South India Highlights
Chennai (2N) – Tirupati (1N) – Kanchipuram (enroute) – Mahabalipuram (1N) – Pondicherry (1N) – Chidambaram (enroute) – Kumbakonam (1N) – Tanjore (enroute) – Trichy (1N) – Madurai (2N) – Rameswaram (1N) – Kanyakumari (1N) – Kovalam (1N)
The South India Temple tour begins in Chennai, covering the sacred pilgrimage of Tirupati, followed by the heritage sites like Kanchipuram & UNESCO listed monuments of Mahabalipuram. The tour continues by the French charm of Pondicherry, temple towns like Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur (Tanjore) and Trichy.
Further, the visit of vibrant town of Madurai & holy island of Rameswaram. Continue to southernmost tip of India mainland, Kanyakumari. The tour ends with the visit to world’s richest temple, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, with the departure from Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum).
Warm welcome upon arrival at Chennai Int’l Airport by our representative. Afterwards, transfer to the hotel. On arrival, check-in to the hotel. Evening at leisure or can explore famous T Nagar market.
Overnight stay at hotel in Chennai.
After breakfast at hotel, proceed for the sightseeing of Chennai. Beginning with the Fort St. George Museum- the first English fortress in India. Then head towards the Kapaleeshwarar Temple & Sri Parthasarathyswamy Temple. Then drive towards Tirupati.
Overnight stay at hotel in Tirupati.
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Tirupati Balaji Temple, one of the India’s most sacred pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Venkateswara. Also visit Sri Govinda Raja Swamy Vari Temple. Afterwards, drive back to Chennai. Witness the sunset at Marina Beach.
Overnight stay at hotel in Chennai.
Breakfast at hotel & then drive to Mahabalipuram. Enroute visit Kanchipuram- Ekambaranathar Temple, Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple & Arulmigu Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple. Continue drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival, visit the UNESCO listed monuments- Shore Temple, Krishna’s Butter Ball, Group of Monuments – Panch Rathas, Caves Temple, etc.
Overnight stay at hotel in Mahabalipuram.
After breakfast at hotel drive to Pondicherry also known as "French Riviera of the East". On arrival proceed to visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Sri Aurobindo Ashram & Auroville – known as “City Of Dawn”, an experimental township dedicated to human unity. Also visit French Colony. Have a leisure walk at Rock beach.
Overnight stay at hotel in Pondicherry.
After breakfast at hotel drive to Kumbakonam – the temple town of Tamil Nadu. Enroute visit Thillai Natraja Temple, Chidambaram. Continue drive to Kumbakonam. On arrival, proceed to visit Sri Oppiliappan Temple.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kumbakonam.
After breakfast at hotel, visit Adi Kumbeswarar Temple – 09th century Shiva temple & Airavatesvara Temple – part of the great living Chola Temples. Then head towards Trichy. Enroute visit Tanjore. Brihadeeswara Temple – a UNESCO world heritage site. Also visit Tanjore Maratha Palace. Continue drive to Trichy.
Overnight stay at hotel in Trichy.
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Ranganath Swamy Temple- world’s largest functioning Hindu temple. Also visit Rock Fort & Jambukeshwara Temple. Then drive to Madurai. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel in Madurai.
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Meenakshi Aman Temple – known for its magnificent Dravidian architecture. Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace- a 17th century palace complex famous for its massive & 248 white giant pillars. Also visit Gandhi Museum. Enjoy a tuk-tuk ride for night ceremony at Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Overnight stay at hotel in Madurai.
Breakfast at hotel. Head towards Rameswaram. Visit Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple - one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Then visit Pamban Bridge. Dhanushkodi – also known as the “last land of India”.
Overnight stay at hotel in Rameswaram.
After breakfast drive towards Kanyakumari. Enroute visit Thiruchendur Murugan Temple. Continue drive to Kanyakumari. On arrival, check in to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Kanyakumari.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, & Bhagavathy Amman Temple. Later drive to Kovalam. Evening witness the beautiful sunset at Kovalam Beach, known for its golden sand.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kovalam.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for the city tour of Kovalam beginning with the famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple – the world’s richest temple. Continue visiting Napier Museum & Sri Chitra Art Gallery. transfer to Trivandrum Int’l airport to board your flight for onward destination.