Palani - Madurai - Thanjavur - Srirangam Temple Tour Package (03N/04D)

Our representative will welcome you at Coimbatore - drive to Palani - popular pilgrimage site dedicated for Lord Murugan situated on a hill overlooking the town. The Murugan temple is prominent and one of the Six Abodes of Lord Murugan. It is said that the temple was built by a Chera King. After getting the divine blessings of Lord Murugan, drive to Madurai - the cultural capital of Tamilnadu and one of the important temple towns of Tamilnadu. Madurai attracts a large number of tourists from within the country and abroad. On arrival at Madurai, check in to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure. If time permits, evening walk in the streets of Madurai and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out the hotel and 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 drive to Thanjavur (Tanjore). On arrival at Thanjavur, check in to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning after breakfast, check out the hotel and 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 drive to Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) - also known as Trichy - known for most prominent historical monuments. On arrival on Tiruchirappalli, check in to the hotel and then 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. Evening, visit to Samayapuram Mariamman Temple - a popular temple in Samayapuram in Tiruchirappalli. The main deity, Samayapurathal or Mariamman, a form of supreme mother goddess Durga or Maha Kali or Aadi Shakthi, is believed by the devotees that the Goddess has enormous powers over curing illnesses and hence, it is a ritual to buy small metallic replicas, made with silver or steel, of various body parts that need to be cured, and these are deposited in the donation box. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning, after breakfast, check out the hotel and drive to towards Madurai. On arrival at Madurai, you will be transferred to the Airport or Railway Station. Palani - Madurai - Thanjavur - Srirangam Temple Tour Package ends with the delightful memories.