Madurai – Trichy – Thanjavur – Rameswaram Tour Package
Day 1: Madurai
- Our representative will welcome you at Madurai – the cultural capital of Tamilnadu.
- On arrival at Madurai, check in to the hotel and then proceed for sightseeing at Madurai,
visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, a historic Hindu temple located in the southern banks
of river Vaigai. The complex houses 12 gateway towers called gopurams, ranging from 45-50m
in height, the tallest being the southern tower, 51.9 metres (170 ft) high.
- Then visit Arulmigu Koodal Azhagar Temple and Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace.
- Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Rameswaram - Trichy - Thanjavur
- Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and then drive towards Tiruchirapalli – also known
as Trichy – known for most prominent historical monuments.
- On arrival, visit to Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple at Srirangam – a Hindu temple dedicated
to Lord Ranganatha Swamy and also the first, foremost and the most important of the 108
main Vishnu temples. There are 21 magnificent and huge towers. Sri Ranganatha Swamy
temple lies on an islet formed by the twin rivers Cauvery and Coleroon. This temple is also
known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati, Periyakoil, Bhoologa Vaikundam and Bhogamandabam.
- Then visit nearest Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple – dedicated to Lord Shiva (as
Jambukeswarar) and Goddess Parvathi (as Akilandeswari). The temple is associated with the
Pancha Bhoota (five elements) specifically the element of Water (Jala), The sanctum of Lord
Jambukeshwara has an underground water stream. And one can see water coming out of that
stream. The Presiding Deity is Devi Akilandeswari Amman. Akhilandeshwari means ‘Ruler of the
Universe’ (Akilam – Universe, Aanda – Ruler, Eswari – Goddess). Then visit Ucchi Pillayar Temple –
a 7th century Hindu temple, one dedicated to Lord Ganesha located a top of Rockfort.
- Then drive to Thanjavur (Tanjore). On arrival at Thanjavur, check in to the hotel and proceed
for sightseeing of Thanjavur, visit Brihadeeswara Temple, the biggest attraction of Thanjavur
and also known as the Big Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site). This architectural marvel
temple built during 11th century by Raja Raja Chola, the Great Chola emperor. The vimana
tower above the sanctum is one of the tallest in South India. Then visit Thanjavur Palace also
known as Maratha Palace or Nayak Palace is a wonderful historical structure in the town of
Thanjavur. It was the official residence of the Maratha rulers from 1674 to 1855.
- Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Thanjavur – Rameswaram
- After breakfast at 8 AM check out from Hotel and drive to Rameswaram – a prominent Hindu
pilgrim center located on Pamban Island.
- on arrival check into Hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Rameshwaram –
visit Agnitheertham – is one of the most visited Tirthams of Rameswaram for a holy
bath, Ramanathaswamy Temple – renowned for its magnificent corridors and massive
sculptured pillars. Then visit Ramjharoka Temple, Dhanushkodi and Adam’s Bridge.
- Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Rameswaram – Madurai
- Morning, after breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Madurai.
- On arrival at Trivandrum or Madurai, you will be transferred to the Airport or Railway
Station. Madurai – Tiruchirappalli – Thanjavur – Rameswaram Tour Package ends with the
delightful memories.
