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South India Temple Tour Package from Mumbai
12 Nights / 13 Days
Mumbai – Chennai – Tirupati –
Thiruvannamalai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai –
Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari – Trivandrum
Tour Overview
This 13-day South India Temple Tour from Mumbai is designed for travelers seeking a deep spiritual experience across ancient temples, sacred towns, and historic pilgrimage sites. Begin in Mumbai before flying to Chennai, the cultural heart of Tamil Nadu, and continue through holy cities such as Tirupati, Thiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Madurai, Rameshwaram, and Kanyakumari. Each stop offers a mix of architectural brilliance, divine rituals, and spiritual energy.
Tour Highlights:
- Pilgrimage to Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati.
- Explore Kanchipuram’s iconic temples & silk heritage.
- Visit Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO monuments.
- Experience French-influenced Pondicherry & Aurobindo Ashram.
- Marvel at Tanjore’s Brihadeeswarar Temple.
- Srirangam & Rockfort temples in Trichy.
- Meenakshi Temple & Nayak Palace in Madurai.
- Ramanathaswamy Temple pilgrimage at Rameshwaram.
- Sunrise & sunset at Kanyakumari—meeting point of three seas.
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at Mumbai Airport where our representative welcomes you and assists with hotel check-in. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring local markets and seaside promenades.
Overnight stay in Mumbai.
Start the morning with a Mumbai sightseeing tour covering Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens and Marine Drive. Later transfer to the airport for your flight to Chennai. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Chennai.
Begin your Chennai temple tour with Parthasarathy Temple, Kapaleeshwarar Temple and other historic sites. Enjoy time at Marina Beach before returning to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Chennai.
Drive to the holy town of Tirupati for darshan at Sri Venkateswara Temple, one of the richest and most visited temples in India. Return to Chennai for overnight stay.
Visit the ancient temples of Kanchipuram including Ekambareswarar, Kamakshi Amman and Varadharaja Perumal. Continue to Mahabalipuram to explore its Shore Temple, Five Rathas and Arjuna’s Penance.
Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
Drive to Pondicherry and explore Promenade Beach, Aurobindo Ashram, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and the charming French Quarter.
Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Visit Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram en route to Tanjore, home to the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple.
Overnight stay in Tanjore.
Explore Brihadeeswarar Temple, then head to Trichy for visits to Rockfort Temple, Jambukeswarar Temple and Srirangam. Continue to Madurai.
Overnight stay in Madurai.
Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace. Attend the evening ceremony at Meenakshi Temple.
Overnight stay in Madurai.
Drive to Rameshwaram for darshan at Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the holiest Char Dham destinations.
Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
Travel to Kanyakumari with a stop at Thiruchendur Murugan Temple. Enjoy the stunning sunset from the coastal viewpoint.
Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Gandhi Mandapam and Kanyakumari Temple. Continue to Trivandrum for hotel check-in.
Overnight stay in Trivandrum.
After breakfast, explore Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum and Kuthiramalika Palace. Later, transfer to Trivandrum Airport for your onward journey.
Tour Ends.
Know Before You Book
Package Details & Booking Terms
- Complete ground arrangements in India as specified in the confirmed itinerary.
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing at the selected hotels.
- Breakfasts and other meals specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for airport transfers, intercity travel and sightseeing.
- Professional driver with fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance.
- Domestic flights, train tickets, activities, entrance fees and guides when specifically included in final itinerary.
- Meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure, as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All Gov't taxes are included.
- International airfare, visa fees and travel insurance.
- Flights, trains or road journeys not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals, entrance fees, permits, camera charges and guides unless included.
- Personal expenses, tips and medical or emergency evacuation costs.
- Expenses caused by weather, cancellations, illness, roadblocks or other circumstances beyond our control.
- Hotels, transport and activities are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
- Hotel check-in and check-out times apply as per individual hotel policy.
- Child rates, extra beds and complimentary stays depend on the confirmed hotel’s policy.
- Sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather, traffic, local restrictions or monument closures.
- The final written quotation will confirm the exact inclusions, exclusions and services.
- A 40% deposit is required to confirm your booking.
- The balance is payable 15 days before the tour or upon arrival in India, if agreed in advance.
- Payments must be made using the official bank or secure payment details provided by Tusk Travel.
- International transfer, card-processing and currency-conversion charges are payable by the traveller.
- 60 days or more before arrival: 10% cancellation charge.
- 59–30 days before arrival: 20% cancellation charge.
- 29–15 days before arrival: 25% cancellation charge.
- 14–8 days before arrival: 50% cancellation charge.
- 7 days or less before arrival, or no-show: 100% cancellation charge (no refund).
- Issued flight, train, permit and special-event bookings may be non-refundable.
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