Blessings of the South With Tirupati

An early morning flight to Madurai. Pick up on arrival at Madurai Airport and proceed to Rameshwaram. En route, stop at Pamban Bridge for photography and later check in at the hotel.

In the afternoon, we will do a sightseeing tour of Rameshwaram. The temple here is highly famous among Hindu pilgrims all around the globe. Visit the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial and other attractions in and around.

Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.

Meals - Nil

Today, after breakfast, you will visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (if not visited yesterday). It is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples and is known for its grandiose architecture. Next, visit Adam’s Bridge or Rama Setu, a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island and Mannar Island. You will be taken to Dhanushkodi, the beautiful ruin at the south-eastern tip of Pamban Island.

Later, return to the hotel, and the remaining time in the evening is free for leisure or shopping.

Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.

Meals – Breakfast

Today morning, check out after breakfast and return drive to Madurai. Check in to the hotel and freshen up.

Later, visit Meenakshi Temple, said to have been built in the 6th Century BC. After visiting Meenakshi Temple, proceed to Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, a rock-cut temple which is believed to have been built by the Pandyas during the 6th Century. Later (if time permits), visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace, the regal palace of the Nayaks of Madurai, which will give you a deeper understanding of the local history, and Gandhi Museum.

Overnight stay in Madurai.

Meals - Breakfast

Today, early morning, departure transfer to Madurai Airport to board the flight to Tirupati. On arrival at Tirupati Airport, pick up and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Tirupati.

Meals – Breakfast

Today, post breakfast, you will head towards the sightseeing tour of Tirupati.

First, we will go to Tirumala, which is a quaint town situated 22 km from Tirupati, and visit Tirupati Balaji Temple in the morning to seek blessings from Lord Vishnu.

Tirumala is a hill town that is home to Sri Venkateswara Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple is also known by other names including Tirumala Temple, Tirupati Temple, and Tirupati Balaji Temple. Here, you can marvel at the Dravidian architecture of the temple, which is believed to have been constructed over a period starting from 300 AD. The temple is one of the eight Vishnu Swayambhu Kshetras and is listed as the 106th and the last earthly Divya Desam.

Later, you will visit Padmavathi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi, the consort of Lord Venkateswara and believed to be the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi. Then head towards Sri Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, which is one of the centrally protected monuments of national importance.

After seeking blessings at the temples, you will visit Kapila Theertham, which is a popular Shaivite temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Kapila Theertham is perched at the entrance of a mountain cave. There is a huge stone statue of a seated bull, Nandi, Shiva’s steed, which greets devotees and passersby at the entrance to the temple. There is a magnificent waterfall located at the end of the temple, where you can spend some peaceful time in the serene environs.

After the sightseeing tour of Tirupati, return to the hotel in the evening.

Overnight stay in Tirupati.

Meals – Breakfast

Today, we will provide a departure transfer to Tirupati Airport in time to board the flight to your home or next destination.

Meals – Breakfast

Above Itinerary is just indicative, do not consider it as a Final Schedule. It can be changed or swapped or rerouted.

Date & Time of Tours can be changed by Local Agent / Tour Operator.

Any Driving distance mentioned in the itinerary is tentative, actual time may vary depending on traffic condition and various other factors beyond our control