Temple Tour of South India
Quick Views
- Day1: Chennai
- Day 2: Chennai to Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram
- Day 3: Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry
- Day4: Pondicherry- Swamiimal
- Day 5: Swamimalai- Tanjore
- Day 6: Tanjore to Madurai
Tour Attractions
Tour Plan
- 5 Nights & 6 Days
- Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Swamimalai - Tanjore - Madurai
Tour Overview
The lands of south India apart from being renowned for the pristine environs, palm fringed beaches, scrumptious delicacies and warm hospitality is famed for housing several temples which are quite popular for their stunning ambiance and divinity. Explore some of the popular temples of the southern region of India and their ecstacity with our 6 days Temple Tour of South India.
Tour Itinerary
Day1: Chennai
Upon your Chennai arrival, you will be greeted by one of our representatives who will help you in your hotel Transfers. Rest and relax there for a while. Later proceed for sightseeing of Chennai. You will be visiting some renowned tourist attractions which include St. Thomas Mount, San Thome Cathedral, Kapaleeshwar temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and the National Art Gallery, which is one of the oldest Art Galleries of the country. Later in the evening explore the Marina Beach. Overnight stay at Hotel in Chennai.
Day 2: Chennai to Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram
The following day after having breakfast, you will be leaving for Mahabalipuram. Enroute halt over Kanchipuram and explore some of the spectacular attractions like Kailasanathar Temple, hindu temple commenced in Dravidian Architectural style, Varadaraja Perumal temple, which is amongst those 108 temples of Lord Vishnu which is believed to be visited by 12 poet saints and Agastheeswarar Temple, a beautiful structure which is one amongst the navagraha temples of Chennai. Then continue your drive to Mahabalipuram, The port city which is famous for its temples. Upon arrival, proceed for your check-ins. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry
The following day after breakfast you will be proceeding for sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram. Explore the major attractions like the Shore and the Five Ratha Temples, tiger Caves and Arjuna Penance. Thereafter you will be leaving for Pondicherry. Upon arrival proceed for your hotel Check-ins and relax there for a while.
The evening can be spent at discretion. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day4: Pondicherry- Swamimalai
The following day After breakfast you will be leaving for the cultural exploration of Pondicherry. Visit the coastline of 32 kms, pristine beaches and fishing villages. Thereafter you will be visiting Aurobindo Ashram,which is quite popular sight to visit while south india excursion and Auroville. Later you will be heading for Swamimalai. Enroute you will be visiting Chidambaram along with Gangaikonda Cholapuram. Upon Swamimalai arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Later you will be visiting Swamimalai Murugan temple. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 5: Swamimalai- Tanjore
The following day after breakfast, you will be leaving for Tanjore which is quite renowned for its cluster of Temples. The city of temples houses several temple within and around which are quite renowned amongst which Navagraha temples are quite popular. Upon your arrival, proceed for your check-ins.
Thereafter proceed for a guided exploration which include the visit to Vijayanagar Fort, Shiva Ganga Garden and Alangudi Temple. Later you will be exploring the Brihadeshwara temple along with Chandra Bhagavan temple. Overnight stay at hotel in Tanjore.
Day 6: Tanjore to Madurai
The following day after breakfast, you will be transferred to Madurai Airport where you will be boarding the flight for the onward journey.