9 Nights / 10 Days

Trip to South India Temples

  • Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Thanjavur – Trichy - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Madurai - Chennai

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Overview

Explore the rich spiritual heritage with our 10-day South India Temple Tour. Journey through ancient temples renowned for their stunning architecture and cultural significance. This experience takes you to iconic Hindu temples across Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Chennai, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai, and Rameshwaram. Our packages offer seamless adventure with comfortable accommodations, hygienic transfers, and delicious mealsNote: This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what is possible on this tour. You can contact our tour experts to customize the tour to suit your preferences

Trip Highlights

  • Visit Sri Parthasarathy Temple and Kapaleeswarar Temple in Chennai.
  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram.
  • Guided tours to the Rai Niwas and Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Pondicherry.
  • Darshan at the Chidambaram temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva).
  • Marvel at the Brihadeeswarar Temple – a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thanjavur.
  • Guided tour to the Rock Fort Temple Complex, an important landmark in Trichy.
  • Seek blessings at the well-known Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai.

Itinerary Detail

Land at Chennai Airport/Railway Station and meet our representative, who’ll greet you and assist you with a drive to your pre-listed hotel. Upon arriving, complete the check-in formalities and unwind. Later, enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour, which includes the Gandhi Memorial, Mylapore Temple, Marina Beach, and Kalakshetra.
After a day full of exploration, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

This morning, have your breakfast and leave by road for Mamallapuram. On the way, visit Kanchipuram. The erstwhile capital of the Pallava dynasty, Kanchipuram, is home to around 1000 temples, including 124 shrines. On reaching Mamallapuram, check in at the hotel to relax. Later, set off for a sightseeing tour of the town. Further, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Munch your breakfast, complete your checkout procedure, and get on a drive towards Pondicherry. On the way, visit Tiruvannamalai. Explore the beautiful temples in this city. On reaching Pondicherry, check-in at the hotel, and if time permits, you can enjoy local sightseeing.

Start with a visit to Auroville City. The city is based on the vision that no nation could claim it as its sole property. After witnessing the beauty of this place, visit the other attractions like the Aurobindo Ashram, which was founded by the Bengali philosopher Sri Aurobindo back in the early 20th century.

Later, you can visit the Vinayaka Temple. In the afternoon, don’t miss experiencing the fun boat rides in the Chunnambar backwaters. Relax and have a memorable experience amid beauty and tranquillity.

After that tiring day, come back to the hotel and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Today, after breakfast, drive to visit some other sightseeing places in Pondicherry, like the Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Matrimandir, Bharathi Park, Arikamedu, Chunnambar Backwater, and Paradise Beach. 

Afterward, the day is to be spent at your discretion. Further, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Begin your day with a drive towards Trichy. En route, halt at Chidambaram. This quaint town of Tamil Nadu is known as the seat of Lord Nataraja, the Cosmic Dancer. Here, you visit Chidambaram Temple, which has five sabhas.  

Thereafter, continue to Trichy, covering sightseeing in Tanjore, including the very well-known Brihadeeswarar Temple. Upon reaching Trichy, complete the check-in formalities and unwind. At night, have dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Wake up to a healthy breakfast and then get on the wheels to reach Rameshwaram. This is an island of Lord Rama’s temple in Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is the Linga of Sri Ramanatha Swamy, which happens to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India. 

Next, you’ll visit the Ram Setu Bridge, built with limestone shoals, it is a causeway that connects India to Sri Lanka. Continue with a visit to Dhanushkodi, known for its scenic beauty and ruins of ancient architecture.

Then, visit Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple (the vehicle will drive to an accessible point only) to explore the beach and famous temples. Further, have dinner and an overnight stay at Rameshwaram.

This day, after having breakfast, get on a drive to Kanyakumari, where the spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda spent days in meditation upon a rock off of the coast. Once arriving, complete the check-in formalities and unwind. 

After freshening up, proceed for Kanyakumari sightseeing, covering the Kumari Amman Temples – a symbol of unity and sanctity. Next, visit the Thiruvalluvar Statue, erected on one of the twin rocks offshore.

Then, head towards Triveni Sangamam and conclude your day by watching the spectacular sunset there. Further, have dinner and an overnight stay.

Post breakfast, complete the check-out formalities and proceed towards Madurai. It is also known as the Athens of the East. Upon reaching, complete the check-in procedure and unwind. Later, visit the Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple, which is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and her consort, Lord Shiva.  

Next, visit the Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, an ancient palace situated in Madurai. In the evening, attend the prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple. Further, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Commence your day with a drive to Coimbatore after having breakfast from Madurai. On your arrival, complete the check-in formalities and relax. Later, proceed to visit the sightseeing places. Start with exploring the Adiyogi Shiva Statue, the world’s biggest bust statue dedicated to the celebrated Hindu deity Shiva.

Further, retreat to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Your 10-day South India Temple Tour ends today. Wake up, have breakfast, and complete the check-out formalities. Then, you’ll get an assisted transfer to the Coimbatore Airport/Railway Station for your onward destination.  

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