Itinerary of 6 Days South India Religious Tour
Day 1: Chennai
Upon arriving at the Chennai railway station/airport, meet our Indian Holiday representative, who will escort you to one of our listed hotels. Check in at the hotel to relax in the cozy comforts of its room. In the evening, you may take a leisurely walk to explore the beautiful city of Chennai. Later return to the hotel for a lavish dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
In the morning, after breakfast, start driving towards Kanchipuram, the city of thousand temples. On reaching Kanchipuram, visit the significant temples of Kanchipuram, including Kamakshi Amman Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, and Devarajaswami Temple, etc.
In the afternoon, also visit the market to buy some world-famous silk sarees. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, drive straight to reach Mahabalipuram. On going to Mahabalipuram, get accommodated at one of our listed hotels. After straightening your back, move out to visit the famous Shore Temple. The temple is unique as lord Shiva and Vishnu are housed in the same sanctum sanctorum. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 3:Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (approx. 288 km/ 5 hr)
After enjoying a lavish breakfast the following day, drive straight to Pondicherry en route to visit Tiruvannamalai. It is an important pilgrim center dedicated to Lord Shiva and is visited by a large number of devotees all around the world. After the visit, resume your drive to Pondicherry. On the way, stop at a local lunch restaurant and continue driving to Pondicherry. After reaching Pondicherry, get accommodated at one of our listed hotels. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Have dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Pondicherry – Trichy (approx. 208 km / 4 hr)
After breakfast, embark on a visit to Aurobindo Ashram, located 10 km from Pondicherry. After the visit, drive towards Trichy. On the way, visit the famous Nataraja temple situated in Chidambaram. The roof of the temple is plated with gold. Upon reaching Trichy, check in at one of our listed hotels. After resting and relaxing, set off for a sightseeing tour of Trichy - the prime tourist attractions include Jambukeshwar Temple, Srirangam Temple, and Rock Fort Temple. In the evening, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 5: Trichy - Madurai (approx. 132 km/ 2 hr)
Post breakfast, get transferred to Madurai. Get accommodated in Madurai at one of our listed hotels on reaching Madurai. After resting in your hotel room, visit the beautiful Meenakshi temple. The prime attractions in Madurai include King Tirumala's Palace, Gandhi Museum, and Great Tank. In the evening, return to the hotel for a lavish dinner and overnight stay
Day 6: Madurai Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Madurai railway station/airport to board a train/flight for your onward destination
