South India Pilgrimage Tour with Delhi

Stay – Delhi

On the day of arrival at the New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Delhi

After breakfast, proceed for a full day escorted tour of Delhi. Start your sightseeing from New Delhi, visit Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple (Baha'i Temple) and Qutub Minar.

Later in the afternoon, proceed to Old Delhi sightseeing tour, visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at the Chandni Chowk (A huge market of spices and clothes). Overnight stay at the hotel.

Stay – Puttaparthi

After breakfast at the hotel, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to New Delhi airport to board the flight to Bangalore. Upon arrival at Bangalore airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to Puttaparthy, the holy abode of spiritual figure Late Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later proceed to Lepakshi to visit the Veerbhadra Temple, Lepakshi Nandi, and Lepakshi Murals. On the way back to Puttaparthi, visit the impressive Fort ruins at Penugonda. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Stay – Puttaparthi

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the most famous Sri Sathya Sai Ashram, Prasanthi Nilayam. The ashram was established 40 years ago. Today you may attend the early morning prayers and also evening prayers, also explore the attractions of the ashram. Enjoy your complete day at the Ashram. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Stay – Tirupati

Early in the morning, drive to Tirupati. Upon arrival check–in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Stay – Tirumala

After breakfast, proceed to visit Tirupati Balaji or Lord Venkateshwara Temple – for Darshan and to get blessings of Lord Venkateshwara. Tirupati Balaji is one of the most sacred Hindu temples in India, this ancient and beautiful temple is located at the foot of the Tirumala Hills. Tirupati – Spread over seven hills, this township is the most picturesque pilgrimage center in South India. One must see the fervor with which the devotees stand in long queues for a glimpse of their Lord. Masses of coins, jewelry & hair are received as offerings.

After Darshan of Lord Tirupati Balalji, visit the famous temples of Tirumala, including Padmavathi Temple and Sri Kalyana Venkateswaraswami temple. Also pay a visit to Kapil Theertham – a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located at the end of the beautiful waterfalls of Tirumala. Later in the evening drive back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Stay – Chennai

Early in the morning, leave for Chennai. En–route visit the famous Srikalahasti Temple which is located in Srikalahasti. This holy town is set on the banks of River Swarnamukhi. After seeking blessings of Lord Shiva, continue your drive to Chennai. Upon arrival, check–in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour of Chennai, visit Kapaleeshwar temple, Fort St. George, Marina Beach etc. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Stay – Mahabalipuram

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Mahabalipuram. On the way visit "Kanchipuram – The city of 1000 temples" it is one of the seven sacred cities in India, here you can visit the Kamakshi Amman Temple, The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple, and Ekamberashwar Temple etc. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram, check into your hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Stay – Mahabalipuram

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed towards Thiruannamalai for sightseeing, visit 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. Also visit other local attractions including Arunachaleswara Temple and Virupaksha Cave. Later in the evening Krishna's Butterball in Mahabalipuram. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Stay – Madurai

After breakfast at the hotel, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to the Chennai airport to board the flight to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later visit the Meenakshi temple – One of the biggest and oldest temples in India. It is an ancient centre of worship as well as an Art Museum. After visiting Meenakshi temple, return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Stay – Kanyakumari

After breakfast at the hotel, visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, and Koodal Azhagar temple etc. Later in the afternoon, leave for Kanyakumari – the southern most tip of India, also the meeting point of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Upon arrival at Kanyakumari, check–in to the hotel for overnight stay.

Stay – Kanyakumari

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Kanyakumari, visit The Kumari Amman Temple or Kanya Kumari. From her love of Shiva to the ruby on her nose ring, which can be seen far from the sea, confusing sailors in thinking it is a lighthouse– everything enchanting and mysterious seems to converge in this temple. Also visit Suchindram Temple, this temple is dedicated to Sthanumalaya (Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma). Later, visit the Vivekananda rock memorial and Thiruvalluvar statue – one has to use the boat facilities to visit this beautiful memorial spot. Later in the evening, return to the hotel for night stay.

Stay – 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. Upon arrival, check–in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later visit the famous Padmnabhaswamy temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to the Trivandrum airport to board the flight to Delhi. get on–time assisted transfer to the airport to board a flight to Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to any convenient point or to the hotel in Delhi, as directed by client.