Itinerary/Tour Details
Day 01 : Trivandrum Arr. Trivandrum - Kovalam (30 kms. - 01 hr.)
Welcome to God's Own Country. Upon arrival at Trivandrum Airport/ Railway Station, proceed to Kovalam beach. Kovalam is known as the Paradise of the South. This dreamland is an evergreen, serene, pleasant climatic and enticing beach destination. On arrival, check-in to hotel. Visit the crescent shaped beaches of Kovalam i.e. Samudra Beach, Hawa Beach & Lighthouse Beach. With high rock promontory and a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlight nights. Overnight stay at Kovalam Hotel/Resort.
Day 02 : Kovalam - Kanyakumari (100 kms - 2.5 hrs)
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Kanyakumari, which is also called Cape Comorin. Kanyakumari is the southernmost tip of the Indian Mainland and at the confluence of Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal. It is enchanting to see sunrise and sunset from and into the sea at one single location in India. Later proceed for a half day sight-seeing tour of Kanyakumari visiting the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a blend of all architectural styles of India. Also visit Mahatma Gandhi Memorial where the ashes of Our Father of the Nation is kept, Thiruvalluvar Statue is one of the biggest statues in India located atop a small island in Kanyakumari, nearby the confluence. End your day by watching the spectacular sunset at Kanyakumari Beach. Overnight stay at Kanyakumari Hotel/Resort.
Day 03 : Kanyakumari - Rameshwaram (320 kms. - 08 hrs.)
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Rameshwaram which is also called the Benaras of South India. There is a traditional belief among the Hindus that a pilgrimage to Kashi will be complete only after a visit to Rameshwaram. Rameshwaram has a huge mythological significance to the Hindus where Lord Rama took the journey of constructing a stone bridge that led him and his army to Sri Lanka to free his beloved wife Goddess Sita. Enroute drive past one of the longest sea bridges of India, Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge or Pamban Bridge which connects Rameshwaram Island with the Indian mainland. From this spectacular bridge you can see the nearby island and parallel rail bridge called Pamban Scissors Bridge. On arrival, check-in to hotel. Later proceed for half day sightseeing of Rameshwaram visiting Ramanathaswamy Temple which is famous for India's longest temple corridor ever built and Dhanushkodi, another interesting place where Vibishana, brother of Ravana, surrendered before Lord Rama at this spot. It is a strip of land accessible only by Local Jeep (04 wheel drive) about one km wide and 18 km long on the eastern end of Rameswaram island which divides the waters of the Indian Ocean on one side and waters of the Bay of Bengal on the other side. Overnight stay at Rameshwaram Hotel/Resort.
Day 04 : Rameshwaram - Madurai (180 kms. - 4.5 hrs.)
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Madurai, which is called the Athens of the East because of the way myth meets life here. It is almost synonymous with the famed Meenakshi Temple the nucleus of the temple is older than the Madurai city. On arrival, check-in to hotel. Later proceed for half day sight-seeing of Madurai visiting Meenakshi Temple which is not only an architectural marvel but also the epitome of Indian culture and civilization. Later visit other attractions of Madurai such as Thirumalai Nayak Palace, the main Palace where the king lived. Vandiyur Mariamman the area of the tank, and the island pavilion with a garden in the center. Thirupparankunram, one of the six houses of Lord Subramanya, the second son of Lord Siva, is located here. Overnight stay at Madurai Hotel/Resort.
Day 05 : Madurai Dep.
After breakfast pack your baggages with a promise to return once again to this Paradise. Check-out and proceed on time to board your flight/train with sweet memories of your holiday. We await for your next visit. Bon Voyage. Service ends.
Includes
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Accommodation in above mentioned hotels or Similar category with base category rooms at places.
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A/c Vehicle for all transfer & Sightseeing.
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Buffet Breakfast and dinner at all the hotels.
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All Applicable Taxes. Except Service Tax 3.625% which will be charged extra on all the packages
Excludes
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Any meals other than those mentioned above.
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Any Airfare / Train fare.
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Entrance fees to Amusement parks & Boating charges.
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Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
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Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
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Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle malfunctions, political disturbances etc.
Accommodation
Best in budget as per client's requirement.