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South India Pilgrimage Tour

1 Night Chennai | 2 Night Mahabalipuram | 2 Night Pondicherry | 1 Night Tanjore | 1 Night Tiruchirapally | 2 Night Madurai

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South India Pilgrimage Tour Description

Beginning Chennai, this special South India Pilgrimage Tour takes you to Mahabalipuram lying on the Coromandel Coast which faces the Bay of Bengal. The place has been so named after a rude cruel king Mahabali, who reined this place and lost his life in a fierce battle with Lord Vishnu. Visit and explore the temples and monuments that mark the legendary history of the place. Then visit the former French Colony of Pondicherry and walk through the renowned Sri Aurobindo Ashram and experience the serenity of its beaches and backwaters. Further explore the great Brihadeshwara Temple in Tanjore, one of the most magnificent Chola temples in India, and the Art Gallery and Saraswati Mahal library houses placed in the Tanjore Palace. Move farther to experience the magnificence and awe-inspiring exquisiteness of Trichy, which is mystically beautiful because of the presence of Rock Fort, Sri Rangam and Sri Ranganathaswami Temples. Finally call it off at Madurai after paying homage at the famous Madurai Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Palace and the Gandhi Museum.

Inclusions
  • Accommodation on twin-sharing basis as per itinerary
  • Railway Station/Airport-Hotel transfer in chauffeur-driven cars
  • Bed Tea/Coffee, buffet breakfast
  • City to city transfer and sight seeing as per the itinerary air-conditioned Car for 9 nights & 10 days
  • All hotel taxes
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Rates & Dates

Twin Sharing Rs. 22,999

Departure Dates:Valid from: 01 Oct, 11 to 31 Mar, 12

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Itinerary
  • Day 1 : Chennai
  • Day 2 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram (60 kms/ 1.5 hours)
  • Day 3 : Mahabalipuram
  • Day 4 : Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry (132kms/ 4 hours)
  • Day 5 : Pondicherry

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Hotels Included

Hotel Priyadarshini Park

City: Chennai


Mamallaa Heritage

City: Mahabalipuram


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Package categories:  Standard       
  • Railway Station/Airport-Hotel transfer in chauffeur-driven cars
  • City to city transfer and sight seeing as per the itinerary air-conditioned Car for 9 nights & 10 days
  • Accommodation on twin-sharing basis as per itinerary
  • Bed Tea/Coffee, buffet breakfast
  • All hotel taxes

These are budget packages which offer economical services and facilities.

Day 1 : Chennai

Arrive in Chennai and meet our tour executive and take a transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram (60 kms/ 1.5 hours)

Meals: Breakfast

Stop enroute at Dakshinachitra cultural centre dedicated to the art, architecture and culture of the Southern Indian states. Continue your journey onto Mahabalipuram, the place renowned for its status of World Heritage Site and relax at the beach side resort.

Day 3 : Mahabalipuram

Meals: Breakfast

Go on a morning sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram's seven monolithic temples, each carved from a single granite boulder standing on the seashore. See a huge frieze in the village, known as Arjuna's Penance, which is cut on to a flat granite rock face. Spend the afternoon at leisure for independent activities and shopping. Have a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.

Day 4 : Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry (132kms/ 4 hours)

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry, the former French colony. The town still retains a French influence in its architecture, surroundings and planning. Enjoy your stay at the Beach Resort.

Day 5 : Pondicherry

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, visit the Aurobindo Ashram founded by a Bengali philosophe, Sri Aurobindo, in the early 20th century. You can visit Auroville or relax on the beach in the afternoon. Relax overnight at Pondicherry.

Day 6 : Pondicherry - Tanjore (180 kms/ 5 hours)

Meals: Breakfast

Drive via the temple towns of Chidambaram and Kumbakonam to Tanjore to stay at the Ideal River Resort, which is situated overlooking the Cauvery River on the outskirts of the town.

Day 7 : Tanjore - Trichy (68 kms/ 1.5 hours)

Meals: Breakfast

Explore the vicinity rich in South Indian temple architecture. Visit the great Brihadeshwara Temple in Tanjore, which is considered to be one of the most magnificent Chola temples in India, standing in the temple city. Visit the Art Gallery and Saraswati Mahal library houses in the Tanjore Palace.

Day 8 : Trichy - Madurai (142 kms/ 3.5 hours)

Meals: Breakfast

Visit the Rock Fort Temple, The Trichy/ Tiruchirapalli skyline is dominated by it. Also visit Sri Rangam, a superb temple complex spread over an island in the Cauvery River. The Sri Ranganathaswami Temple dedicated to Vishnu is one of the biggest temples in India. After lunch drive to Madurai, a centre of learning, and pilgrimage for many centuries. Have an overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai.

Day 9 : Madurai

Meals: Breakfast

Life in this bustling pilgrimage city is centred around the great Meenakshi Temple, which dominates the old city. This temple with its gopurams (pyramidal gateway towers) is covered with a profusion of multi coloured images of mystical figures, animals and gods. Also visit Tirumalai Nayak Palace and the Gandhi Museum. Have an overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai.

Day 10 : Madurai

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, take a transfer at Madurai Airport/ railway station.


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Package categories:  Standard       

Hotel: Hotel Priyadarshini Park

City: Chennai

Star Category:

Priyadarshini Park is located on Mount Road in the heart of Chennai, opposite the Anna Statue and Government Estate. It is approximately 16 km from the Chennai International Airport, 1 km to Marina Beach, 3 km from the Central Railway Station, and 3 km from the Egmore Railway Station. Priyadarshini Park is a quality 3 star property that offers visitors to Chennai an ideal and convenient location to enjoy comfortable accommodation, a host of facilities and services, as well as warm hospitality.

Hotel Facilities
Business centre | Laundry services | Travel desk | Taxi services | Doctor on call | Valet parking | Airport pick-up & drop | Safe deposit lockers

Room amenities
Room service | Cable television | Wi-Fi internet connectivity | Telephone | Mineral water | Tea/coffee maker | Attached washroom | Hot & cold water

Dining
Prince Restaurant: serves a wide variety of delicious and wholesome dishes
Bar: Submarine is a stylish and well stocked bar
Coffee Shop: A 24-hour coffee shop is also on the premises

Hotel: Mamallaa Heritage

City: Mahabalipuram

Star Category:

To meet the various needs of Domestic and Westerners, Hotel Mamallaa Heritage has 43 spaciously designed rooms, with 24 hour room service, running hot and cold water, satellite channels, direct dial facility, channel music and a dedicated and friendly team of service personnel working round the clock to make your every stay an endearing one. The hotel provides stunning vistas of the horizon, the beach, the lighthouse and the innumerable other monuments surrounding Mamallapuram. The sea is just a short 500 meters away providing all the sun, surf and sand to occupy your mind and body.
The room amenities include Air conditioning, cable Television, direct dialing, channel music, attached bathroom, minibar, work desk, safe deposit box, double bed, king bed, newspaper, etc.

The other services and facilities include front desk, travel desk, business center, banquet, restaurant, safe deposit box, room service, valet parking, conference facilities, swimming pool along with children pool, etc.

The dining facilities at the hotel include Waves which is the seafood specialty restaurant which is open only for dinner. It is an ideal place for a romantic evening. Golden Palate is the pride of Mamallapuram with its very desirable vegetarian food.

Confluence is the conference hall with a seating capacity of 70 people.

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Hotel: Hotel Annamalai International

City: Pondicherry

Star Category:

Established in 2001, this 3 star air conditioned hotel has 69 well appointed rooms including Standard rooms and King and Annamalai suites. All rooms are equipped with a television and telephone.

Dining
Dining options at Hotel Annamalai International are plenty. The Renaissance Room is a fine dining multi cuisine restaurant and The Haveli is an exclusive Indian vegetarian restaurant. The Court of Bacchus offers a well-stocked bar and Mount Aquarius by the poolside is a venue for barbecues.

Facilities
The real treat at the hotel is the rooftop pool. Other facilities include two conference halls, Durbar and Senate that can accommodate between 20 and 500 persons and a business centre. Other facilities at Hotel Annamalai International include laundry service and live entertainment.

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Hotel: Hotel Sangam

City: Tanjore

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Hotel Sangam is a luxurious 3-Star property in Tanjore which offers luxurious accommodation and state of art facilities to its esteemed guests. Hotel Sangam houses a total of 54 extremely well-furnished rooms. Excellently located at Trichy Road, Sangam Hotel is 500 meters from Thanjavur Railway Station and 1 km from the renowned Brahadeeshwara Temple.

Hotel Facilities
Room Service | Meeting/Banquet Facilities | Airport Shuttle | Business Centre | Laundry | Dry Cleaning | Ironing Service | Currency Exchange | Car Hire | Free Parking | Tour Desk | Concierge Service | Shuttle Service (surcharge) | Special Diet Menus

Recreational Facilities
Swimming Pool | State Of The Art Health Club | Cultural Programs | Folk Dance Performances

Room Amenities
Cable Television | Telephone Facility | Attached Washrooms | Running Hot and Cold Water | Spectacular view of Brahadeeshwara Temple from Every Room

Dining
Restaurant: Thillana - serves Indian, Chinese and Continental delicacies
Bar: Layam - a trendy and well-stocked bar

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Hotel: Grand Gardenia

City: Tiruchirapally

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Location Grand Gardenia hotel is located in Trichy and is just 2 km away from the international airport. Central bus stand and railway junction is 1 km away from the hotel. The hotel is also close to major tourist spots like Tanjavur, Kallani, Mukkombu and Srirangam.

Grand Gardenia hotel redefines hospitality. The hotel takes care of every aspect of service, placing all resources at the guests' disposal. The hotel is designed by a leading architect in a contemporary manner. At Grand Gardenia, expect warm hospitality, exquisite cuisine, refreshing and comfortable stay.

Rooms
Grand Gardenia hotel has 38 well-appointed rooms which are categorised into Executive and Grand Suites. Hotel provides in-room amenities like air conditioning, living room, cable TV, intercom facility, direct dial phone, Wi-Fi Internet access, snack basket, mini bar, tea/coffee maker, mineral water, refrigerator, sofa unit, study table, daily newspaper, safe deposit locker, electronic safe, room heater, hot/cold water and bathroom toiletries.

Dining
Grand Gardenia has good eating options. Kannappa Chettinadu Restaurant is a multi-cuisine restaurant, offering Chinese to south Indian food. GoldenPalm is a rooftop restaurant where one can enjoy evenings with good food.

Conference facilities
Hotel has three conference venues: Lotus which can accommodate 250 persons, Tulip with a capacity of 100 persons and Arcadia which can accommodate 25 persons.

Services and facilities
Grand Gardenia provides good services and facilities like handicap facility, spa, taxi services, parking facility, laundry services, central air conditioning and room service. While babysitting service, gymnasium, Wi-Fi enabled, Internet facility and doctor on call are complimentary facilities, dining hall, bar, travel desk, sightseeing, guide service and airport/railway station transfer are chargeable services.

Hotel: Star Residency

City: Madurai

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Location Star Residency is situated on Collector Office Road, near Anna Bus Stand in Madurai. The airport is approximately 15 km away from the property, while Madurai Railway Station is just 3 km away. A three star property, Star Residency is known for its exceptionally personalized service and impeccable facilities for relaxation, leisure and business support. Set in the heart of Madurai, Star Residency provides easy access to tourist spots as well as other important places of the temple city. Rooms The centrally air-conditioned hotel has 63 rooms that have been categorised as Executive Grand rooms (34), Premium rooms (24) and Suites (5). Each room is designed and decorated in such a way that it ensures ultimate comfort and total privacy to guests. The elegantly furnished rooms are equipped with world class amenities. Common in-room amenities include cable television, DVD Player (on request), telephone facility, mineral water, mini-refrigerator, dining table, sofa unit, study table, daily newspaper, safe deposit locker, electronic safe, fire place, room heater, data port and Wi-Fi internet access. While the suites have additional facility of living room and fruit basket, the Executive rooms have facilities like mini bar, tea / coffee maker and snack basket (chargeable) that are also available in suites. Along with bathroom toiletries, the attached washrooms have hot and cold running water facility. 24 hours room service is also available for the comfort of guests. Dining The restaurant and coffee shop at Star Residency offer a delightful dining experience to guests. The skilled chefs prepare sumptuous breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can choose from the vast buffet and enjoy their dishes in the perfect setting of the indoor restaurant 'Dakshin' or the roof-top restaurant. The hotel also has a well-stocked bar that has a fine selection of invigorating drinks and beverages. Services & Facilities Star Residency has a fully-equipped banquet hall, which is ideal for all social events, family parties and business activities like conferences, seminars, exhibitions and presentations. Sightseeing tours can be arranged by the hotel accompanied with professional guides. Other facilities and services include a travel desk, doctor on call, laundry service, babysitting service, car rental service, parking facility, airport / railway station transfers and assistance to physically challenged guests.

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Rating score is based on Overall Satisfaction, Hotel Condition, Room Condition, Hotel Service, Location and Value.

  • Destination:
  • Chennai
  • Mahabalipuram
  • Pondicherry
  • Tanjore
  • Tiruchirapally
  • Madurai

Chennai

Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, formerly known as Madras, lies on the East Coast of India. It is a city of heritage and progress, of colonial grandeur and traditional values, a city that presents an interesting blend of the modern and the ancient. Museums, churches, beaches, temples, colonial architecture, forts, and modern entertainment hotspots, ensure that a dull moment can never be found in Chennai, the Jewel of the Coromandel Coast.

Don't Miss
There are plenty of things to experience in this vibrant metropolis, from spicy food to beautiful beaches (Elliot's Beach, Marina Beach); quaint ancient churches such as St. Mary's Church, San Thome Basilica; temples such as Kapilashvara Temple; and places of historical importance like Fort St. George and Clive House. There are also numerous places of interest near the capital city, and a drive down the beautiful beach-lined East Coast Road will bring you towards Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry. En-route the, you can find the scary yet intriguing Crocodile Bank, arts and crafts treasure troves like Cholamandalam Artists Village and Dakshinachitra, and wondrous amusement parks such as MGM Dizzy World and Ahaa Water Park.

Government Museum In Chennai

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kapaleeshwar Temple Chennai

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Temples With Lake

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Package categories: Standard       
  • Hotel Priyadarshini Park
  • City - Chennai
  • Mamallaa Heritage
  • City - Mahabalipuram
  • Hotel Annamalai International
  • City - Pondicherry
  • Hotel Sangam
  • City - Tanjore
  • Grand Gardenia
  • City - Tiruchirapally
  • Star Residency
  • City - Madurai
Price Details Base Price
Single Occupancy Rs. 42,599
Twin Sharing Rs. 22,999
Extra Adult Rs. 14,599
Child with Bed Rs. 9,699
Child without Bed Rs. 7,999
Infant Rs. 1,999

Departure dates:

(Valid from: 01 Oct, 11 to 31 Mar, 12)


Terms & Conditions

  • Per person rates (Rs) - applicable on 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
  • Service tax extra as applicable
  • Transportation provided will be as per itinerary only (not at disposal)
  • The package does not include guide services; same can be availed at an additional cost
  • Entrance charges anywhere are not included
  • Package rates are subject to change without prior notice
  • Meal plan: EP - Accommodation only, CP - Accommodation with breakfast, MAP - Accommodation with breakfast, lunch or dinner, AP -
  • Accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • The package can not be combined with any other offer
  • Refund on cancellation strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
  • The above package is not valid during national holidays, festivals & long weekends
  • Rates applicable for Indian Nationals only. Non Indian Nationals may avail the same package after inquiring about the applicable rate.
  • MakeMyTrip India (Pvt) Ltd reserves the right to change/modify or terminate the offer any time at its own discretion and without any prior notice
  • Cancellation Policy:
  • Cancellation done from the booking date till seven days prior to the departure date, charges are thirty percent of the package cost
  • Cancellation done from three days to seven days prior to the departure date, charges are fifty percent of the package cost
  • Cancellation done twenty four hours to three days prior to departure date, charges are seventy five percent of the packages cost
  • Cancellation done less than twenty four hours prior to the departure date, charges are hundred percent of the package cost
  • In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel.


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