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Come and delve into Tamil Nadu’s magical creations of natural wonder and scenic brilliance intact with tales of the past in its many destinations. The south Indian states are one of the best places for relishing the history, however, apart from that, this 9N/10D spiritual temple tour package around Tamil Nadu will offer you an itinerary filled with shrines, beaches, architecture and gardens. The temple tour will start from Chennai where you can relax in the beach and visit attractions like St. George Fort, St Mary’s Church, Kapaleeswarar Temple and Sri Parthasarathy Temple. Later, drive down to the fishermen town, Mahabalipuram and check - out some age-old work of stone sculptures in attractions such as Shore Temple, Caves, Krishna Mandapam, Five Rathas and Arjuna's Penance. A stop at Pondicherry to sightsee places like Manakula Vinayagar Koil Temple, the Sacre Coeur Church, the Raj Nivas and Sri Aurobindo Ashram is always pleasant. On the following days, you can visit the 300 m long ancient Kallanai dam in Tiruchchirappalli and temples like Ranganathaswamy, Rockfort and Jambukeshwara. The itinerary also includes an excursion tour to Thanjavur attractions like Sivagangai Garden, Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple, Mariamman Temple, Mariamman Temple and Schwartz Church. Also, a further down towards the south eastern tip, visit places like Ramanathaswamy Temple and Gandhamadana Parvatam in Rameshwaram and Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, Meenakshi Temple and Mariamman Teppakulam in Madurai. This tour package also includes a trip to Kanyakumari, here you can witness the beautiful sunset from sunset point overlooking Swami Vivekananda Memorial and also visit other sites like Gandhi Memorial and Kanyakumari Temple.
Arrival at Chennai Airport / Railway Station. The friendly city of Chennai is the gateway to the temple state of Tamil Nadu. Drive to the pilgrim city of Kanchipuram, also known as the town of a thousand temples. Here you'll visit the temples of Ekambaranathar, Kailasanatha, Varadharaja Perumal, and Kamakshi Amman. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silk saris, and you'll have a chance to visit the silk weavers and learn about the history of this colorful fabric, which is an essential part of a South Indian bride’s trousseau. Then continue to the Mahabalipuram – This 7th-century erstwhile port city of Mahabalipuram is famous for its historical stone carvings and rock-cut shore temples. Stop at the Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna's Butterball, and the Five Rathas. Don't forget to leave time to enjoy the stunning views of the town and the sea from the lighthouse on the hill. Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram hotel.
After breakfast check out from Mahabalipuram hotel and drive to Pondicherry. This place was earlier called as Puducherry located on the east Indian seaboard. Here you can witness French influence architecture with a few Gallic accents. Spend the evening at leisure with nature. Overnight stay at hotel.
Today proceed for Pondicherry attractions like Manakula Vinayagar Koil Temple, the Sacre Coeur Church, the Raj Nivas and Sri Aurobindo Ashram, The Pondicherry Museum. Return to the hotel in Pondicherry for an overnight stay.
Morning after breakfast drive to the Divine land of Chidambaram. Chidambaram is dedicated to Lord Nataraja – (God Siva in the form of a Cosmic Dancer – known as Shiva tandava). It is one of the few temples where Siva and Vishnu are enshrined under one roof. This ancient temple was built by the Cholas. It is devoted solely to the art of Bharatanatyam and is one of the rare temples where Shiva is represented by an idol rather than the customary Lingam. Spread over an area of 40 acres with a gopuram on each side, the temple is distinguished by five sabhas or courts. Apart from this, the sacred land of Chidambaram, has many exquisite temples and attractions. Overnight stay at hotel.
Today after morning breakfast driver for Tanjavur. The ancient capital of the Chola empire, the town of Tanjore is known for the Brihadeeshwara Temple, an architectural masterpiece that you'll spend your day exploring. The temple is one of the tallest in the world and the world's first complete granite temple. Trichy Another ancient city, Tiruchirappalli (also known as Trichy) is famous for its ancient temples. Start by visiting the temples of Srirangam and Jambukeswarar. Then continue to another special place, the Rock Fort Temple complex, perched on a rock from where you can enjoy splendid views of the city and the Kaveri river. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed to one of the oldest Indian cities, Madurai. (Madurai is an ancient city with many temples, it derived its name from the divine nectar dripped from Shiva’s matted locks). Once here you can visit sites like Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, Meenakshi Temple and Mariamman Teppakulam. Overnight stay at the hotel in Madurai.
Morning after breakfast proceeds to Rameswaram. An island with mythological significance, Rameswaram is one of the holiest cities of Hinduism and part of the Char Dham pilgrimage. Experience the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple and the footprints of the god Ram. Overnights stay at hotel.
Today after breakfast proceed for excursion to Dhanushkodi, where the confluence of the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal resemble a bow and arrow. Relax on the shore as you enjoy beautiful views of the ocean and bird life, then head back to Rameswaram. Overnight stay at hotel.
Today morning after breakfast check out from Rameswaram hotel and driver for Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is a small coastal town in Tamil Nadu, famous for its mountainous terrain, palm-fringed beaches, coconut-lined paddy fields, and iconic monuments. Earlier it was known as 'Cape Comorin' or 'The Land's End'. Kanyakumari is a paradise for nature lovers, history buffs, and peace seekers as it is home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls and ancient temples. The unique thing about Kanyakumari is that it is the only place in India where you can see the sunrise and sunset on the same beach. And on full moon days, you can witness the sunset and moonrise simultaneously. Witness to Vivekanand Rock Memorial, Triveni Sangam, Kanyakumari Devi Temple, Gandhi Mandapam. Overnight stay at Kanyakumari.
Today spend the morning at leisure. Later check out from hotel and transfer to Kanyakumari Railway Station to board the train for your onward journey!
Cities
Varkala, Kovalam, Kanyakumari
STARTING FROM
INR 28,999
