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”.
Kanyakumari is the southern most important point of peninsular India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Besides its importance as a Hindu pilgrim center, it is famous for its beautiful views of sunrise and sunset over the waters. It was once referred to as the Alexandria of the east. During the early part of the eighth century AD Islam entered the southern part of India through the sea route with traders and missionaries. Through St. Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles of Christ, Christianity arrived in this area in AD 52.Tour Itinerary:
DAY 01Dep. from Vijayawada by Train no: 2711 Pinakini Exp at 06:00 hrs.
Arrival Chennai Central Railway station at 13:00 hrs.
Check in hotel at Chennai and Half day sight seeing in Chennai city.
Overnight halt at Chennai.
DAY 02
Check-out hotel at Chennai.
Proceed to Kanchipuram by Road (70 Kms).
Visit Kamakchi Amman Temple & Ekambraswar temple.
Proceed to Mahabalipuram (70 Kms).
Visit - Shore temple, Pancha Rathna, Arjuna penance.
Drop at Egmore (20:00 hrs) or Chengalpettu (20:50 hrs) to board Train no. 2661 Pothigai
Express
Arrival Madurai railway station at 04:55 hrs.
Check-in Hotel at Madurai for Wash and change only.
Visit to Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Proceed to Rameswaram by Road (172 Kms), Reach Rameswaram, Check-in hotel, Take bath at Agni Theertham Darshan at Ramanathaswamy Temple after Darshan.
Overnight Halt at Rameswaram.
DAY 04
Morning Proceed to Kanyakumari by Road (235 kms),
Enroute visiting Tiruchendur Temple (Optional).
On arrival Check-in Hotel at Kanyakumari,
View sunset and Overnight Halt at Kanyakumari.
Early morning view Sunrise in the Seashore.
Forenoon visit Kumari Amman Temple, Three Seas.
Mingle Point, Vivekananda Rock Memorial Thiruvalluvar.
Statue Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Mandapam.
Check-out Hotel at Kanyakumari.
Proceed to Madurai, Drop at Madurai Railway Station at 21:00 hrs.
Dep. to Chennai Egmore by Train No 2662 Pothigai Express at 22:20 hrs.
DAY 06
Arrival Chennai Egmore at 07:00 hrs.
Check-in Hotel at Chennai for Wash and Change only.
Half day sight seeing or shopping.
Drop at Chennai Central Railway station at 13:00 hrs.
Dep. to Vijayawada by Train No 2712 Pinakini Express at 14:05 hrs.
Arrival Vijayawada at 21:10 hrs.
Package Tariff:
| Category |
Rate per Person
on twin sharing |
Rate per Person
on Triple sharing(Above 11yrs) |
Per Child rate (5-11 yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe | Rs 12580/- | Rs 9750/- | Rs 4780/- |
All prices mentioned are ‘Per Person’
*Attractive offer for 6 pax on triple sharing Rs 8100/- per pax. For bookings contact IRCTC office at Secundrabad: 040-66201263, Vijayawada: 0866-2572280
Note: Maximum one extra person per room allowed. If extra bed required for child below 11yrs, extra person charges are applicable. Child 5-11 yrs no extra bed provided.Frequency/Tour Dates:
From Vijayawada at 06:00 hrs by Tr. 2711 Pinakini Express (Every Wednesday)| Month | Operating Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec'08 | 10 | 24 |
| Jan'09 | 07 | 21 |
| Feb'09 | 04 | 18 |
| Mar'09 | 04 | 18 |
Package Includes :
Confirmed train reservation (CC & 3A).Accommodation (Standard accommodation with standard breakfast).
Road Transport – Car / Tempo traveler / Coach (A/c).
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 | Deluxe |
|---|---|
| Chennai | Hotel Guru or similar |
| Madurai | Wash and change only |
| Rameswaram | Hotel Hare Rama Hare Krishna or similar |
| Kanyakumari | Hotel Singaar International / Hotel Samudra or similar |
Note:
All sightseeing places are subject to time availability and schedule running of trains.Tariffs are subject to change.
Conditions apply.