Navagraham Tour Package

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Nine Planets Temples (Navagraham temples) in Tamil Nadu is a set of nine Hindu temples, each dedicated to one of the nine planetary deities, the  Navagraham  in various places around   Kumbakonam  (The Temple town) in Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity in all the temples is Shiva, with a shrine dedicated to the planetary deity.  Tirunallar Saniswaran Temple is located in  Karaikkal , all the other temples are located in Tamil Nadu.

The present masonry structure for most of the temples were built during the reign of Medieval Cholas between the 7th and 11th centuries with later additions from the Vijayanagar period. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, most of the temples have a five-tiered Rajagopuram. The temples are a part of the popular Navagraham pilgrimage in Tamil Nadu.

Day 01

No of temples covered: 02 Temples

Total distance covered: 384 Kms

On your arrival at Chennai, our company representative will welcome and take you for breakfast and short briefing will be made about the tour. We will drive you to Thirunallaru and Darshan Sanieswaran temple (Sani) and have lunch.

After lunch we will visit Keezhperumpalam and Darshan Naganathaswamy temple (Kethu). After Darshan, proceed to Kumbakonam for dinner and overnight stay.

S.No From To Distance Covered
1 Chennai Tirunallaru 286 Kms
2 Tirunallaru Keezhperumpalam 39 Kms
3 Keezhperumpalam Kumbakonam 59 Kms
Day 02

No of temples covered: 05 Temples

Total distance covered: 155 Kms

After Breakfast we will forward drive to Thingalur and Darshan Kailasanathar temple (Chandran), and drive to Alangudi and Darshan Apatsahayesvarar temple (Guru), and reach the hotel at Kumbakonam followed by lunch.

Check out the hotel in the evening and proceed to Thirunageswaram and Darshan Naganathar temple (Rahu) and then to Sooryanarkoil and Darshan Siva Suriyan temple(Suryan).

After the Darshan we will visit Kanjanur and Darshan Agnieswarar temple (Sukra) and reach Sirkazhi for dinner and overnight stay

S.No From To Distance Covered
1 Kumbakonam Tirunageswaram 06 Kms
2 Tirunageswaram Suryanarkoil 11 Kms
3 Suryanarkoil Kanjanur 03 Kms
4 Kanjanur Sirkazhi 41 Kms
Day 03

No of temples covered: 02 Temples

Total distance covered: 290 Kms

After breakfast we will take you to Vaideeswaran koil to Darshan Vaidanathaswamy temple (Chevvai) and to Thiruvengadu to Darshan Swetharenyesvarar temple (Budhan).

After lunch, check out from hotel and we will drive you back and drop you at Chennai and bid farewell.

Cost Includes :

1. Pickup and drop at designated point

2. Air-condition accommodation on Twin share basis

3. Vegetarian food for the entire trip (breakfast and Lunch for 3 days and Dinner for 2 days)

4. All transfer and temple visits by AC Vehicle

5. Vehicle permits, Toll, parking charges, driver allowance

6. Tour Manager and Guide Charges

7. One litre Water bottle three per day for each person


Cost Excludes :

1. Cost for performing any rituals

2. Special Darshan Tickets in other temples, if required

3. Any expenses like tips, laundry, telecom, Internet, mini bar, room service, and porter fees

4. Any other meal/food not mentioned in the inclusion

5. Medical expenses

6. Any other destination not mentioned in the itinerary

7. Any monument, camera fees

Travel Insurance

It is highly recommended that the Tour Participants acquire adequate insurance cover to secure their life, health and property as may be advised by your insurance agent to cover any eventualities, associated with your overseas travel including health, accidental injury, loss, liability and the like depending on your assessment of your risk potential. The Tour Participants are advised to discuss your insurance needs directly with your insurance agent before proceeding on the tour and at your own cost procure any additional cover as may be advised. Please note, Insurance is the subject matter of solicitation, please read the terms and conditions of the insurance document carefully before finalizing your desired insurance cover.

Dress Code

It is mandatory to wear the traditional dress as mentioned below. Otherwise the temple authorities will not permit you to enter the temple. The pilgrims shall wear Traditional Dress only.

Male: Dhoti, Shirt, Pant, Kurtha, Paijama.

FeMale: Saree, Half Saree, Chudidhar with Dupatta.

Do’s in Temple:

Concentrate on the Diety inside the temple.

Respect ancient customs and traditions while in temple.

Respect religious sentiments among co-pilgrims

Deposit your offerings only in the Hundi.

Follow the procedures of the temple and wait for your turn for the Darshan of the Lord.

Don’ts in Temple:

Carrying much jewellery and cash.

Wearing footwear in and around the premises of the temple

Throwing away the prasadam and theertham given to you at the temple.

Eating non-vegetarian food, consumption of liquor and other intoxicants and Smoking while in Temple.

Wearing any head guards such as helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.

Committing any act of violence or harshness in the temple premises.

Spit or be a nuisance inside the temple premises.

Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets/equipments

Goods and Service Tax:

GST will be extra and will be charged @ 5% on the mentioned package cost.

Validity:

The mentioned price is valid only till end of April 2021.

Payment Terms:

The payment terms are as follows:

50% advance payment of the total package cost at the time of booking

Balance 50% payment along with GST should be paid within 7 days before the departure

Booking Policy

Online Booking: You can purchase our services from our sales outlets at Bangalore or Chennai, or you can book your tour/services / payment online through our website. Our website provides the facility making online booking of tours and services. After confirmation in written from us via Email or by in writing.

Booking Amount

For the services contracted, a minimum deposit of 30% of the total cost is to be paid by you to Ravel Roads. The advance is required to hold the booking on confirmed basis.

Balance Payment

The full balance payment is to be paid 10 days prior to the date of start of services. Any booking made within 10 working days of the date of services would be considered as a late booking and for same the full and final payment is required to be made at the time of booking itself.

Note: Apart from above, in case of bookings for special train journeys, hotel or resort bookings during the peak season (Christ-mas, New Year) full payment is required to be made at the time of booking itself.

Payments: All payments are to be paid in behalf of Ravel Roads.

How to Pay:

Domestic payments

1. By Cash / Cheque / Demand Draft

2. By Electronic money transfer (RTGS & NEFT)

3. By Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, net banking.

International payments

1. By Bank transfer to our bank (Bank Details)

2. By Online Payment Gateway through Razor Pay.

3. By Debit Card, Credit Card

In case of payment through credit card, the bank charges (3% extra) – would be levied over and above the total amount.

Note:

1. All payments should be free and clear of any withholding tax and deduction.

2. Bank charges, if any, for remittance (by remitting bank or by intermediary bank) would be strictly borne by payer.



Cancellation / No show / Early Departure Policy:

In case of cancellation of tour or travel services due to any reason, you are requested Please inform us in writing or by Email. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive letter in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:

Cancellation charges for any mode of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.

Air ticket issued on special fare are non-refundable and the guest shall bear cancellation charges.

Group Tours

1. If the reservation is cancelled 30 days prior to the date of arrival – 90% may be refunded (except the transaction charges).

2. If the reservation is cancelled 15 days prior to the date of arrival – 50% may be refunded (except the transaction charges) .

3. If the reservation is cancelled 07 days prior to the date of arrival – 25% may be refunded (except the transaction charges).

If the cancellation is any later than the above stated period or in case of ‘No Show’- No Refund.

No refund or any changes will be accepted at last minute for tour starting or after starting or middle of the tour.

Individual Tours (FIT Tours)

Cancellation policy of Individual tours is subject to changes. It depends upon the cancellation policy of the respective hotels and other service operators your tour is associated with. Different hotels and service operators have different cancellation policies which we are required to abide by. In the unfortunate event of cancellation of trip by guests, we would charge 10% of total booking amount as processing charges +the charges levied by the corresponding service providers.

Please note:

The itinerary may have changed. The products and services displayed may have changed. The photos of meals/sightseeing are for reference and may differ from the actual meals/sights. Distance between places and temperatures are approximate and can change depending on travel, road conditions and climatic changes.

Itinerary may change at any time

we reserve the right to alter, amend, change or modify the tour package and itineraries before or during the tour. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you promptly of such changes as and when they are made.

Such changes may be necessitated due to factors beyond our control such as Force Majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, sport events, weather conditions, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels/flights, cancellation / re-routing of flights or railway, closure of / restricted entry at a place of sightseeing.

Generally, we try to avoid dates when big Fairs, Exhibitions and other events are held in certain cities as hotels are fully booked several years ahead.

If you have to travel on such dates, you may have to stay in alternate hotels or hotels in other cities.

We will make reasonable efforts to keep the overall package of services unchanged. However,

We shall not be liable to refund any amount or pay any compensation on account of any change in itinerary.