Arrive Chennai

Chennai (Madras) - Upon arrival we pick the clients from Chennai Airport and transferred them to their hotel for a night stay

Chennai – Kalahasti – Tirupati (160 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Tirupati - After that leave by road for Tirupati, upon arrival check into your hotel for a night stay

Later you visit Sri Venkateswara Temple one of the most visited holy places and the richest temples in the world

Tirupati – Vellore (125 Kms / 2 ½ Hrs)

Tirupati - If interested can visit Sri Venkateswara Temple once again, one of the most visited holy places and the richest temples in the world

Vellore - Later in the afternoon embark on your drive towards to Vellore through the beautiful countryside

Upon arrival check into your hotel for a night stay

Vellore – Thanjavur (286 Kms / 6 Hrs)

Sripuram Golden Temple - This morning, visit Sripuram Golden Temple in Vellore dedicated to goddess Narayani Amma located in Sripuram town of Vellore designed with golden protection and art forms in silver more than 1500 kg of gold is used to built this beautiful Temple

Thanjavur - Later in the afternoon, embark on your drive towards to Thanjavur the capital of the great Chola king Rajarajan I, and it was he who commissioned the site’s magnificent temple, the Brihadishvara, in the early 11th century CE.

Upon arrival check into your hotel for a night stay

Thanjavur – Kumbakonam (45 Kms / 1 Hrs)

Kumbakonam - This morning enjoy a city tour of Thanjavur or Tanjore, which is known as the “Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu” and famous for the Brahadeeswarar Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva). The temple was constructed more than thousand years ago by the King Rajarajan Cholan, an architect’s marvel. Thanjavur was the royal city of the Cholas, Nayaks and the Marathas.

Also visit Thannjai Mamani Koil a set of three Vishnu temples, together called a Divyadesam, Bangaru Kamakshi Amman Temple - the word “Bangaru’ in the Telugu language means “Gold.” As the Goddess Kamakshi’s idol in this temple is made of gold, the temple is named as ‘Bangaru Kamakshi’ temple

Later in the afternoon embark on your short drive towards to Kumbakonam, upon arrival check into your hotel for a night stay.

Kumbakonam – Mahabalipuram (240 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Kumbakonam - visit Swaminatha Swamimalai Temple one of the most important temple for Lord Murugan located at an outskirts of Kumbakonam along with several others including Nageswara Temple, Patteeswaram Temple, Sarangapani Temple and Adi Kumbeswarar Temple etc.

Mahabalipuram - Later in the afternoon embark on your drive towards to Mahalipuram - a beautiful place lies on the Coromandel coast which faces the Bay of Bengal known for its Shore Temple and Arjuna’s Penance is the pride of not only Mahabalipuram but Tamilnadu too
En-route to Kanchipuram, if time permits you visit Nataraja temple in Chidambaram - a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Nataraja, one of the forms of Lord Shiva as the lord of dance

Day in Mahabalipuram

Shore Temple - One of the earliest structural temples in South India dedicated to lord Shiva and Vishnu

Arjuna’s Penance - one of the greatest ancient artworks inscribed in two monolithic rock boulders

Mahabalipuram - Chennai

Chennai (Madras) - After breakfast embark on your drive towards to Chennai

Upon arrival visit the major temple of Chennai covering Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Ashthalakshmi Temple etc.

Later at night you will be transferred to Chennai Airport to catch your flight to fly back home or onwards journey

• Personal Care & Attention
• All fuel charges, parking fees, toll tax, interstate taxes included
• Complimentary Triple room for odd-numbered groups (3, 5, 7, 9)
• Air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary
• Exclusive Private Tour experience
• Daily Breakfast included

• Any Gratuities (Optional)
• Any Special Darsham to Any Temple which is subject to self registration and pay directly
• Any Guide Services

India, a land of diversity, is also home to a multitude of temples, each distinct in their color, architecture, and design. Among these, the South Indian Temples stand out for their unique designs. Predominantly based on Dravidian architecture, some of these temples have even been classified as UNESCO World Sites.

Our 8 Day South India Temple Tour guides you through the revered temples of Tirupati, Vellore, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Chidambaram and Kanchipuram, commencing the journey from Chennai

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.