Embark on a 9-night, 10-day South India temple tour starting from Chennai, covering sacred destinations like Tirupati, Kanchipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Trichy, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, and Madurai. Experience spiritual bliss with a Tirupati temple visit, cultural exploration in Pondicherry tour, and a Rameshwaram pilgrimage, alongside historical sites in a Thanjavur Trichy itinerary.
Arrive at Chennai Airport, report to the coach, and proceed to Tirupati. Check into your hotel upon arrival and relax. Enjoy an overnight stay in Tirupati.
After breakfast, embark on a spiritual journey with a Tirupati temple visit:
Return to your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Tirupati.
For women, the preferred dress code is a saree or half-saree with a blouse, or churidar with pyjama and upper cloth. For men, the dress code is a dhoti or pyjamas with an upper cloth. Please adhere to these guidelines to ensure a respectful visit to the sacred temples.
After breakfast, proceed to Kanchipuram, a city renowned for its temples and silk sarees. En route, visit Vellore:
Arrive in Kanchipuram and explore its sacred temples in the evening as part of your Kanchipuram sightseeing:
Check into your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Kanchipuram.
After breakfast, proceed to Pondicherry, a charming coastal city with French colonial influences. En route, visit Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
Arrive in Pondicherry as part of your Pondicherry tour and visit:
In the evening, relax at Pondicherry Beach, enjoying the serene views of the Bay of Bengal. Check into your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Pondicherry.
After breakfast, explore more of Pondicherry before proceeding to Thanjavur:
En route to Thanjavur, visit Chidambaram:
Arrive in Thanjavur, check into your hotel, and enjoy an overnight stay in Thanjavur.
After breakfast, explore Thanjavur and Trichy as part of your Thanjavur Trichy itinerary:
Return to your hotel in Thanjavur and enjoy an overnight stay.
After breakfast, proceed to Rameshwaram, a sacred town where Lord Rama built a bridge to Lanka to rescue Sita, as part of your Rameshwaram pilgrimage. Arrive in Rameshwaram, visit the town’s significant sites on arrival, check into your hotel, and enjoy an overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
Early morning, continue your Rameshwaram pilgrimage with a visit to:
Proceed to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India. Check into your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
After breakfast, enjoy Kanyakumari sightseeing (specific sites like Vivekananda Rock Memorial or Thiruvalluvar Statue can be added upon request, as they are commonly visited). Proceed to Madurai, known for its ancient temples and cultural heritage. On arrival, explore as part of your Madurai temple tour:
Spend the evening free for shopping in Madurai’s vibrant markets, known for silk sarees and handicrafts. Check into your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Madurai.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and board your flight from Madurai Airport for your hometown. Your South India temple tour concludes with cherished memories of this spiritual and cultural journey.
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