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Sacred Temples of South India

Theme type: Spiritual Journeys

About

Chennai, on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the city’s roots as a British military garrison and East India Company trading outpost, when it was called Madras. Religious sites include Kapaleeshwarar Temple, adorned with carved and painted gods, and St. Mary’s, a 17th-century Anglican Church. Chennai is a culture-rich city with Carnatic music, delicious food, serene beaches and popular temples. It is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in India. The city never fails to mesmerize its visitors as it offers a unique experience.

Unique Experiences

  • ·Explore UNESCO World Heritage- Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram .
  • ·Visit to the Navagraha group Temples at Kumbhakonam
  • ·Site the Architectural Marvel Tanjore Temple, A World Heritage Site .

  • ·Visit Rameshwaram ,which is part of Char dham Temples .

Destinations

Chennai Day 1-2
Mahabalipuram Day 2-4
Tiruvannamalai Day 4-5
Pondicherry Day 5-6
Thanjavur Day 6-8
Madurai Day 8-11

The best time to visit

Chennai November to February
Madurai October to March
Pondicherry October to March
Thanjavur October to March
Tiruvannamalai October to March
Mahabalipuram October to March
Day 1
Day 1|| Arrival Chennai

Upon arrival at Chennai Airport you will be met with our representative & after Traditional Welcome you will be transferred to your hotel.  Visit San Thomas Cathedral, the Mylapore Temple , St. Mary’s Church & Marina Beach .Overnight at hotel.

Day 2
Day 2|| Chennai – Kanchipuram– Mahabalipuram ||150 Kms/04 Hrs.

After breakfast, you will be heading towards Kanchipuram-The city of Thousand temples  , Arrive& visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Tiru Parameswara Vinnagaram, Kailasanathar Temple, Kumarakottam Temple and many more. Continue on to Mahabalipuram and check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3
Day 3|| Mahabalipuram

Morning after the Breakfast visit the Shore temples (UNESCO World Heritage Site ). Evening ,visit rest of the monuments  or free to Enjoy the beach. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4
Day 4|| Mahabalipuram – Thiruvannamailai ||150 kms/3 Hrs.

After breakfast transfer to Thiruvannamalai  by surface . Arrive & Check in at Hotel and proceed fort the visits viz Arunachaleswarar Temple ,Sri Ramana Ashram , Vrupaksha cave etc  . Overnight at hotel.

Day 5
Day 5|| Thiruvannamalai – Pondicherry ||110 Kms/02½ Hrs.

After breakfast, you will be heading towards Pondicherry  – Arrive & visit Pondicherry Museum, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden, Promenade, Auroville,and later check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6
Day 6|| Pondicherry – Chidambaram - Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Kumbakonam -Darasuram - Tanjore || 225 kms/5.5Hrs

After Early breakfast Check out & proceed  to Tanjore enroute visiting the temples at Chidambaram , Gangaikondacholapuram , Kumbakonam , Darasuram. Arrive Tanjore &Check in at Hotel.  Overnight at hotel.

Day 7
Day 7|| Tanjore

After leisurely breakfast, proceed to visit Brihadeshwara temple & Tanjore palace. Overnight at  hotel..

Day 8
Day 8|| Tanjore – Trichy ||55kms /1.5Hrs || Madurai ||140 kms /03 Hrs

After breakfast, Checkout and proceed to Madurai ;enroute visiting Trichy viz Rock fort Temple visit  & Srirangam Temple. Arrive Madurai & Check in at Hotel . Overnight at hotel.

Day 9
Day 09|| Madurai

After breakfast ,Checkout and proceed to Madurai. & Arrive Check in at Hotel .Later proceed to visit Temple  visit Sri Meenakshi Temple, Thirupparakundram, Azhagar Kovil, Pazhamudhircholai, and Koodal Azhagar Temple .Evening witness the Night ceremony – the image of Shiva being carried by the     devotees to his consort !. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10
Day 10|| Same day excursion to Rameshwaram ||175kms /03 Hrs (One Way)

After breakfast, proceed for an excursion to Rameshwaram. Arrive and Visit Hanuman Temple, Pamban Bridge, Ramanathaswamy Temple Dhanushkodi, 24 Kundalas. Return back to Madurai and Overnight at hotel.

Day 11
Day 11|| Madurai Departure

Breakfast at Hotel. In time transfer to the Madurai Airport to connect Onward Flight.

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