Temple Tour of South

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Chennai
Meet our representative upon arrival in Chennai-the capital city of Tamil Nadu is sited on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. it has played a very crucial role in the traditional, historical and academic growth of the country, representing the different elements of the highest variety of the Dravidian civilization. Also, considered as the cultural hub of South India which is famous for its affluent heritage in classical dance, music, architecture, sculpture, crafts, etc. After reaching, proceed to hotel and check-in for overnight stay.

Day 2:

Sightseeing in Chennai
Explore Chennai-Visit Fort St George, St. Mary's Church and a museum, Kapeeleshwara Temple, San Thome Cathedral, Government State Museum & National Art Gallery. Drive past Marina Beach, the second longest beach in the world. Overnight in Chennai.

Day 3:

Chennai –Mahabalipuram(65kms / approx 1.30hours)
Drive to Mahabalipuram -the major seaport of the ancient Pallava kingdom based at Kanchipuram, and a wander round the town’s great, World Heritage–listed temples and carvings inflames the imagination, especially at sunset. Take an excursion to Kancheepuram -Visit the Ekambaranatha Temple, Vaishnavite Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kamakshi Temple, and KailasanathaTemple. Overnight in Mahabalipuram.

Day 4:

Mahabalipuram –Pondicherry(100kms / approx. 2hours)
After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. Arrive and check-in at your hotel. Later, proceed for half day sightseeing of Pondicherry, starting with Aurobindo ashram -Founded in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo and a French-born woman known as ‘the Mother’, this spiritual community now has about 1200 members who work in the ashram's many departments. Also, cover church of sacred hearts of Jesus and a must-visit attraction of Pondicherry–Auroville. Overnight in Pondicherry.

Day 5:

Leisure at the hotel in Pondicherry
Breakfast at the hotel, rest of the day leisure at the hotel. Alternatively, you can explore the Local streets, Markets and French colonies of Pondicherry. Overnight in Pondicherry.

Day 6:

Pondicherry–Tanjore (170kms / approx.4hours)
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to visit half-day sightseeing of Mahabalipuram covering Panch Rathas, Arjuna's Penance and the Shore Temple. Later, drive towards Tanjore and check-in at the hotel upon arrival for overnight stay in Tanjore.

Day 7:

Tanjore –Trichy –Madurai
After early breakfast, check-out from the hotel and explore Tanjore-Visit Brihadeshwara Temple, Tanjore Palace & Museum.Later drive towards Trichy (approx. 2 hours) and enroute visit Rock Fort, Srirangam and Thiruvanaikkaval. By evening, reach Madurai hotel (approx 3 hours) for check-in and overnight stay.

Day 8:

Sightseeing in Madurai–Excursion to Rameshwaram(One way –170 kms / approx. 3hours)
After breakfast, visit Tirumalai Nayak,Koodal Azhagar Temple and witness evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple. Later proceed for a day excursion to Rameshwaram. In the evening return back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Madurai.

Day 9:

Departure from Madurai
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Madurai airport for return flight back home.