Devote 3 Days to the Temples of Rameshwaram & Madurai
Highlights
Rameswaram, Madurai
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
3 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on this 3-day trip that takes you to two places that have great importance in Indian history: Rameshwaram and Madurai. The former is the land that Lord Ram walked over on his way to cross the Indian Ocean. This path is called Sethu Samudhram and can be seen in the form of a narrow strip of land connecting India and Sri Lanka even today. Then, on to Madurai, which is recognised as the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, and is an important landmark for exploring Dravidian architecture.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Madurai
- After getting picked up from the Madurai railway station or airport, head to your accommodation. In the evening, we will visit:
- The Meenakshi Amman Temple which, with its 14, colourful gopurams (gateway towers), is a sight to behold. This temple is an important specimen of the Dravidian architecture that Madurai is famed for housing.
- Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, a Hindu temple built during the reign of the Pandyas, which is considered to be one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan. Also, learn about its rock-cut architectural style of the 6th century.
- Then, return to your accommodation for the day.
Overnight stay in Madurai.
- After getting picked up from the Madurai railway station or airport, head to your accommodation. In the evening, we will visit:
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Day 2: Rameswaram
- After breakfast head to Rameswaram, a town on the Pamban Island, which is considered to be an important site of pilgrimage for Hindus. Here, visit:
- Ramanathaswamy Temple which is supposed to have been built by numerous rulers from the 12th century onwards. The temple houses 1200 magnificent carved sandstone pillars that form the outdoor corridor.
- Dhanushkodi is a small town that was swept clear in the Rameswaram hurricane of 2013. Now uninhabited, this town is located on the southern tip of Pamban Island.
- Srivilliputhur Temple is a 192-feet-high structure built by Periyalvar in honour of Lord Shiva.
- Return to Madurai after sightseeing.
Overnight stay in Madurai.
- After breakfast head to Rameswaram, a town on the Pamban Island, which is considered to be an important site of pilgrimage for Hindus. Here, visit:
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Day 3: Madurai
- After breakfast, check out of your hotel.
- Proceed to spend some time shopping in Madurai's local markets before you are dropped off at the airport or railway station.
The tour ends here.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 2 | /person |
| 3 to 4 | /person |
| 5 to 6 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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