Tamil Nadu Temples Tour Package

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• Day 01 – Arrival in Chennai

  Get ready for a warm welcome in the beautiful coastal city of Chennai. As soon as you land in the capital city of Tamil Nadu, you will be received by our representatives at the airport. They are responsible for your smooth transfer to your accommodations in the city. After settling in, you have the rest of the day to explore at your own pace. Perhaps you can take a stroll along Marina Beach, savor local delicacies & more - the day is free for you to do as you wish.

• Day 02 – Chennai to Mahabalipuram

  The second day of this beautiful and expertly curated Tamilnadu temple tour will see us rise with the sun. After a hearty breakfast, we will start our sightseeing tour of Chennai. Our first stop? The Kapaleeshwarar Temple – a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Later in the morning, we will move towards the famous Thomas Cathedral Church. Do you know this church was built in the 16th century & is also known as the famed San Thomas Church.

  As the sun hovers over our heads, we will head toward the Parthasarathy Temple. It is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu, making it quite a significant religious site. The final attraction that we will cover on this day is the Fort Museum, after which we will proceed towards Mahabalipuram—a journey that will take us around 1.5 hours. As soon as we arrive at our destination, you will be checked into your pre-booked accommodation and rest for the journey the next day.

• Day 03 – Mahabalipuram to Puducherry

  After breakfast, our traveling party will depart Mahabalipuram for Puducherry. The first sight on today’s list is the Shore Temple. It is a beautiful granite temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal, a mesmerizing site for any devotee.

  Next, you will see the Pancha Rathas. These are five fascinating monolithic structures that are carved from a single giant rock. We will also cover Arjuna’s Penance and Tiger Cover this day. As the day starts to make way to the evening, we will leave for Puducherry, where we will check into our accommodations and relax after an exciting day.

• Day 04 – Puducherry to Thanjavur

  We are officially at the halfway mark of our Tamilnadu Temple Tour. This day begins with a healthy breakfast in our hotels, after which we will head straight toward the famous Varadaraja Perumal temple - this temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and welcomes millions of devotees every year.

  Our time in Puducherry will also see us visit the Manakula Vinayagar Temple as well as the Vedapureeswarar Temple - which will be our final stop in Puducherry. Next, we will proceed toward Thanjavur via Chidambaram, which is a journey of 177 km that takes approximately 6 hours. Check into your hotel rooms & rest for the night. You can also explore this beautiful city to your heart’s content.

• Day 05 – Thanjavur - Trichy - Madurai

  The day 5 of our journey will see us wake up in the beautiful surroundings of Thanjavur. After a nourishing meal, we will begin our day's tour, starting with the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Sri Brihadeshwara Temple. Fun fact: it is one of the largest temples in South India.

  This day will see us cover a number of historical sites, such as Thanjavur Royal Palace and the Art Gallery. In the afternoon, we will drive to Madurai via Trichy, making a brief stop to pay respects at the Thiruparankundram Murugan temple. Upon arrival in Madurai, check in to your hotel for the night.

• Day 06 – Explore Madurai

  The penultimate day of our amazing temple tour in Tamil Nadu will see us spend the whole day in the historical city of Madurai. After a leisurely breakfast in Madurai, we will embark on the city tour, which will showcase the architectural beauty of Madurai in full. You will be marveling at the Sri Meenakshi Temple, which is a stunning example of Dravidian architecture and culture. But that is not all. Next, we will head to the Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, which was constructed in the 17th century. This palace is an example of a fusion of both Rajput & Dravidian styles.

  As the day begins to set, we will complete the city tour with stoppages at Murugan temple and Gandhi Palace. We will head back to our accommodations in Madurai for a final overnight stay on this trip.

• Day 07 – Back to Chennai

  As you wake up on the final day of this Tamil Nadu Temple Nadu, you can pack your bags for your journey back to the capital city of Chennai. You will board a flight to Chennai, where you can catch your connecting flight back to your home. This will be the end of our services and this temple tour.