South India Pilgrimage Tour

Wake up early and then go for a sunrise view in Kanyakumari and then return to the hotel for breakfast.After having breakfast drive to Rameshwaram  proceed for sightseeing tour of Rameshwaram which includes  Five faced Hanuman Temple,  Gandamadana Parvatham/ Lord Rama footprint, Rama Setu Adam’s Bridge, Former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam House, Dhanushkodi. If time permitted visit located on Pamban Island separated from mainland India by the Pamban channel and is about 50 KM from Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. Rameshwaram is situated in the  Gulf  of Mannar, at the very tip of the Indian peninsula. According to legend, this is the place from where Rama built a bridge, across the sea to Lanka to rescue his consort Sita from her abductor Ravana. On arrival check into the hotel,   Later proceed to Ramanathaswamy Temple, Agnitheertham, Ramjharoka Temple, overnight stay in Rameshwaram. Note : If time permit you can visit to Dhanushkodi and Kothandaraman temple Dhanushkodi : Adam's Bridge, also known as Rama Bridge or Rama Setu, is a prime attraction of Dhanushkodi.( you can hire a jeep (4-wheel drive) and visit Dhanushkodi . It is a tip of the island and can be reached only by 4-wheel drive jeep or matador. Normal cars do not play on this sandy stretch. The entire trip will last for almost 3 hours. It is a very beautiful place.) Kothandaraman temple : which is about 15 kms . This is the place where it is said that Vibheshana surrendered to Lord Rama and immediately on advice of Rama he was throned as king of lanka by lakshmana using the sacred sea water.

Early morning 5.00 AM Bath to Agni theertham, then go for Sphatic Lingam Darshan : Also known as , the lingam in natural crystal is considered very auspicious. Theater Theerth Snanam Take a bath in 22 wells for internal purification from sins,which is inside the temple, after holy bath & darshan back to hotel have breakfast and proceed for sightseeing then proceed to Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and then proceed for sightseeing at Tiruchirapalli. First 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 the 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 at the top of Rockfort. If time permits Then visit the Government Museum - a heritage center situated at Rani Mangammal Mahal in Bharathidasan San town. The museum contains an array of exhibits relating to geology, zoology, paintings, anthropology, epigraphy and history. Then proceed to visit Tropical Butterfly Conservatory Campus (Butterfly Park) - recreational center of the tropical butterfly conservatory and Nakshatra Vanam - 27 number of tree species corresponding to 27 stars and 12 trees of corresponding 12 zodiac signs of Indian astrology. Then drive to trichy- Then drive to Madurai - the cultural capital of Tamilnadu. On arrival at Tiruchirappalli, check in to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast, after check out the hotel and proceed for a sightseeing tour of 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 45-50 m in height, the tallest being the southern tower, 51.9 meters (170 ft) high. Then visit Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple - prominent and one of the Six Abodes of Lord Murugan .if time Permitted visit The city has a number of historical monuments, with the Koodal Azhagar temple, and the Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal being the most prominent. Madurai is an important industrial and educational hub in South Tamil Nadu. Evening leisure do some local activities and test local food Enjoy local food :  Ayira Meen Kuzhambu. Crab omlette, Biryani and Kudal roast, Jigarthanda (Thandai)– Madurai must have. After that, back to the hote. On arrival at Madurai, check in to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

After morning breakfast, Check-out at hotel and drive to Madurai Airport for catching flight to Delhi.  Tours come to an end with happy memories as you are transferred to Maduri Airport.