Temple Tour of South India

Day 01: Chennai

Reach Chennai and get greeted by the tour representative on day 01 of the temple tour of South India. Transfer to the hotel and later go on a sightseeing tour of the temples in Chennai like the Kapaleeswarar temple, Marundeeswarar Temple and the Parthasarathy Temple. Visit Fort Museum, Santhome Church and National Art Gallery. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02: Kanchipuram / Mahabalipuram

Day 02 begins with a drive to Kanchipuram. On reaching visit the temples like Kailasanatha Temple, Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Varatharaja Temple and Ekambareswara Temple. In the evening proceed for Mahabalipuram. Overnight stay at the hotel in Mahabalipuram.

Day 03: Mahabalipuram

Go on a temple tour of Mahabalipuram on day 03 and visit the famous shore temple in Mahabalipuram. Take the tour of the temple complex and in the evening go on the beach and feel relaxed. Later go on a shopping spree. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04: Pondicherry

Visit Pondicherry on day 04 and see places like Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville, Varadraja temple, Manakula Vinayagar temple, Sri Vedapureeswarar temple, Kamatchiammalle temple, Varadarajaperumal temple and the Gokilambal Thirukameswarar temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05: Chidambaram

Visit Chidambaram on day 05 and visit the famous temples like Shiva temple, Sarangapani Temple, Kumbeswarar Temple, Brahma Temple, Nageswarar Temple and Swamimalai Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 06: Velankanni

Proceed to Velankanni on day 06. On reaching pray at the famous Arokkiya Madha Church. Overnight stay at the hotel in Velankanni.

Day 07: Tanjore / Trichy

Head for Tanjore on day 07 and witness the royal Brahadeeswara temple, Nandi (Bull)) and the Royal Palace complex. Later in the afternoon, reach Trichy and go on a sightseeing tour and visit places like Lord Robert Clive's house, Srirangam Temple, Rock-Fort Temple and Ganapati Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08: Madurai

Reach Madurai on day 08 of the temple tour of South India and visit the world famous Meenakshiamman temple. Spend the day exploring the beautiful temple. Later visit Thirumalai Nayak's Palace and the Gandhi Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09: Rameshwaram

Proceed for Rameshwar on day 09 of the temple tour of South India. Visit the famous Rameshwaram temple and other temples like Ramanatha Swamy Temple, Ramjharoka temple and Kothandaramaswamy Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel in Rameshwar.

Day 10: Kanyakumari

Visit Kanyakumari on day 10 and on reaching visit the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Gandhi Mandapam, Kanyakumari Temple and the Suchindram Temple. In the evening go on a walk along the virgin beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11: Trivandrum

Day 11 of temple tour of South India begins with a drive to Trivandrum. On reaching visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Aruvipuram Siva Temple Janardhan Swamy Temple Sree Parasurama Temple Sree Kanteswaram Temple and Ganapati Temple. Later visit Napier Museum and Chitra Art Gallery. Overnight stay at the hotel in Trivandrum.

Day 12: Departure

On day 12 board a flight for the onward destination.

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