Tour of Saints of South India

19,999 per person

Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights

Destinations: Delhi - Bangalore - Puttaparthi - Tirupati - Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Madurai - Kanyakumari - Trivandrum - Delhi


Package Overview

Tour of Saints of South India, a package of 12 nights and 13 days offers a chance to visit the well-known temples as well as Ashrams of the popular saints of the southern region of India. During the itinerary, you visit famous religious destinations of South India such as Puttaparthi, Tirupati, Mahabalipuram, Madurai, Trivandrum and Kanyakumari. The itinerary also includes sightseeing in Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai.

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Package Highlights

  • Visit Chattarpur Temple, Yogmaya Temple and Lakshmi Narayan Temple for Darshan (Delhi)
  • Visit Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram, the holy abode of late Sri Sathya Sai Baba
  • Darshan at Lord Balaji Temple in Tirupati and Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram
  • Day Trip to Ramana Maharshi Ashram in Thiruannamalai
  • Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai for Darshan
  • Guided tour to the Vivekananda Memorial Rock in Kanyakumari
  • Seek Mata Amritanandamayi's blessings at the Mata Amritanandamayi Ashram
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Trip Inclusion

  • Hotel are best and well catogrised.
  • Well furnished Accommodation.
  • Welcome drink on arrival (non alcoholic)
  • All transfers by private commercial vehicles
  • Sight seeing as per day itinerary
  • Vehicles and Transport Included.
  • 24X7 Assistance.
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Trip Exclusion

  • Any Air Fare
  • Services of the vehicle on leisure days and for sightseeing not included in the itinerary
  • Alcoholic/aerated beverages, bottled water and starters
  • Camera fees
  • Entrance fees at all tourist attractions mentioned in the itinerary
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Peak Season Charges
  • All personal expenses, optional tours and extra meals
  • GST
  • Anything not mentioned under "Inclusions"
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Suggested Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival Delhi

Late evening arrival in Delhi. Get transferred to your pre-booked hotel for staying overnight.

Day 02 Delhi Sightseeing

Post breakfast, embark on a walking tour of Old Delhi attractions, covering Raj Ghat and Jama Masjid. In the afternoon, after lunch, drive towards New Delhi for visiting the India Gate, Qutub Minar, Safrdurjung's tomb, President's House, Humayun's tomb and the old residences of the British Viceroys. Later, visit Chattarpur Temple, Yogmaya Temple and Lakshmi Narayan Temple for Darshan. Stay overnight.

Day 03 Delhi - Bangalore - Puttaparthi

After breakfast, get transported to the domestic airport to board a flight to Bangalore. On arrival depart by road for Puttaparthy, the holy abode of spiritual figure Late Sri Sathya Sai Baba. On reaching Puttaparthi, check-in your pre-booked hotel. The day is free for you to explore the surroundings, interact with the locals and more. Overnight stay.

Day 04 Puttaparthi

On the 4th day of the tour after breakfast, leave your room for a full day exploration of Puttaparthi including a visit to Sri Sathya Sai Baba Ashram, known as Prasanthi Nilayam ashram. It is a major crowd puller and is visited by devotees from all around the world. Stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 05 Puttaparthi - Tirupati

After breakfast, bring driving to Tirupati, one of the most well-known religious sites in the southern region of India. On arrival, get transferred to your hotel. Today you visit Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, popularly known as Lord Balaji Temple. It is worldwide second richest pilgrimage center, after the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala. Stay overnight.

Day 06 Tirupati - Chennai

In the morning, after breakfast, hit the road to go to Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. On reaching Chennai, complete the check-in formalities and leave for half-day sightseeing in Chennai that may include Kapaleeshwar temple, Fort St. George, Marina Beach etc. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

After breakfast on day 7, depart by surface for Mahabalipuram. On the way, visit Kanchipuram, well-known for some of the most beautiful temples of the Hindu sect in South India. Visit the various temples including the Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple, dedicated to Kamakshi, one of the forms of Goddess Parvati. On reaching Mahabalipuram in the evening, check-in at your hotel for staying overnight. If time and energy permit, you can take a stroll around the place.

Day 08 Day Trip to Thiruannamalai and Ramana Maharshi Ashram

Today after breakfast, you visit Thiruannamalai that houses the Ramana Maharshi ashram, founded by Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi, the famous Vedanta Advaita (Non-dualism philosophy) saint. Observe the daily spiritual activities being carried on. You can also visit other local attractions including Arunachaleswara Temple and Virupaksha Cave. Return to Mahabalipuram for night stay.

Day 09 Mahabalipuram - Madurai

Post breakfast, get an assisted transfer to the domestic airport to catch flight to Madurai. On reaching Madurai, complete the check-in formalities at your pre-booked hotel. Later, visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple for Darshan. This temple, dedicated to Goddess Parvati and her consort Shiva, attracts thousands of devotees every day. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay.

Day 10 Madurai - Kanyakumari

After breakfast on the 10th day of the tour, leave for half-day city tour of Madurai that may include Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Koodal Azhagar temple etc. Post lunch, hit the road to Kanyakumari, formerly known as Cape Comorin. Move to your pre-booked hotel for staying overnight.

Day 11 Kanyakumari sightseeing

After breakfast, indulge in sightseeing in Kanyakumari, including Vivekananda Memorial Rock, built in 1970 in the honor of the visit of Swami Vivekananda. Kanyakumari, deriving its name from Hindu Goddess Kanyakumari, is one of the well-known tourist destinations in the country. Your visits may also include the Padmanabhapuram Palace, Kumari Amman Temple, Gandhi Mandapam etc. Stay overnight.

Day 12 Kanyakumari - Trivandrum

In the morning, visit Mata Amritanandamayi Ashram to seek the blessings of Mata Amritanandamayi and attend her spiritual program. Later, proceed to Trivandrum by road. On arrival, get transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Indulge in sightseeing including the famous Padmnabhaswamy temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Stay overnight.

Day 13 Trivandrum - Delhi

After late breakfast, get on-time assisted transfer to the airport to board a flight to Delhi. After reaching Delhi, you be transferred to a restaurant for Farewell Dinner and afterwards to the IGI Airport to board a flight for your onward destination.

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Applicable T&C

  • Rates mentioned above are valid for Indian nationals only until and unless specified along with quotation.
  • The quotations are given without holding any confirmed reservations either in the airlines/transport or in the hotels. Once the quotation is accepted by the guest and advance amount is deposited either in Cheque / cash to process the reservation, the booking is processed at our end. In case we are unable to provide the services then the deposited amount shall be refunded to the guest. For the packages which are booked under our Airline Group Packages the airline tickets might be delivered 2 days before the departure of the group.
  • Base category rooms will be booked in Hotels unless and until specified in the quotation. In case the rooms are not available in selected hotel, rooms shall be booked in similar hotel or higher category rooms where you have to pay the differences.
  • Extra bed/mattress will be provided as per the hotel policy. If the hotel is giving an extra mattress instead of an extra bed it will be considered as an extra bed only.
  • Any date amendments in the air tickets will be considered as cancellation only and new tickets are issued under new applicable fare at the time of issuance of ticket and cancellation charges are applicable for the cancelled tickets as per airline policy.
  • Any amendments in the date or itinerary are to be intimated us in writing and amended confirmation depends on the availability of given hotels on requested dates. Cancellation policy shall be applicable in such case.
  • In a tour package, no refund shall be made for unutilized services. It is on guest's discretion whether to take service or not.
  • Please carry your valid Identity proof card (passport in case of International travel) containing your photograph as it is required at the airport and during check in at hotels. Pan card is not a valid identity proof so please don't carry that with you.
  • The check in and check-out time of most of the hotels is 02 PM to 12 PM and number of meals including breakfast is always corresponding to the no. of nights booked by the guest. The hotel does not provide breakfast on the day of arrival.
  • For early check in and late check outs payments are to be settled directly by the guest at the hotel.
  • Trans n Trip can assist you in processing visa for international travel but can't assure your visa and in case of failure of visa process, the cancellation policy will be applicable and will be charged from client.
  • In case of International travel, rates may vary based on change of ROE or any other fluctuation in international market or subject to availability.
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