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Hit the Tamilnadu temple tour and visit some of the pilgrimage spots of South India. These ancient temples that reflect the glory of erstwhile kingdoms, pristine beaches that emanate matchless natural beauty, rich cultural heritage that welcomes you with warmth. Experience the modern culture of the state of Tamil Nadu alongside ancient Indian history and mythology, touring some of the world’s most impressive and intricately carved temples and taking in the natural views along the Bay of Bengal. These temples built during this era loudly proclaim the glory of the Dravidian architectural genre. The highlight of this style can be seen in the ornate stone carvings made from uncut rocks. The splendour of sculptures that adorn these temples are simply stunning. The classic example of this is the Shore temple, one of the oldest temples in India built out of blocks of granite. These majestic structures and their relics that can be seen today, have made Mahabalipuram a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Spiritual temple tour of Tamilnadu will start from Chennai where you can relax in the beach and visit attractions like St. George Fort, St Mary’s Church, Kapaleeswarar Temple and Sri Parthasarathy Temple. There are certain destinations that will leave a lasting impression on you, even years after your visit and they keep calling you back, no matter how far away you are. Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is one such city that you won’t feel like leaving once you are here. Check out some age-old work of stone sculptures in attractions such as Shore Temple, Caves, Krishna Mandapam, Five Rathas and Arjuna’s Penance. Stop at Pondicherry to see places like Manakula Vinayagar Koil Temple, the Sacre Coeur Church, the Raj Nivas and Sri Aurobindo Ashram is always pleasant. Visit the 300 m long ancient Kallanai dam in Tiruchchirappalli and temples like Ranganathaswamy, Rockfort and Jambukeshwara. Visit Thanjavur attractions like Sivagangai Garden, Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple, Mariamman Temple, Mariamman Temple and Schwartz Church. Visit places like Ramanathaswamy Temple and Gandhamadana Parvatam in Rameshwaram and Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, Meenakshi Temple and Mariamman Teppakulam in Madurai. We can customize this tour package with Kanyakumari, where you can witness the beautiful sunset from sunset point overlooking Swami Vivekananda Memorial and visit other sites like Gandhi Memorial and Kanyakumari Temple.
Tamilnadu Temple Tour is designed in a manner so as to bring the best of these architectural marvels. Take a tour of these spectacular shrines and witness the Dravidian Architecture in South India. This well planned itinerary covers destinations namely Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Trichy and Madurai. Besides sightseeing of the temples, the journey allows to soak in the charm of these popular South Indian cities. Come and delve into Tamil Nadu’s magical creations of natural wonder and scenic brilliance intact with our Tamilnadu Pilgrimage Tour Packages.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival- Chennai
- Arrive at Chennai Airport
- Meet and greet at airport
- After reaching Chennai, ‘Gateway to the South’
- Transfer to Hotel & Check in
- Unwind yourself & rest of the day is free for leisure
- Dinner at Hotel
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Chennai
Day 2: Chennai – Mahabalipuram
- Morning breakfast at Hotel
- Check out Hotel
- After breakfast, proceed to Chennai sightseeing
- Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, the ancient shrine presents a sight to behold
- Next, visit St. Thomas Cathedral Church, also famed as the San Thome Church, the sacred site dates back to 16th-century
- Proceed towards Parthasarathy Temple, one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu
- Then visit the Fort Museum, the fort is highly revered by the people
- Proceed towards Mahabalipuram (55 km / 1.30 hrs) in the afternoon
- Upon arrival, Check in Hotel
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Mahabalipuram
Day 3: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
- Morning breakfast at Hotel
- Start your Mahabalipuram sightseeing
- Visit the Shore Temple – overlooking the shore of Bay of Bengal, the temple is exclusively crafted from blocks of granite
- Next visit Pancha Rathas – all carved from a single huge rock, the five raths nestled on the southern end of Mamallapuram
- Afterward, visit the Arjuna’s Penance – that showcase historic sculpture carved into boulders
- Then visit the Tiger Cave – a rock-cut Hindu temple deriving its name from tiger heads at the mouth of a cave
- Later in the afternoon, leave for Pondicherry, former French Colony (90 km /2 hrs)
- Upon arrival, Check in Hotel and relax
- Dinner at Hotel
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Pondicherry
Day 4: Pondicherry – Thanjavur
- Morning breakfast at Hotel
- Check out Hotel
- Proceed for an outing to Varadaraja Perumal Temple – dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the ancient shrine sits on the banks of the Thamirabarani River
- Then visit to Manakula Vinayagar Temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha which is in existence before the French came
- Latervisit to Vedapureeswarar Temple – a Hindu temple where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Vedapureeswarar
- In the afternoon, leave for Thanjavur via Chidambaram (177 km / 6 hrs)
- Upon arrival, Check in Hotel
- Either go out to explore the city on your own
- Or soak in the comforts of your room
- Dinner at Hotel
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Thanjavur
Day 5: Thanjavur – Trichy – Madurai
- Morning breakfast at Hotel
- Check out Hotel
- After breakfast, visit to Sri Brihadeshwara temple, reckoned as one the largest temples in South India
- Then visit Thanjavur Royal Palace and Art Gallery, is counted as one of the oldest museums in Tamil Nadu
- Later, take a journey to Madurai via Trichy (192 km / 6 hrs)
- On arrival, Check in Hotel
- Dinner at Hotel
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Madurai
Day 6: Madurai
- Morning breakfast at Hotel
- Start your Madurai Sight seeing tour
- Visit Sri Meenakshi Temple with Flaunting towers, gateway, a golden shrine and statues
- Then, head towards Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal which is a 17th-century palace with a perfect fusion of Rajput and Dravidian style of architecture
- Proceed towards the Thiruparankundram, famous for housing the Thirupparamkunram Murugan temple
- Later visit Gandhi Palace – built in 1959, the museum is now one of the five Gandhi Sanghralayas in India
- Return to the Hotel
- Dinner at Hotel
- Overnight stay at Hotel in Madurai
Day 7: Madurai – Chennai- Departure
- Morning breakfast at Hotel
- Check out Hotel
- Proceed to Chennai
- Drop to airport to board the flight back home
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- Return economy class Airfare/ Railway station
- 6 nights accommodation on double sharing basis
- Daily breakfast and Dinner
- Pick up & Drop Off from Chennai
- All tours and transfers in pvt vehicle
- All sight seeing as per the itinerary
- Experienced driver cum guide
- Lunch & Beverage
- Any personal expenses like laundry, telephone bills etc
- Tips to Waiters/Drivers/ Guide
- Video and Camera fee
- Entrance fees/ monument Fees at all the sight seeing
- Any other thing which is not mentioned in inclusion
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