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Pandiya Travels has been operating for 15+ years with a 4.9★ Google rating from 500+ verified reviews. We are a licensed tour operator offering 100% customized packages, zero hidden charges, GPS-enabled AC vehicles, verified drivers, and 24/7 customer support — all under one roof.

Yes. We are a licensed tour operator registered under GST (33BQBPA5431R1ZV), listed on Justdial, Sulekha, TripAdvisor, and IndiaMart, and recognized as an IATA-approved agency. You can verify our credentials before booking.

Our registered office is at 1st Floor, 1175-1B, Vaigai Complex, Meenakshi Nagar 2nd Street, Natham Road, Kannanenthal, Madurai – 625014. We also serve customers across KK Nagar and Anna Nagar areas.

Three steps: (1) Call/WhatsApp us or fill the contact form with your trip details. (2) Receive a detailed, itemised quote within 2 hours. (3) Confirm with 20% advance payment — we handle hotel, vehicle, and guide bookings. Doorstep pickup is guaranteed on Day 1.

We operate Monday to Sunday, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Emergency support is available 24/7 for customers already on a trip.

We accept UPI, net banking, credit/debit cards, and online transfers. All payments are secure. Our GST number is 33BQBPA5431R1ZV.

Top attractions include Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, Koodal Azhagar Temple, and the local Madurai markets. We cover all these in our half-day and full-day sightseeing packages.

Yes. A full-day tour with Pandiya Travels covers Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, and Gandhi Memorial Museum comfortably. We recommend starting early (by 7 AM) to make the most of the day.

Popular one-day trips include Madurai to Rameshwaram (175 km), Madurai to Kodaikanal (120 km), Madurai to Kanyakumari (245 km), and Madurai to Dhanushkodi (200 km). All are available as fixed or customized day-trip packages.

Yes. We offer doorstep pickup and drop-off from Madurai Airport (IXM), Madurai Junction Railway Station, and any hotel or address within the city. Available 24/7 on request.

Local sightseeing by cab typically costs ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 for a full day depending on the vehicle type and distance. Pandiya Travels provides transparent, all-inclusive pricing with no surprise charges at the end.

Yes. Our local guides are trained in the history and architecture of Madurai’s key temples and heritage sites. Guide service can be added to any sightseeing package on request.

We maintain a fleet of AC and non-AC vehicles: Maruti Swift (sedan), Toyota Etios (sedan), Mahindra Xylo (7-seater), Toyota Innova Crysta (7-seater premium), and Force Tempo Traveller (12–13 seater). All vehicles are GPS-enabled, well-maintained, and hygiene-checked before every trip.

Rental rates depend on vehicle type, distance, and duration. Sedan cars start from approximately ₹1,200/day for local use. Outstation rates are calculated per km with driver allowance included. Contact us for an exact quote based on your route.

Yes. We offer self-drive car rental in Madurai for licensed drivers. Popular models include the Swift and Etios. Full-day and multi-day bookings are available. Visit our [Self Drive Car Rental page] for rates and availability.

For standard rentals and all tour packages, a professional, verified driver is included. Self-drive options are also available separately where you drive the vehicle yourself.

Our quoted tour packages include all toll and parking charges. Fuel is typically included in fixed-rate packages. For customized outstation trips, the breakdown is clearly listed in your quote — no hidden additions.

Yes. We offer one-way and round-trip outstation cabs from Madurai to destinations like Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Tirumala, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, and Kerala. Call us for one-way pricing.

Yes. We serve corporate clients with dedicated vehicles for employee transport, client visits, and outstation business travel. Bulk booking discounts are available.

We offer: family tour packages, couple/honeymoon packages, friends group tours, pilgrimage circuits (Rameshwaram, Tirupati, Kashi), hill station packages (Kodaikanal, Ooty, Munnar, Coorg), North India tours, and international packages to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Dubai, Bali, and Maldives.

Day trip packages start from ₹1,499/person. Overnight domestic packages start from ₹3,999/person. Family packages start from ₹5,999/person. Couple/honeymoon packages start from ₹4,999/couple. International packages start from ₹40,000/person depending on destination.

Yes — 100%. Tell us your destination, travel dates, group size, budget, and preferences. Our team builds a tailored itinerary with your choice of hotel category, vehicle, and sightseeing spots. No fixed itineraries imposed.

Standard inclusions: AC vehicle with driver, hotel accommodation (as per category selected), sightseeing as per itinerary, driver allowance, toll and parking charges, and itinerary planning. Meals and flight tickets are included in select packages — always listed in your quote.

Yes. Group tours of 4 or more people are eligible for discounts up to 20%. Larger group bookings (10+) receive priority pricing. Call us to negotiate a group rate.

The most popular family packages are Kodaikanal (2N/3D, ₹15,000 approx.), Kerala (2D/1N, ₹40,000 for 4 pax), and Andaman (5N/6D, ₹85,000 for 4 pax). All include child-friendly vehicles and family hotels.

Yes. We handle international packages including visa assistance, flight booking, hotel, local transport, and guided sightseeing. Current popular destinations: Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, Bali, Sri Lanka, and Maldives.

For domestic packages, 5–7 days advance booking is sufficient. For international packages, we recommend booking 15–30 days in advance to allow time for visa processing and flight planning.

A tempo traveller is a 12 to 17-seater mini van ideal for group travel. Pandiya Travels operates Force Tempo Travellers with 13 AC seats, comfortable push-back seating, ample luggage space, and a professional driver.

Tempo traveller rental rates in Madurai depend on the number of seats, trip type, and distance. Local half-day rates start from approximately ₹2,500–₹3,500. Outstation rates are calculated per km. Contact us for an exact quote for your route and dates.

Tempo travellers are ideal for: family pilgrimages (Rameshwaram, Tirupati, Kashi), friends group outings, corporate team outings, wedding/event transportation, school/college trips, and multi-day outstation tours with 8–13 passengers.

Our tempo travellers are fully air-conditioned with push-back seats, clean interiors, and GPS tracking. We conduct hygiene checks before every trip.

Yes. Multi-day outstation bookings are available with driver stay included. We have completed 1000+ km round trips for pilgrimage groups across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala.

No documents required from the customer’s side for standard bookings. Just confirm group size, route, and travel dates. A 20–30% advance secures the booking.

Yes. Madurai to Tirupati by tempo traveller is one of our most-booked pilgrimage routes. The 430 km route is comfortably covered overnight. Driver, AC vehicle, and toll included in the package price.