Breakfast, Proceed to Visit:

• Srikalahasti Temple – It is one of the most famous Shiva temples in South India, and is said to be the site where Kannappa was ready to offer both his eyes to cover blood flowing from the Siva linga before the Siva stopped him and granted him mukti.
• Tirupati Sri Balaji Temple – a landmark Vaishnavite temple situated in the hill town of Tirumala at Tirupati in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The Temple is dedicated to Venkateswara, an incarnation of Vishnu, who is believed to have appeared here to save mankind from trials and troubles of Kali Yuga. Hence the place has also got the name Kaliyuga Vaikuntham and the Lord here is referred to as Kaliyuga Prathyaksha Daivam.
• Padmavathy Temple – Padmavathi Temple is the temple dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi or Alamelumanga, the consort of Lord Venkateswara.
• Overnight Stay at Tirupati.

BREAKFAST

KANCHIPURAM – VELLORE – TIRUVANNAMALAI

After Breakfast, Proceed to Visit:

• Vellore Golden Temple – The salient feature of ‘Sripuram’ is the Lakshmi Narayani temple who’s Vimanam and Ardha Mandapam is covered with pure gold, housing the deity Sri Lakshmi Narayani (female consort of Vishnu Narayana)..
• Tiruvannamalai – Located on the foothills of Annamalai hills, Tiruvannamalai has been ruled by the Pallavas, the Medieval Cholas, the Later Cholas, Hoysalas, the Vijayanagar Empire, the Carnatic kingdom, Tipu Sultan, and the British.
• Arunachaleswarar Temple – also called Annamalaiyar Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva. It is significant to the Hindu sect of Saivism as one of the temples associated with the five elements, the Pancha Bhoota Stalas, and specifically the element of fire, or Agni.
• Skandasramam Ashram – Chennai Om Sri Skandashramam is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Murugan (Swaminatha Swami). The temple is known of its huge idols of several deities, including Kamala Siddhi Vinayakar, Panchamukha Heramba Ganapathy, Dattatreya, Panchamukha Hanuman, Shaniswara, Ayyapan, goddess Ashtadashabhuja Durga Parameswari, Sarabeswara (form of Shiva), goddess Prathiyankira, goddess Bhuvaneshwari, Swaminathaswamy (chief deity at the temple), Sudarshanachakathalwar, Lakshmi Narasimhar, Maha Sahasralingamurthy (1008 lingams), Nandikeswarar, goddess Annapurani and Chakra Poorna Maha Meru. There is also an idol of Saint Sathguru Santhananda Swamigal, who built the temple.
• Ramanamaharishi Ashram – The temple dedicated to Lord Siva and here he represents [Fire] one of the five elements of Universe [Panjapothasthalam].

PONDICHERRY – CHIDAMBARAM – KUMBAKONAM

Morning after breakfast, Proceed to Visit:

• Chidambaram Natarajar Temple – also referred to as the Chidambaram Nataraja temple or Thillai Nataraja temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Nataraja – Shiva as the lord of dance. The temple has mythical roots and a Shiva shrine existed at the site when the town was known as Thillai.
• Later Drive to Kumbakonam. On Arrival and Visit:
• Thirunallur Temple – Kalyanasundaresar Temple, or Thirunallur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva. Shiva is worshiped as Kalyansundaresar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Girisundari.
• Swamimalai Murugan Temple – Swamimalai Swaminathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to god Murugan. The temple is one of the six holy shrines of Murugan called Arupadaiveedu.
• Overnight Stay at Kumbakonam

BREAKFAST 

MADURAI – TIRUCHENDUR – MADURAI

After Breakfast, Proceed to Visit:

• Tiruparankuntram Murugan Temple – Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple is the first among the 6 Padai Veedu Lord Muruga Temple. It is located in the outskirts of Madurai City. This temple is considered very auspicious for conducting marriages, since as per the mythology it is here the divine marriage of Lord Murugan and Goddess Deivanai took place.
• Tiruchendur Murugan Temple – It is one of the six major abodes, or sacred temples, of the Kaumaram religion. Soorasamharam, a reenactment of the victory over Soorapadman.
• Return Back to Madurai and Overnight Stay at Madurai.

BREAKFAST

THEKKADY – MUNNAR

After breakfast at hotel, we proceed to

• Munnar – is 1800 meters above sea level and has the highest peak in South India – Anamudi – 2695 meters.
• On the way, visit:
• Valara Cheeyappara waterfalls – The Cheeyappara Waterfalls and Valara Waterfalls are fascinating tourist destinations located on the way to Munnar in Idukki.
• Green tea plantation – a place known for its beautiful tea estates and tea cultivation. No one will return home without tasting or shopping the tea essence of Munnar.
• On arrival at Munnar, check in at hotel. Later, visit the:
• Tea Museum – showcase some of the exquisite of tea plantations in Kerala.
• We head towards Munnar town, a beautiful hill station, which was the summer resort of the British. Take a stroll around town and shop.
• After sightseeing, proceed to hotel and dinner at hotel.  Overnight at hotel.  

BREAKFAST 

MUNNAR – COCHIN

After breakfast proceed to Cochin. Enroute visit

• Chottanikkara Amman Temple – The Chottanikkara Devi Temple is a famous temple of mother goddess Bhagavati.
• Fort Cochin – is known for its Dutch, Portuguese, and British colonial architecture, and elaborate bamboo fishing nets at Fort Kochi Beach.
• Mattancherry – the name Mattancherry comes from “Ancherry Mattom”, a ”Namboodiri illam” which the foreign traders then pronounced it as Matt-Ancherry, gradually became Mattancherry. The place where erstwhile ‘Ancherry Mattom’ located is now a Tamil Brahmin settlement.
• St Francis Xavier’s church – a parish church coming under the Diocese of Kottapuram of the Archdiocese of Verapoly.
• Chinese fishing net – Known as Cheenvala and Vasco da Gama Square is the best spot .to get the perfect view of these massive structures.
• Jewish Synagogue – One of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin.
• Dutch palace – Known as Mattanchery Palace is a Portuguese palace included in UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Museum – Kerala Museum at Edapally, Kochi, India, is one of the oldest art and history museums in Kochi.
• Marine Drive – Marine Drive is a picturesque promenade in the city of Kochi, Kerala, India. It is built facing the backwaters, and is a popular hangout for the local populace. Ironic to its name, no vehicles are allowed on the walkway.
• Overnight stay at Cochin.

BREAKFAST

COCHIN DEPARTURE

• After breakfast, full day free at leisure and shopping. Later on time you will be transferred to Cochin airport for you’re onwards flight Journeys with Sweet Memories.