This tour package takes you through all the major South Indian temple destinations and experience its rich legacy and architectural grandeur. Since decades, South India has been at the top in terms of its magnificent temple architecture and centuries old historic heritage.
Destinations Covered: Chennai- Tirupathi- Kanchipuram- Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) - Tiruvannamalai- Pondicherry- Chidambaram-Tanjore- Trichy- Madurai - Rameswaram- Trivandrum- Kanyakumari- Trivandrum
Chennai
Once you arrive at Chennai, our representative will receive you and assist for your smoothe check in at the hotel.Relax for a while and start for visiting some of the popular locations in Chennai like, Kala Kshetra, Gandhi Memorial, Mylapore shrine and Marina Beach. Return to hotel after exploring the locations. Overnight stay in Chennai.
Chennai - Tirupati - Chennai
Post breakfast, start for a day trip to Tirupati, which will take approximately Three Hours to reach by road . Visit the world renowned Tirumala Tirupati temple housing Lord Venkateshwara as the presiding deity. Marvel the architectural grandeur and historic heritage of the temple, dine in world's one of the largest kitchens feeding at least a lakh of devotees every day. Return to Chennai after a soulful experience at Tirupati. Overnight stay in Chennai.
Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Kanchipuram, the erstwhile power centre of Pallava dynasty. Visit the most popular shrines like Kamakshi Amman temple, Kailasanathar temple and Ekambareshwarar temple, depending on the temple timings. Post lunch, resume your drive to Mahabalipuram, the most frequented South Indian coastal town. Check into the hotel and relax for a while. Start visiting the monolithic stone structures in the shore temples and the other locations at Mahabalipuram. Spend your evening along the sandy beaches before returning to hotel. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram - Tiruvannamalai - Pondicherry
After breakfast, drive to Tiruvannamalai, known as spiritually vibrant destination. Visit Arunachaleswara temple, one of the Five Panchabootha temples, representing Fire. After visiting the temple, resume your drive to Pondicherry, the erstwhile French Conclave. Check into the hotel. After relaxing a while, explore the beauty of Pondicherry at your own pace. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Pondicherry Sightseeing
This day is for sightseeing tour of Pondicherry. Start with Aurobindo Ashram, known for its spiritual connection with The Mother. Observe the silence and rituals in the ashram and resume to visit Auroville, the most popular location in Pondicherry. Auroville is the planned city where people from different nationalities live together with peace and harmony. Visit the various parts of Auroville before returning to hotel. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Thanjavur
Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and start your drive to Chidambaram, the most sacred destination for Saivaites in Hinduism. Lord Nataraja, one of the manifestations of Lord Shiva is the presiding deity here and is called as the Cosmic Dancer. After visiting the temple, resume your drive to Thanjavur. En-route visit the centre where the brass statues are manufactured in the traditional way over decades. Reach Thanjavur, check into the hotel. After relaxing a while,start to visit Brihadiswara Temple built by the Great Chola Emperor Raja Raja Chola I. The temple is a thousand years old engineering marvel with the largest idols of Linga and the Bull. MArvel the tallest sanctum tower with the monolothic stone weighing eighty tonnes atop the tower. Try to explore the various mystic structures in the temple and return to hotel. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.
Thanjavur - Trichy
This day, you will be travelling to Trichy. Reach Trichy and check into the hotel. Relax for a while. Start to visit Srirangam Renganathaswamy Temple, acclaimed as the world's largest functioning Hindu temple. Worship the presiding deity Lord Renganatha in the reclining posture. Your post lunch session will include visit to Jambugeswara temple at Tiruvanaikoil and Rockfort temple. Return to hotel. Overnight stay in Trichy.
Trichy - Madurai
After breakfast, start your drive to Madurai, one of the oldest South Indian cities with the longest surviving civilization. Reach Madurai, check into the hotel and relax for a while. Later start to visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Palace and other prominent locations. Experience the culture and lifestyle of this sleepless city. Return to hotel. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Madurai - Rameswaram - Madurai
Today you will be on a day trip to Rameswaram, the most popular sacred destination in Hinduism, attracting large number of tourists and devotees round the year. Worship Ramanatha Swamy, the Linga idol made with sand in Ramanatha Swamy Temple, also famous for the longest and beautiful corridors. Explore the beauty of the temple and the sandy shores before taking the return drive to the hotel. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Madurai - Trivandrum
Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and start your drive to Trivandrum, the capital city of the God's Own Country. Reach Trivandrum and check into the hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Later in the evening, visit the most popular Padmanabha Swamy Temple with Lord Vishnu in the reclining posture as the presiding deity. Marvel the architectural grandeur and historic excellence of the temple. Return to hotel. Overnight stay in Trivandrum.
Trivandrum - Kanyakumari - Trivandrum
Today you will be on a day excursion to Kanyakumari, where you can reach in two hours' drive. Kanyakumari is popular in many ways, being the southernmost tip of India, the place where Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Ocean confluence with each other, one of the very few locations in the world known for the most beautiful sunrise and sunset and most importantly the eternal monuments and wonderful temples. Visit Kanyakumari Amman Temple and explore the nearby regions. Post lunch, plan to visit the Viveknandar Rock, Tiruvalluvar Statue and Gandhi Memorial. Stay at the shore to watch the most scenic sunset for the day. Behold the beauty of the sight before taking your return drive to the hotel. Overnight stay in Trivandrum.
Trivandrum Departure
Post breakfast, check out from the hotel. Based on your departure schedule, you will be assisted to reach the airport to board your flight. South India Temple Tour ends with wonderful memories!