Madurai known as the ‘Athens of the East’ and "city of nectar", Madurai is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu and was home to the ancient Tamil Sangam, the literary conclave that produced the first epic, Silappathikaram. Today, it is known to produce the best harvests of jasmine flowers. One cannot ignore mention of the Meenakshi Temple, which is as well known for its architectural splendor as also a shelter, which inspired a thousand arts.
Rameswaram is one of the holy cities in India. Ramanathswamy temple is very famous for India’s longest temple corridor ever built. Rameswaram is known for one of India’s most venerated and most visited Shiva shrines, dedicated to Sri Ramanathaswamy. It is so intimately associated with the life of Sri Rama, the hero of the epic Ramayana, that both Saivites and Vaishnavites consider every grain of Rameswaram’s sand very sacred. There is a traditional belief among the Hindus that a pilgrimage to Kashi will be complete only after a visit to Rameswararn, also hailed as “Benaras of the South”.
Tour Itinerary:
DAY 01Dep. from Chennai Egmore by Train no: 2661 Pothigai Exp at 20:00 hrs.
DAY 02
Arrival at Madurai at 04:55 hrs, Pick up from railway station.
Check in Hotel at Madurai,
Visit to Meenakshi Amman Temple,
Forenoon Visit to Kallazagar Temple, Palamudir Solai and Alagar Theertham
Overnight stay at Madurai.
Morning Check out hotel at 06:00 hrs from Madurai.
Proceed to Rameswaram by Road (172 kms).
Check in Hotel at Rameswaram.
Reach Rameswaram Take bath at Agni Theertham Dharshan at Ramanathaswamy Temple after Dharshan.
Overnight stay at Rameswaram.
DAY 04
Morning Check out Hotel at 09:00 hrs from Rameswaram.
Visit Danushkodi and Ramarpatham.
Proceed to Madurai, En route visit to Thiruparankundram and Thirumalainayakkar Mahal.
Drop at Madurai Railway Station 20:00 hrs.
Dep. to Chennai by Train No 2662 Pothigai Express at 22:20 hrs.
Arrival at Chennai Egmore at 07:00 hrs.
Package Tariff:
| Category |
Rate per Person
on twin sharing |
Rate per Person on Triple sharing(Above 12yrs) |
Per Child rate (5-12 yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Rs 4100/- | Rs 3050/- | Rs 1500/- |
*All prices mentioned are ‘Per Person’
Note: Maximum one extra person per room allowed. If extra bed required for child below 12yrs, extra person charges are applicable. Child 5-12 yrs no extra bed provided.Frequency/Tour Dates:
From Chennai Egmore at 20:00 hrs by Tr. 2661 Pothigai Express (Every Thursday).| Month | Dates | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. ‘08 | 06 | 13 | 20 | 27 | - |
| Dec. ‘08 | 04 | 11 | 18 | 25 | - |
| Jan. ‘09 | 01 | 08 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
| Feb. ‘09 | 05 | 12 | 19 | 26 | - |
| Mar. ‘09 | 12 | 19 | 26 | - | - |
No. of Train Berths : Sleeper Class – 10 (Ten)
Package Includes :
Confirmed train accommodation (SL for economy)Road Transport – Car / Tempo traveler / Coach (Non A/c for Economy)
Accommodation (Budget accommodation with standard breakfast)
Toll, parking and all applicable taxes for above services.
Package Excludes :
Any personal expenses/extra like telephone, Laundry, drinks, Porterage etc.Any services not mentioned in the above list of inclusions will be additional.
Still/video camera entrance charges.
Any deviation from the above programme.
Catering services – Food (onboard & off board).
Entrance fees.
Services of Tour guide.
Details of Hotels
| Place | Economy |
|---|---|
| Madurai | Hotel Prem Nivas / Hotel Empee or similar |
| Rameswaram | Hotel Hare Rama Hare Krishna or similar |
Note:
All sight seeing places are subject to time availability and schedule running of trains.Tariffs are subject to change.
Conditions apply.