Our Spiritual South India tours covers one of the most visited religious pilgrimage destinations in India, Tirupati. From there, explore the harmonious township of Auroville in Pondicherry, with a stop at the majestic Srilakshmi Golden Temple in Vellore and the famous temples in Kanchipuram. Then proceed to Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage site home to the Shore Temple.
On arrival in Bangalore, also known as “Garden City”, meet our Holxo Holidays representative and proceed to the hotel. After some rest, proceed for a sightseeing tour to visit Lalbagh, the seat of the state legislature - Vidhana Soudha, Art Gallery, the vibrant Cubbon Park established in 1870, Bull Temple and ISKCON temple.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
After early breakfast, check out and drive towards Tirupati. On arrival, check in to the hotel and then proceed for darshan of the world-famous temple of Tirumala built on top of Seven hills. Tirupati is the divine home of the Shri Tirumala Venkatachalapathi shrine and is the one of most visited temples in the world. Darshan tickets are available online and should be pre-booked.
Overnight at the hotel.
After early breakfast, check out from the hotel to drive to Pondicherry enroute visiting the ancient city Vellore to see Vellore Fort Museum, with its exhibits of ancient artefacts and costumes, Srilakshmi Golden Temple and then, Kamakshi Amman temple and Ulagalantha Perumal temple in Kanchipuram.
Overnight stay at Pondicherry at the hotel.
After breakfast, proceed to Matrimandir, the most important spiritual edifice of Auroville. Visit the archaeological site of Arikamedu and then the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Promenade Beach and finally Sri Aurobindo ashram.
Overnight at the hotel.
Check out of the hotel after breakfast to drive towards Chennai. Enroute visit Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) covering the rock temples - Five Rathas, rock-cut cave temple from the 7th century - Mahishasuramardini Mandapa, Mamallapuram Lighthouse, Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna Mandapam, Shore Temple and the Mahabalipuram Beach.
Later, depart for Chennai airport/railway station for your return journey back home.