This 12-day South India Temple Tour takes you through some of the most sacred pilgrimage
destinations across Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Begin in Chennai with visits to Kapaleeshwarar
Temple and Marina Beach, followed by a day trip to Tirupati for darshan at the revered Sri
Venkateswara Temple. Continue your journey through the temple cities of Kanchipuram,
Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry before exploring the spiritual centers of Chidambaram,
Tanjore, Trichy and Madurai.
Tour Highlights:
Darshan at Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati.
Explore ancient temples in Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.
Visit Chidambaram’s Nataraja Temple and Tanjore’s Brihadeeswarar Temple.
Experience the divine atmosphere of Meenakshi Temple in Madurai.
Offer prayers at Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram.
Enjoy coastal beauty at Kanyakumari and beaches of Kovalam.
Conclude with Padmanabhaswamy Temple visit in Trivandrum.
Arrive at Chennai International Airport where our representative
greets you and assists with hotel check-in. Spend the rest of
the day at leisure, adjusting to the spiritual ambience of South
India’s cultural capital.
Overnight stay in Chennai.
After breakfast, begin a full-day temple tour of Chennai. Visit
Parthasarathy Temple, Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Adeeswar Temple.
Continue to Marina Beach for a relaxing stroll. Return to the
hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight stay in Chennai.
After breakfast, proceed for a sacred excursion to Tirupati.
Visit the world-famous Sri Venkateswara Temple, considered one
of the richest temples in India. After darshan and blessings,
return to Chennai.
Overnight stay in Chennai.
Drive to Kanchipuram, known for its silk weaving tradition and
ancient temples including Ekambareswarar, Kamakshi Amman and
Varadharaja Perumal. Continue to Mahabalipuram and explore its
UNESCO-listed monuments including Shore Temple and Five Rathas.
Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. Visit Sri Aurobindo
Ashram, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, French War Memorial and
stroll along the charming French Quarter during the evening.
Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Drive to Tanjore via Chidambaram. Visit the sacred Nataraja
Temple, a renowned Shiva temple dedicated to Lord of Dance.
Continue to Tanjore for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight stay in Tanjore.
Start with Brihadeeswarar Temple, an architectural marvel from
the Chola era. Drive to Trichy and visit Rock Fort Temple,
Jambukeswarar Temple and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple. Proceed to
Madurai.
Overnight stay in Madurai.
Explore Meenakshi Amman Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Palace. In
the evening, witness the temple’s night ceremony, a signature
experience for visitors in Madurai.
Overnight stay in Madurai.
Drive to Rameshwaram, located on an island connected by the
Pamban Bridge. Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple, known for its long
corridors and sacred significance in Ramayana.
Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
Drive to Kanyakumari with an en-route visit to Thiruchendur
Murugan Temple. Witness the stunning sunset at the southernmost
tip of India where three oceans meet.
Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Visit Kanyakumari’s landmarks including Vivekananda Rock
Memorial, Gandhi Mandapam and Kanyakumari Amman Temple. Drive to
Kovalam and spend the evening relaxing by the beach.
Overnight stay in Kovalam.
After breakfast, drive to Trivandrum. Visit Padmanabhaswamy
Temple if time permits. Transfer to airport for your onward
journey with divine memories.
Tour Ends.
About the Package
Package Includes:
Hotel accommodation on double/twin sharing.
Daily breakfast at all hotels.
Private vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary.
Domestic flight tickets (as per itinerary).
Train tickets (as per itinerary).
Professional driver with fuel, tolls, parking & allowance.
All applicable taxes.
Assistance on arrival & departure.
Package Excludes:
International airfare.
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
Personal expenses: shopping, laundry, tips, etc.
Entry tickets, activity fees & guide charges.
Camera/permit charges wherever applicable.
Travel insurance.
Children Policy:
Children below 5 years stay complimentary (sharing parent’s bed).
Extra bed or mattress available at additional cost.
Meals for children available on request.
Adult supervision required during outdoor activities.
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