Day 01 Chennai Chidambaram 235kms/4.5 hrs
You are greeted at Chennai Airport / railwaystation by our representative and proceeds to Chidambaram. Upon arrival check in at hotel. In the evening Visit Siva temple (Chidambaram temple is one of the five holiest Shiva temples, each representing one of the five natural elements; Chidambaram represents akasha (aether). The other four temples in this category are: Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswara (water), Kanchi Ekambareswara (earth), Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleswara (fire) and Kalahasti Nathar (wind) ). Overnight stay in the Hotel at Chidambaram.
Day 02 Chidambaram-Trichy 175 Kms/4 hrs
Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Trichy, check in hotel. After noon visit Srirangam Temple (The Sri Ranganathaswamy is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ranganatha, a reclining form of Lord Vishnu. It is the first and foremost among the 108 Divya Desams, the holy abodes of Lord Vishnu). and Rock Fort Temple (Rockfort or Ucchi Pillayar koil, is a combination of two famous 7th century Hindu temples, one dedicated to Lord Ganesh and the other dedicated to Lord Shiva, located a top of a small rock in Trichy. The 83m high rock is said to be one of the oldest in the world, dating over 3 billion years ago, and mythologically this rock is the place where Lord Ganesh ran from King Vibishana, after establishing the Ranganathaswamy deity in Srirangam) Overnight stay at the hotel in Trichy.
Day 03 Trichy-Palani1 67 Kms/3.5 hrs
Early Morning proceed to palani. On arrival check in to hotel later visit The Palani Murugan Temple (The Temple is situated upon the higher of the two hills of Palani, known as the Sivagiri. Traditionally, access to it was by the main staircase cut into the hill-side or by the elephant's path, used by the ceremonial elephants. Pilgrims bearing water for the ritual bathing of the idol, and the priests, would use another way also carved into the hill-side but on the opposite side. Over the past half-century, three funicular railway tracks have been laid up the hill for the convenience of the pigrims, and supplemented by a rope-way within the past decade.
The sanctum of the temple is of early Chera architecture while the covered ambulatory that runs around it bears unmistakable traces of Pandya influence, especially in the form of the two fishes, the Pandyan royal insignia. The walls of the sanctum bear extensive inscriptions in the old Tamil script. Surmounting the sanctum, is a gopuram of gold, with numerous sculptures of the presiding deity, Kartikeya, and gods and goddesses attendant upon him.
In the first inner ambulatory, around the heart of the temple, are two minor shrines, one each, to Shiva and Parvati, besides one to the Sage Bhogar who is by legend credited with the creation and consecration of the chief idol. In the second outer ambulatory is a celebrated shrine to Ganapati, besides the carriage-house of the Lord's Golden Chariot.
Overnight stay in the hotel at Palani.
Day 04 Palani-Madurai 120 kms/3 hrs
Morning after breakfast proceed to Madurai, South India's oldest city with recorded history going back to the 6th Century B.C., after noon visit the ruins of Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple (Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple is an historic Hindu temple located in the holy city of Madurai, It is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of Sundareswarar or Beautiful Lord) and his consort, Goddess Parvati (in the form of Meenakshi). The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2500 year old city of Madurai . The complex houses 14 magnificent Gopurams or towers including two golden Gopurams for the main deities, that are elaborately sculptured and painted, a perfect example of Dravidian architecture.) Overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai .
Day 05 Madurai-Rameshwaram
Early morning after breakfast we will transfer you to Rameshwaram, one of the sacred cities in Tamilnadu India, temple is noted for its excellent corridors lined with massive sculptured pillars with their elaborate design, style and rich carving visit the temple.( This temple is a pious temple, keeping in mind its association with Lord Rama, a great Hindu legend and its grand structure. This huge temple on the island of Rameswaram can be reached via the Pamban bridge across the sea, it is famous for its long ornate corridors, towers and remarkable 36 Theerthams ) Over-night stay will be stay at hotel in Rameshwaram.
Day 06: Rameswaram - Departure
Morning After Breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer you to Chennai Airport / Railway Station
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