Description: Madurai known as the 'Athens of the East' and "city of nectar", Madurai is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu and was home to the ancient Tamil Sangam, the literary conclave that produced the first epic, Silappathikaram. Today, it is known to produce the best harvests of jasmine flowers. One cannot ignore mention of the Meenakshi Temple, which is as well known for its architectural splendour as also a shelter, which inspired a thousand arts.
Kanyakumari is the southern most important point of peninsular India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Besides its importance as a Hindu pilgrim centre, it is famous for its beautiful views of sunrise and sunset over the waters. It was once referred to as the Alexandria of the east. During the early part of the eighth century AD Islam entered the southern part of India through the sea route with traders and missionaries. Through St. Thomas, one of the twelve Ap ostles of Christ, Christianity arrived in this area in AD 52.
Tiruchendur Lord Muruga arrived with his band of warriors to fight against the Asura, Soorapadma. So a temple was constructed at Tiruchendur for lord Murugan in remembrance of this. Rameswaram is one of the holy cities in India. Ramanathswamy temple is very famous for India's longest temple corridor ever built.
Rameswaram is known for one of India's most venerated and most visited Shiva shrines, dedicated to Sri Ramanathaswamy. It is so intimately associated with the life of Sri Rama, the hero of the epic Ramayana, that both Saivites and Vaishnavites consider every grain of Rameswaram's sand very sacred. There is a traditional belief among the Hindus that a pilgrimage to Kashi will be complete only after a visit to Rameswararn, also hailed as "Benaras of the South".
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Package Details |
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Package Name |
Chennai-Kanyakumari-Tiruchendur-Rameswaram-Madurai Tour |
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Destination Covered |
Chennai-Kanyakumari-Tiruchendur-Rameswaram-Madurai |
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Travelling Mode |
Train |
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Station/Departure Time |
Chennai Egmore at 19:50 hrs |
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Class |
SL/3AC |
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Frequency |
Every Thursday |
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Meal Plan |
EPAI |
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Hotel Name |
Kanyakumari - Hotel Singaar/ Temple Citi/ AR Residency or similar Rameswaram - Hotel Star Palace/ Vinayaga or similar |
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No of Train Berth |
SL – 8 & 3AC - 8 |
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Class |
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Standard |
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Comfort |
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Category |
Prices |
| Single | Rs. 26620/- |
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Twin sharing |
Rs. 15180/- |
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Triple sharing |
Rs. 12100/- |
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Child(5-11 years) with bed |
Rs.7490/- |
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Child (5-11 years) without bed |
Rs. 6450/- |
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Class |
(Group Booking 4-6 Pax) |
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Standard |
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Comfort |
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Occupancy |
Prices |
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Double |
Rs. 12560/- |
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Triple |
Rs. 12030/- |
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Child(5-11 years) with bed |
Rs. 10620/- |
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Child (5-11 years) without bed |
Rs.9580/- |
Tour Itinerary:- Chennai - Kanyakumari -Tiruchendur - Rameswaram - Madurai
DAY 01:
Departure from Chennai Egmore Railway Station Train No. 20635/ANANDAPURI Express at 19.50 hrs.
Day 02:
Arrival Nagercoil Railway Station by 07:40 hrs, pick up & Check-in Hotel at Kanyakumari; assemble at 11:00 hrs in Hotel lobby and proceed to visit Kumari Amman Temple, Three Seas Mingle Point, Vivekanand Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Mandapam.
(Please note driver will drop all tourists near to Kumari Amman Temple and from there tourists shall visit all places on their own, all the places are walkable from that point). Return to hotel on your own as per your convenience. Meet at hotel lobby at 16:30 hrs. Visit sun set point and wax museum. Drop at hotel / market for shopping. Overnight stay at Kanyakumari.
Day 03:
View early morning Sunrise in the Seashore on your own. Morning check-out at 08:30 hrs and proceed to Rameswaram by Road and enroute visit Tiruchendur Temple. Reach Rameshwaram and check-in hotel. Evening free to enjoy the place on your own. Overnight stay at Rameswaram.
Day 04:
Early Morning at 05:00 hrs, proceed for Darshan at Ramanathaswamy Temple. After that visit Ramarpadam Temple, five faced hanuman temple and drop to hotel. At 11:30 start for Madurai - Visit Thirupuran-KundramMurugan Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal and Meenakshi Amman Temple. Drop at Madurai Railway Station at 18:00 hrs to board Train No 20636 ANANDAPURI Express at 21.50 hrs.
Day 05: Arrive Chennai Egmore by Train No 20636/ at 06.10 hrs.
Tour Ends...
Note: Train timings mentioned are indicative only and subject to change without any prior notice as governed by concerned Railway. All guests are required to check and confirm the same with the Railway.
Note:-
1. All sightseeing places are subject to time availability and schedule running of trains. IRCTC cannot be held responsible for the train delay.
2. IRCTC will not be responsible for any Natural or Social calamities.
3. The visit to the sightseeing places is subject to weather & road conditions.
Package Includes to be changed as:
Package Excludes:
Frequency/Tour Dates:
From Chennai Egmore by Train No. 16823 Ananthapuri Special Exp. at 20.10 hrs. (Every Thursday).
"Online tickets will be generated and issued 4 days prior to the departure. Berth preferences/changes shall not be entertained as the tickets generation is through centralized PRS. Tourists are requested to travel as per the berths allotment".
No. of Train Berths :
Sleeper Class - 8
3AC Class - 8
Details of Hotels
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Places |
Hotel Name (Comfort Package) |
Hotel Name (Standard Package) |
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Kanyakumari |
Hotel Singaar/ Temple Citi/ AR Residency or similar |
Hotel Singaar/ Temple Citi/ AR Residency or similar |
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Rameswaram |
Hotel Star Palace/ Vinayaga or similar |
Hotel Star Palace/ Vinayaga or similar |
| No. of days before commencement of Trip | Total Deductions |
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| Up to 15 days (excluding departure date) | ₹250.00 per passenger |
| Up to 8-14 days (excluding departure date) | 25% of the package cost |
| Up to 4-7 days (excluding departure date) | 50% of the package cost |
| Less than 4 days | 100% of the package cost |
Tripozo or its partner is not liable for missing of one or more services as per the itinerary due to late running of trains. Tourists should strictly adhere to the timings failing which Tripozo or its partner will not be liable for missing of any service including darshan and return train. If the tourists miss the bus arranged by Tripozo or its partner at any place, they should reach the next place of the itinerary on their own.
Tourists should take care of their personal belongings and luggage. Tripozo or its partner is not liable for losses or thefts.
In case of cancellation of Darshan in situations beyond the control of Tripozo or its partner including peak rush during festivals refund will be made only for the services missed. No refund will be made in case of skipping of any service including darshan voluntarily by the tourist. No refund will be made in case of missing of any service including darshan due to the negligence of tourists.
For assistance, contact:
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City Name |
Contact Details |
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Chennai |
Telephone Number |
Shri Breshnevmuthu 8287931972 / 9363488231 |
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Fax Number |
044-28263727 |
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Email-Id |
breshnevmuthu6436[at]irctc[dot]com /tourismmas[at]irctc[dot]com |
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Bengaluru |
Telephone Number |
080-22960014/13 |
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Fax Number |
080-23123877 |
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Email-Id |
tourismsbc[at]irctc[dot]com |
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Kochi |
Telephone Number |
0484-2382991/92 |
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Fax Number |
0484-2382990 |
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Email-Id |
tourismers[at]irctc[dot]com |
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Secunderabad |
Telephone Number |
040-66201263 |
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Fax Number |
040-66201264 |
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Email-Id |
tourismscz[at]irctc[dot]com |
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