Explore Temples, Heritage Sites, and Pilgrimage Destinations in Tamil Nadu & Kerala
On arrival at Chennai transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon visit Gandhi Memorial, Kala Kshetra, Mylapore temple and Marina beach. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast leave for Tirupathi to visit the famous temple of Lord Venkateshwara on the top of the Tirumala hills. This temple is believed to be the oldest temple in the country and is the richest temple too. Have lunch at a local restaurant in Tirupathi. Return to Chennai in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast drive to Kanchipuram (76kms/1.50hrs). This city was the ancient capital of the Pallavas and was known for its 1000 temples, many of them still in use. The most famous being the Sri Kamakshi temple. Have lunch at a local restaurant and then continue driving to Mamallapooram and check in at the hotel. In the afternoon visit Mamallapooram (Mahabalipooram), home to the famous Shore Temple and rock-cut temples. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast drive to Tiruvannamallai (112kms/03hrs) an important pilgrim center with an old temple of Lord Shiva. Lunch at a local restaurant and drive on to Pondicherry (131kms/3.5hrs). This town has a strong French influence, as it was an erstwhile French colony. Check in at the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
In the morning after breakfast visit Aurobindo Ashram, 10kms north of Pondicherry. After lunch at the hotel visit Auroville, an interesting experiment where people from various nationalities live together in harmony. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast drive to Chidambaram (65kms/1.5hrs) to visit the famous Nataraja Temple. The roof of the sanctum sanctorum is gold plated. Here Lord Shiva is depicted as the cosmic dancer-Nataraja. After lunch at a local restaurant drive to Tanjavur or Tanjore (104kms/3hrs). On the way visit a Brass factory at Kumbakonam. Tanjore has the famous Brahadeswara Temple. Check into the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast leave for Trichy located on the banks of the River Kaveri. It is famous for the Ranganath temple at Srirangam. On arrival check in at the hotel. After lunch visit the Rock Fort Temple, Srirangam and Jambukeshwar Temple. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast leave for Madurai. On arrival check into the hotel. It is famous for its Meenakshi temple. After lunch visit the Meenakshi temple, King Tirumalai's Palace, Great Tank and Gandhi museum. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast travel to Rameshwaram, an island temple town. Lord Rama along with Sita offered prayers to Lord Shiva here. Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Madurai for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast drive to Trivandrum and check in at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast travel to Kanyakumari, the land's end of India. Visit Amman Temples dedicated to Goddess Kanya Kumari and Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Lunch at a local restaurant. Watch sunset over the sea and return to Trivandrum. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast drive to the airport to board the flight for onward journey. Tour concludes.
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