Temple Tour of South – 8D/7N

8 Days

1N
Mahabalipuram
2N
Pondicherry
2N
Madurai
1N
Rameshwaram
1N
Kanyakumari

Quick Facts

Core Attractions

Meenakshi Temple – Madurai

Shore Temple – Mahabalipuram

Vivekananda Rock Memorial – Kanyakumari

Auroville & Aurobindo Ashram – Pondicherry

Speciality of this Trip

Flight

Hotel

Transport

Meals

Description

  • Visit in Chennai – Fort St George, St. Mary’s Church, museum, Kapeeleshwara Temple, San Thome Cathedral, Government State Museum & National Art Gallery
  • 2nd longest beach in world – Marina Beach
  • Kanchipuram Temple complex
  • Panch Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance and the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram
  • In Pondicherry, cover Aurobindo ashram, churches and Auroville
  • In Tanjore, visit Brihadeshwara Temple, Tanjore Palace & Museum
  • In Madurai, Tirumalai Nayak, Koodal Azhagar Temple and Meenakshi Temple
  • Assistance at airport and sightseeing tours by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Start From Chennai and End in Madurai

Tour Details

Tour Name
Temple Tour of South
Duration
8 Nights / 9 Days
Destinations Covered
Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Tanjore, Trichy, Madurai
Tour Type
Group Tour
Travel Mode
Private A/C Vehicle
Accommodation
3★ / 4★ Hotels
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Tour Highlights
Fort St. George & Marina Beach in Chennai, Shore Temple & Arjuna's Penance in Mahabalipuram, Aurobindo Ashram & Auroville in Pondicherry, Brihadeshwara Temple & Tanjore Palace in Tanjore, Rock Fort & Meenakshi Temple in Madurai
Visa Required
Not Required for Indian Citizens
Ideal For
Culture Enthusiasts, History Buffs, Family Travel

Tour Plan

Day 01: Arrival in Chennai

Meet our representative upon arrival in Chennai—the capital city of Tamil Nadu is situated 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 the hotel and check in for an overnight stay.

Day 02: 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 03: Chennai – Mahabalipuram (65 kms / approx 1.30 hours)

Drive to Mahabalipuram—the major seaport of the ancient Pallava kingdom based at Kanchipuram—and wander around the town’s great, World Heritage-listed temples and carvings that inflame the imagination, especially at sunset. Take an excursion to Kancheepuram—visit the Ekambaranatha Temple, Vaishnavite Vaikunta Perumal Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kamakshi Temple, and Kailasanatha Temple. Overnight in Mahabalipuram.

Day 04: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (100 kms / approx. 2 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. Arrive and check in at your hotel. Later, proceed for a 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 the Church of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and a must-visit attraction of Pondicherry—Auroville. Overnight in Pondicherry.

Day 05: 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 06: Pondicherry – Tanjore (170 kms / approx.4 hours)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to visit a 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 an overnight stay in Tanjore.

Day 07: 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 en route visit Rock Fort, Srirangam, and Thiruvanaikkaval. By evening, reach Madurai hotel (approx. 3 hours) for check-in and overnight stay.

Day 08: Sightseeing in Madurai

After breakfast, visit Tirumalai Nayak Koodal Azhagar Temple and witness the evening prayer ceremony at Meenakshi Temple. The rest of the day was leisurely at the hotel. Overnight in Madurai.

Day 09: Departure from Madurai

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

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