10D9N SOUTH INDIA (IN & OUT CHENNAI)
Description
Itinerary
Price
Hotel
Remarks
Description
Overview
This 10-day journey takes you through the cultural and spiritual heart of Tamil Nadu, starting with a visit to Chennai, where you’ll explore key landmarks such as the Kapaleeswar Temple, Fort St. George, and Marina Beach. The tour continues to Tirupati to visit the famous Lord Venkateswara Temple, followed by a visit to Pondicherry, known for its serene Auroville and beautiful beaches. You’ll also explore the historic cities of Trichy, Tanjore, and Kumbakonam, each with its iconic temples, including the Big Temple and the Navagraha temples in Kumbakonam.
The tour concludes with visits to Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO-listed temples, such as the Five Rathas and Shore Temple, before returning to Chennai for some leisure time. Throughout the trip, you’ll experience the rich heritage of Tamil Nadu, with its stunning temples, sacred sites, and cultural landmarks, making for a spiritual and enriching travel experience.
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation on twin/double sharing basis as per itinerary
- Breakfast at hotel
- Driver and transportation as per itinerary
- All expenses related to driver and vehicle
- All taxes are applicable
- Return international flight ticket / Rail Fare
- Indian Visa
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance ticket charges: RM70 per person (no temple Darshan ticket are included in this cost)
- Tour guide charges (RM380 per day)
- Dinner or Lunch charges (per person): 3 Star RM390 / 4 Star RM500)
- Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, wine, mineral water, telephone charges and al items of personal nature
- Any services not mentioned in inclusion
- Any transportation which is not mentioned in the itinerary entrance fees to amusement parks and boating charges
- Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, and vehicle malfunction, political disturbances, etc
Itinerary
Day 1: Kuala Lumpur – Chennai
- Greet and meet on arrival at Chennai airport.
- Proceed to hotel.
- Check-in at the hotel.
- Overnight stay at Chennai.
Day 2: Chennai (Breakfast)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Proceed to visit Kapaleeswar Temple, Fort St. George, Museum, Santhome Church, St. Thomas Mount and Marina Beach.
- Drive back to the hotel.
- Overnight stay at Chennai.
Day 3: Chennai – Thirupathi (Breakfast)
- Check out of the hotel after breakfast.
- Proceed to Tirupati.
- En route, visit Tiruttani Murugan Temple.
- Arrival at Tirupati, check in to the hotel.
- Refresh and proceed to visit Lord Venkateswara Temple and Padmavathi Temple.
- Drive back to the hotel.
- Overnight stay at Tirupati.
Day 4: Thirupathi – Pondicherry (Breakfast)
- Check out of the hotel after breakfast.
- Proceed to Pondicherry.
- Check in to the hotel.
- Refresh and proceed to visit Auroville, Aurobindo Ashram, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, and Beach.
- Drive back to the hotel.
- Overnight stay at Pondicherry.
Day 5: Pondicherry – Trichy (Breakfast)
- Check out of the hotel after breakfast.
- Proceed to Trichy.
- Arrival at Trichy, check in to the hotel.
- Refresh and proceed to visit, Srirangam Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Rock fort Uchipillayar Temple and Samayapuram Mariamman Temple.
- Drive back to the hotel.
- Overnight stay at Trichy.
Day 6: Trichy – Tanjore (Breakfast)
- Check out of the hotel after breakfast.
- Proceed to Tanjore.
- Check in at hotel.
- Overnight stay at hotel.
- Visit Big Temple and Saraswathi Mahal Library.
- Overnight stay at Tanjore.
Day 7: Tanjore – Kumbakonam (Breakfast)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Proceed to visit Suriyanar Kovil Navagraha Sun temple, Vaitheeswaran Koil Navagraha Sevvai temple, Thiruvenkadu Navagraha Budhan temple, Kanchanur Navagraha Sukkiran temple and Keezha Perum Pallam Navagraha Kethu temple.
- Drive back to the hotel.
- Overnight stay at Kumbakonam.
Day 8: Kumbakonam – Mahabalipuram (Breakfast)
- Check out of the hotel after breakfast.
- Proceed to Chidambaram.
- Arrival at Chidambaram and visit Nataraja Temple and Thillai Kali Temple.
- Proceed to Pondicherry.
- Arrival at Pondicherry and visit Auroville, Aurobindo Ashram, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Beach.
- Later, proceed to Mahabalipuram.
- Arrival at Mahabalipuram.
- Check in to the hotel and refresh.
- Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.
Day 9: Mahabalipuram – Chennai (Breakfast)
- Check out of the hotel after breakfast.
- Proceed to visit Five Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna Mandapam, Shore Temple, and Beach.
- Later, proceed to Chennai.
- Arrival at Chennai.
- Check in to the hotel.
- Refresh and rest of the day free for leisure.
- Overnight stay at Chennai.
Day 10: Chennai – Departure (Breakfast)
- After breakfast, check out hotel.
- Transfer to Chennai airport for departure.
Price
THIS TABLE BELOW SHOWS COST PER PERSON
| Hotel Category | 2 People | 4 People | 6 People | 7 People | 9 People | Extra Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Star | MYR 3680 | MYR 2970 | MYR 2490 | MYR 2330 | MYR 2550 | MYR 1040 |
| 4 Star | MYR 4830 | MYR 4090 | MYR 3610 | MYR 3570 | MYR 3380 | MYR 1260 |
Hotel
THIS TABLE BELOW SHOWS COST PER PERSON
| City | 3 Star | 4 Star |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | Taz Kamar or similar | The Residency or similar |
| Tirupathi | Ramee Guestline or similar | Starlit Suites or similar |
| Pondicherry | Anatha Inn or similar | Shenbaga or similar |
| Trichy | Breeze Residency or similar | SRM Hotel or similar |
| Tanjore | Grand Ashoka or similar | Lakshmi hotel or similar |
| Kumbakonam | Vinayaka Poppys or similar | Chola Dynasty or similar |
| Mamallapuram | Mamalla Heritage or similar | Grand Bay or similar |
| Chennai | Taz Kamar or similar | The Residency or similar |
Remarks
- Rooms are subject to availability upon confirmation of the booking.
- Incidental charges will be on the passenger’s account.
- In case of non-availability of rooms at the hotel mentioned, will provide you alternate hotels of similar category.
- Rates are not valid during Pooja holidays (10th oct – 17th oct) Diwali (25th oct – 10th Nov) and New Year (20th Dec – 15th Jan 2025)
- Rates are valid from 1st oct 2024 – 31st March 2025)
- Check in 2hrs, check out time at hotel is 1100hrs.
