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Temples of Tamil Nadu Tour from Chennai

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Duration

7 Nights / 8 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

This private 8-day spiritual and cultural journey covers the most significant temple cities of Tamil Nadu, starting and ending in Chennai. Explore ancient temples, majestic forts, sacred shrines, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites that reflect South India’s architectural brilliance and rich heritage. From Chennai’s colonial charm and Kanchipuram’s thousand temples, to the spiritual sanctuaries of Madurai, Rameshwaram, and Thanjavur, the tour also includes the French colonial town of Pondicherry and the exquisite stone carvings of Mahabalipuram, offering a perfect blend of devotion, history, and culture.

Highlights

  • Discover the grand Dravidian architecture of Meenakshi Temple and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.
  • Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas with the world’s longest temple corridor.
  • Marvel at the Great Living Chola Temples at Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, and Darasuram.
  • Experience the French colonial charm and Auroville’s spiritual aura in Pondicherry.
  • Explore the UNESCO-listed rock-cut temples and sculptures of Mahabalipuram.

Bulk discount (by Percent)

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 Discount on 2-person group 2 2 44.4%
2 Discount on 3-person group 3 3 45.9%
3 Discount on 4-person group 4 4 52.8%
4 Discount on 5-person group 5 5 52.0%
5 Discount on 6-person group 6 6 56.7%
6 Discount on 7-person group 7 7 55.5%
7 Discount on 8-person group 8 8 60.3%

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Chennai - City Tour

• Arrive at Chennai International Airport; meet your representative and transfer to hotel.
• Visit Fort St. George and St. Mary’s Church, built by the British East India Company in 1640 AD.
• Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple, an ancient Dravidian-style Shiva temple.
• Explore Vadapalani Murugan Temple, a popular pilgrimage site.
• Visit Government Museum, showcasing ancient sculptures and paintings.
• Visit DakshinaChitra Museum, depicting South Indian heritage and architecture.
• Visit Santhome Cathedral Basilica, built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle.
• Drive past Prakasam Salai and the vibrant Marina Beach.
• Overnight at hotel in Chennai.

Day 2: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Vellore (140 kms / 3 hrs approx.)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Drive to Kanchipuram, the "City of Thousand Temples."
• Visit Kailasanathar Temple, an 8th-century sandstone structure.
• Visit Ekambareswarar Temple, home to a 2,500-year-old mango tree.
• Visit Varadharaja Perumal Temple and Vaikunta Perumal Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
• Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, dedicated to the goddess Parvati.
• Continue to Vellore, check in at hotel.
• Visit Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple, gilded with 1,500 kg of pure gold.
• Explore Vellore Fort and Jalakandeswarar Temple within its premises.
• Overnight at hotel in Vellore.

Day 3: Vellore – Tiruvannamalai – Trichy (280 kms / 6 hrs approx.)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Drive to Tiruvannamalai.
• Visit Annamalaiyar Temple, one of India's largest Shiva temples, representing the fire element.
• Visit Ramana Maharshi Ashram, a spiritual center of Advaita Vedanta.
• Continue to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli); check in at hotel.
• In the evening, attend Arti Ceremony at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.
• Overnight at hotel in Trichy.

Day 4: Trichy – Madurai (135 kms / 3 hrs approx.)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world.
• Visit Rock Fort Temple, atop an ancient 3,800-million-year-old rock formation.
• Visit Jambukeswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and the water element.
• Drive to Madurai, check in at hotel.
• Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, featuring 33 million sculptures.
• Visit Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, blending Dravidian and Islamic styles.
• Visit Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple, and Palamuthirsolai Temple.
• Overnight at hotel in Madurai.

Day 5: Madurai – Rameshwaram (170 kms / 4 hrs approx.)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Drive to Rameshwaram, check in at hotel.
• Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas with world’s longest corridors.
• Visit Lakshmana Tirtham, with marble sculptures of Lord Lakshman.
• Explore Adam's Bridge (Ram Setu), the mythological bridge to Lanka.
• Overnight at hotel in Rameshwaram.

Day 6: Rameshwaram – Chettinad – Thanjavur (250 kms / 5 hrs approx.)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Drive to Thanjavur via Chettinad, famous for its grand mansions:
• Explore the region’s unique mansions adorned with imported European materials.
• Witness the fading glory of 19th-century Chettiar homes.
• Continue to Thanjavur, check in at hotel.
• Visit Brihadeshwara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Explore Vijayanagar Fort, Thanjavur Art Gallery, and Saraswathi Mahal Library.
• Overnight at hotel in Thanjavur.

Day 7: Thanjavur – Darasuram – Gangaikonda Cholapuram – Chidambaram – Pondicherry (180 kms / 5 hrs approx.)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Visit Darasuram (Airavatesvara Temple), a Chola architectural masterpiece.
• Visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, built by Rajendra Chola I.
• Visit Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram, dedicated to Lord Shiva’s cosmic dance.
• Continue to Pondicherry, check in at hotel.
• Overnight at hotel in Pondicherry.

Day 8: Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram – Chennai (160 kms / 4 hrs approx.)

• Breakfast at hotel.
• Visit Auroville and Pondicherry Museum.
• Drive past the French Quarters, including Raj Nivas and colonial churches.
• Enroute visit Mahabalipuram (UNESCO World Heritage Site):
• Visit Five Rathas, Krishna’s Butterball, and Cave Temples.
• Explore Shore Temple and Arjuna’s Penance rock carvings.
• Continue to Chennai airport for onward departure.

Included/Excluded

  • Assistance on arrival at airport.
  • 7 Nights' accommodation in 5-star hotels.
  • Daily breakfast and meal as per day plan.
  • Private air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
  • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
  • Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Bottled drinking water in car.
  • Government taxes.
  • Any flight tickets.
  • Camera charges at monuments.
  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
  • Gratuities & optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Tour's Location

FAQs

What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

Hotels used or similar for 7 nights accommodation 5 Star Hotels Chennai x 1 night: Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai/ Hilton Chennai Vellore x 1 night: Fortune Park Vellore Trichy x 1 night: Courtyard by Marriott Madurai x 1 night: Courtyard by Marriott/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai Rameshwaram x 1 night: The Residency Towers Thanjore x 1 night: Svatma Pondicherry x 1 night: Palais De Mahe/ La Villa

How many person will be in the group ?

There could be upto 10 people in the group.

Does this tour include airport pick ?

Yes, you can arrive on any flight and private airport transfer will be provided.

How do travelers meet the group ?

On first day of sightseeing all group member will assemble in hotel lobby and there will be first introduction with group member.

What category of hotel accommodation will be provided ?

4star below mention or similar hotels accommodation is included in the tour. Hotels used or similar for 10 nights accommodation Hotels used or similar for 7 nights accommodation Chennai x 1 night 4* - The Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan Vellore x 1 night 4* - Regency Sameera Vellore by GRT Hotels/ Fortune Park Trichy x 1 night 4*- Sangam Hotels Madurai x 1 night 4* - GRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel Rameshwaram x 1 night 4*- Daiwik Hotel Thnjore x 1 night 4* - Sangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort Pondicherry x 1 night 4* - Le Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa

Can travelers upgrade the accommodation to 5-star hotels?

Yes, travelers can upgrade the accommodation to 5-star hotels by paying the supplement. Please send inquiry for same from the booking page to get the price quote.

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