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Chennai – Pondicherry – Madurai – Rameswaram Spiritual & Heritage Tour 1 Night Chennai || 1 Night Puduchhery || 1 Night Madurai 1 || 1 Night Night Rameswaram
Overview
Begin your journey in the vibrant city of Chennai before exploring the French colonial elegance of Pondicherry. Continue to the historic temple city of Madurai, home to the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple, and conclude your trip in the sacred island town of Rameswaram, renowned for its revered Ramanathaswamy Temple, the iconic Pamban Bridge, and the picturesque ruins of Dhanushkodi. This thoughtfully planned itinerary offers comfortable travel, memorable sightseeing, and a wonderful opportunity to discover some of South India's most celebrated destinations.
Basic Information
- Welcome drink on arrival (Non Alcoholic).
- Daily Breakfast
- All driver allowance, Hotel Taxes, GST, etc.
- All applicable Transfers and Sightseeing by an AC vehicle which will not be at disposal and will be exclusively used for the guest as per the itinerary only .
- All Free useable amenities provided by Hotels
- Welcome Drink on Arrival (Non-Alcoholic)
- Any travel or medical insurance Cost for Airfare, Train fare, Insurance
- Premiums, Rafting Charges, Entry / Monument charges
- Cost for service provided on a personal request
- Any expenses of personal nature like tips, laundry, etc
- Cruise cost , Alcoholic beverages, Camera fees
- Anything not included in the above inclusions
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities, landslides, road blockage, political Disturbances, fuel price hike (to be borne by the client which is directly payable on the spot and as per actual)
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Chennai Airport by IndiGo Flight 6E-597 (17:45 – 20:20), you will be transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and relax after your journey. Overnight stay in Chennai.
After breakfast, visit the famous Marina Beach before proceeding to Mahabalipuram, located approximately 57 km from Chennai. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage monuments including the Pancha Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, Shore Temple, and Mahabalipuram Beach. Later, continue your journey to Puducherry, covering approximately 100 km. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and, in the evening, enjoy a leisurely visit to the beautiful Promenade Rock Beach. Overnight stay in Puducherry.
After breakfast, explore the highlights of Puducherry including Auroville Matrimandir (view point), the charming French Quarter, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, and the Sacred Heart Basilica. Later, proceed to Villupuram Railway Station, located approximately 35 km away, to board the Vande Bharat Express departing at 17:02 hrs and arriving in Madurai at 20:45 hrs. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in. Overnight stay in Madurai.
After an early breakfast, visit the renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple and the historic Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace. Later, drive to the sacred island town of Rameswaram, a journey of approximately 175 km (3.5 hours), crossing the iconic Pamban Bridge en route. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Rameswaram.
After breakfast, visit the revered Ramanathaswamy Temple and Agni Theertham. Later, proceed to Dhanushkodi, located approximately 20 km from Rameswaram, to explore the scenic and historic coastal destination. In the evening, transfer to Rameswaram Railway Station to board the Setu Superfast Express departing at 20:50 hrs for Chennai. Overnight journey by train.
Tour Price
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| Puducherry | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Madurai | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Rameswaram | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
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| City Location | Hotel Name | Room Category | Stars | |
| Chennai | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Puducherry | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Madurai | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Rameswaram | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Policy
- For Holiday Packages: Once receiving your Advance Payment as per payment policy, we will issue the Confirmation Vouchers within 72 Working hours subject to confirmations received from Suppliers. Balance Amount Payable as per Payment Policy.
- For Cab & Driver Details: All Cab & Driver details will be shared with guests prior to one day before the departure date.
- Air Tickets: Air Tickets will be sent in the Mail immediately once Payment received as per payment policy.
For NEFT/RTGS/IMPS Transactions: Payment needs to be made in the comapny name ie DiscoverMyTravel You can do by using net-banking in our current accounts . Any Payment made in personal account of anyone cant be entertained .
Flight price & timings are subject to availability due to dynamic fluctuation. We don’t have any pre-booked Hotels, Flights, Or any other services, so all components are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- 30% of the package cost or INR 10,000 whichever is higher payable for booking confirmation.
- 50% of the package cost is payable 15 days prior to departure.
- 20% of the package cost or INR 20,000 whichever is less, guests may pay on arrival at the respective destination in cash only. However, if he or she wants to pay us (Company) directly, then the same can be done 7 days prior to the departure date.
- The full amount is payable at the time of booking confirmation for those components where 100% advance payment required for confirmation like some hotels, Flight Tickets, Bus Tickets, Train Tickets, etc.
- 80% of the package cost or INR 10,000 whichever is higher payable for booking confirmation.
- 20% of the package cost or INR 20,000 whichever is less, guests may pay on arrival at the respective destination in cash only. However, if he or she wants to pay us (Company) directly, then the same can be done 7 days prior to the departure date.
- FUll ull amount is payable at the time of booking confirmation for those components where 100% advance payment required for confirmation like some hotels, Flight Tickets, Bus Tickets, Train Tickets, etc.
- 50% of the package cost or INR 20,000 whichever is higher payable for booking confirmation.
- 50% of the package cost is payable 15 days prior to the departure date. If guests want to pay the rest balance in cash at the respective destination, he/ she may pay the same in cash at the respective destination’s local currency only equivalent to Indian Currency on arrival itself to our representative. Kindly note that guests have to bear the extra amount for currency exchange on their own for local currency if opt for on arrival payment.
- The full amount is payable at the time of booking confirmation for those components where 100% advance payment required for confirmation like some hotels, Flight Tickets, Bus Tickets, Train Tickets, Travel Insurance, Visa charges, etc.
Regular Cancelation Policy :
21 days or more before Departure Date 30% of package cost 70 % will be refundable
15 days or more before Departure Date 50% of package cost 50 % will be refundable
10 days or more before Departure Date 80% of package Cost 20% will be refundable
7 days or more before Departure Date 100% of package Cost
*Special Note: At any point of time after Booking, if cancelation made on Non- Refundable components like airfare, Hotel Bookings, transportations, or any other services, then the respective amount will be completely non-refundable or will be followed as per Components (like airfare, Hotel Bookings, transportations, or any other services) Individual Cancelation Policy.
Covid Special Cancelation Policy: If the tour is postponed before travel due to Pandemic Situations (i.e Covid-19), We will issue Credit Notes to guests which he/she may use for future travel for the same destinations .
- For Postpone/Prepone of tour packages are to be communicated in written and need to inform us at 7 days prior to Departure Date. Any request made within 7 days no amendments possible and Cancelation charges occur as per cancelation policy .
- The package can be altered/change as per the customer’s requirement/ interest if possible (subject to availability & Cancelations of respective Components Booked)
- We may reschedule the sightseeing days subject to weather conditions & to ensure smooth execution of tours.
- We shall not be responsible for any cancellation of cabs or buses due to bad weather & are not liable for it.
- No Changes/ modifications are allowed during the trip except extreme conditions, which will be also done as per the cancelation policy of respective Components Booked.
- Refunds if any, for variation/modification/amendments/alteration and/or cancellations, etc. of any tour will be paid directly to the guest by ‘A/C payee cheque only’, in Indian Rupees at the prevailing rate of exchange on the date of the cheque, as per Reserve Bank of India Rules and Regulations, irrespective of whether the tour payments in part or whole were made in foreign currency.
- Refund payments will be processed within 15 working days of the cancellation date and the amount is payable as per cancellation policy.
- No refund will be Applicable -For any missed/unused services of the tour including the meals due to any reason.
- No cash refund will be Applicable – If the tour is indefinitely postponed / Stopped during travel due to a natural calamity, riots, political disturbances, or any other unforeseen calamities. We will issue Credit Notes to guest which he/she may use in future travel however subject to cancelation/Refund policy of Respective components booked.
- In case of any Visa denial or any delay in the Visa process, we shall not be responsible for any loss due to the same and no refund will be applicable. Visa approval and process duration is as per consulate/embassy discretion only.
* Above is just a quote, no rooms Have been blocked, rooms are subjected to availability only,
* Our Executive may change your itinerary depending on the weather condition and ferry availability, the same shall be conveyed to guest on a day to day basis.
* In case of any unexpected bad weather Condition, Natural Calamity Or due to any unavoidable circumstance if the ferry/fight / Helicopter to Port Blair, Havelock, Neil or other island gets canceled, some other alternative accommodation will be provided in Port Blair / Havelock, Neil Island or any other island, These additional night / Nights of accommodation in Port Blair Havelock/ Port Blair / Neil Island or any other island will be on direct payment basis by guest, out liability will be restricted to the face value of ferry tickets / Helicopter tickets / Flight tickets if booked by us.
* Andaman and Nicobar group of islands are under restricted area please carry a valid photo ID issued by competent authorities, without which hotels may not entertain check-in.
* All Foreign nationals and Indian staying abroad holding a passport of a different country (PIO/OCI) needs to register themselves on arrival at Port Blair airport (immigration) which should have valid India .
* Our Executive will hold the placard outside the Airport Exit gate, the guest is requested to Reconfirm the flight details with our local tour manager before boarding the flight.*Issues regarding child age to be settled by the guest directly to the Hotel.
*In case of political unrest, non-availability of seats in pvt ferry, bad weather or the sudden breakdown of the vessel we may shift guest to alternative Govt ferry and no refund will be entertained during that situation.
* All the ferry service inland and inter-island may change the schedule without prior notice due to weather conditions, technical snag, operational requirement or commercial. we do not owe any responsibility for the same, our liability is restricted to the face value of the tickets only.
* All the hotels on Port Blair, Havelock, and Neil Island have early check out 0800hrs, guest having late afternoon flights may book additional tours accordingly.
* In case ferry to Neil island does not operate due to the schedule change or non-availability of seats in Private or Government ferry guest will be brought back to Port Blair and alternative sightseeing will be provided.
* All the Hotels in Port Blair and Havelock has extra mattress system they do not provide extra beds
* Majority of the Hotels in Havelock / Neil do not have room service (all the foods are served on the main restaurant only), intercom and hot water facilities, although for children and elderly guest hot bucket water is available on request.There will be no refund for any unused services*In Andaman Mobile networks are BSNL, AIRTEL & VODAFONE and no other Networks are supportedIssue regarding child age to be settled by guest directly to the Hotel
Local sightseeing in Pahalgam is not included due to union restrictions in Pahalgam.
we can either arrange a vehicle or guest can pay directly on spot for trip to Aru, Chandanwari & Betaab valley @ supplement of INR 2500/- Per vehicle (08 Pax max to 01 Car). FYI our vehicle in Pahalgam can cover market & main area including Amusement park.
- Local sightseeing in Sonamarg is not included due to union restrictions so local attraction like Thajiwas Glacier can be done by ponies only (at direct pay basis).
- Another attraction is Zero point taking local cab from Sonamarg taxi union cost INR 5000/- (direct pay basis). FYI our vehicle in Sonamarg can roam around market place & main Sonamarg only.
Another attraction is Zero point taking local cab from Sonamarg taxi union cost INR 5000/- (direct pay basis). FYI our vehicle in Sonamarg can roam around market place & main Sonamarg only.
Cost for Gondola Cable Car, Gulmarg: INR 800/- Per Pax for Level 1 & INR 1000/- Per Pax for Level 2 (Total INR 1800/- for both). These Tickets can be booked on https://www.jammukashmircablecar.com/ only Online Bookings no Offline Bookings For Same
Honeymoon Inclusions like Flower Decoration, Candle light dinner, Badam Milk & Honeymoon Cake will be charged: INR 1000/- Per Couple.
For Ladakh Packages, the state government & concerned authorities has imposed the inner line permit for all tourists with immediate effect at Ladakh.The charges will be @INR 650 Per Pax. Client can pay that directly or you can include it in the package.
As per Package Policy
- It is mandatory for guests to present valid photo identification upon Check In.
- Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and may be chargeable by the hotel.
- For optional services and facilities (such as room service, mini-bar, snacks, laundry and telephone calls, etc). These will be charged while check-out, directly by the hotel.
- This is a system generated voucher and does not require Signature/Stamp.
- Service Fee of INR 250 will be applicable for any change in Hotel Check-In dates. Any rate difference found will be charged separately.
- Heater Charges will be additional as per Hotel
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You can check out the following plan for your Chennai trip -
Day 1: Arrive in Chennai and go for a sightseeing tour and explore Marina Beach, Fort St. George, Santhome Cathedral, National Art Gallery, St. Mary’s Church, Anna Zoological Park, Birla Planetarium, etc.
Day 2: Get transferred to Mahabalipuram and visit the ancient temples and other prominent sites.
Day 3: Explore local markets before returning home.
Considering it’s a metropolitan and the capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai enjoys the great internet and Wi-Fi connectivity in almost all regions. Not many know that Chennai was among the first Indian city to avail to Wi-Fi facility. Be it hotels, restaurants or cafés, they all offer Wi-Fi or a broadband internet network.
The legal age for alcohol consumption in Chennai is 21 years.
The city of Chennai is generally contemplated as safe for its tourists. Although, small crimes like pick-pocketing or bag-snatching are pretty common. It’s sensible to always be careful and alert of your surroundings and to avoid visiting isolated view spots.
Kapaleeshwar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Karaneeswarar Temple, and the heritage temples at Mamallapuram are major temples in Chennai to explore.
Yes, 3 days are sufficient to explore Pondicherry, however, if you wish to spend a relaxing vacation, then you can extend your tour by 1-2 days.
Some of the popular attractions that you might want to explore in a day in Pondicherry are Paradise Beach, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Seaside Promenade, and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Yes, you can add more days to this itinerary and if you are wishing to add more days to this tour then you can contact the agents of TravelTraingle. According to the extended days, you have to bear the extra amount.
August to October and January to March is a great time to book a Pondicherry sightseeing tour .
You can wear average cotton cloth because Pondicherry is known for the tropical climate. The women can wear Indian clothes whereas shirts and pants are the best options for men.
Madurai can be visited throughout the year. However, the summers can be extremely hot. So we would advise visiting Madurai during June to December. This way one can enjoy more, keeping the heat at bay.
It is usually hot. So one needs to carry Summer clothes while traveling to Madurai.
Yes, one can travel with anyone of any age group. This place is meant for all.
Chithirai Festival is celebrated in Madurai city during the month of April which lasts for two weeks.
The best time to visit Madurai is during the winter months, the climatic condition remains pleasant and comfortable.
Depending on which places you are visiting, where you are staying, and how many days you are spending in Rameshwaram, the cost of a Rameshwaram tour can range from anywhere between INR 10,736 to INR 40,000 or more. For an elaborate and wholesome tour of this scenic destination, travellers can choose from the different Rameshwaram tour packages and customize them accordingly. Travellers can explore the exclusive Rameshwaram tour package for an extensive tour of the city and experience a surreal vacation. Make sure to plan ahead and make your bookings in advance to get an idea of how much it will cost.
A Rameshwaram tour package includes seamless to and fro from the airport/railway station, taxi services to various tourist attractions for a hassle-free trip, hotel/guesthouse accommodation, exploration and sightseeing of various tourist spots within Rameshwaram including the Rameshwaram temples, beaches, markets, etc. The Rameshwaram tour package is wholesome and covers almost every aspect of your trip, from exclusive stays to comfortable travel, the package takes care of each and every need of the traveller. Recognizing that each traveller has different travel requirements, the tour package is entirely flexible and can be customized accordingly.
A 4 to 5 days tour is ideal for Rameshwaram. This holy pilgrimage town features marvellous temples and numerous tourist attractions, worth exploring on a holiday. The place also hosts numerous adventurous excursions to the nearby places. Shopping in Rameshwaram is one such experience that makes holidayers grab local items back home.
Rameshwaram is home to the famous Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple that attracts pilgrims and visitors from across the world. The temple features a majestic structure with marvellous art work beautifying the entire premises. The town features numerous other significant temples and tourist places making it an ideal place to holiday with family and kids.
To explore the various prominent temples and scenic landscapes of Rameshwaram, one would require at least 4-5 days. A 1-day tour is not enough for Rameshwaram. The city houses some of the most renowned and marvellous temples. Rameshwaram is also known for its glistening beaches and lush green sanctuaries. Hence, to cover the numerous tourist spots, a trip to Rameshwaram should at least be for 4 days.
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