12 Nights South India Temple Tour

The second day of your tour will include half-day’s sightseeing of Chennai. You will go to visit the major attractions like Kalakshetra, Gandhi Memorial, Marina beach and Mylapore temple. Overnight stay will be in Chennai.

The third day of your tour will begin with a trip to the golden city of a thousand temples “Kanchipuram”. There you will pay a visit to the exquisite Ekambareshwar Temple, Kailashnath Temple, Kamakshi Temple, the Vaikunthaperumal Temple and more. You can also purchase the finest Kanchipuram silk sarees. You will then move towards Mahabalipuram, where you will have an Overnight stay.

In the morning, you will go for a city tour which will take you through the temples of Mahabalipuram. The rock cut monolithic temples such as Arjuna’s Penance and Tiger cave are the major attractions to be visited. Post lunch you will move towards Pondicherry to visit the Mother’s Ashram and the temple complex of Pondicherry.

Your religious journey will move towards the archaeological splendors of “Chidambaram” in Tamil Nadu. You will also visit the famous Nataraja Temple and then you will continue your journey towards Tanjore known for its religion, art and architecture. You will witness the beautiful Brahadeshwara temple, Lord Murgan temple, Chandra Bhagwan temple, Thirunallar temple, Siva Ganga garden and Vijaynagar fort. The Carnatic music and musical instruments also draws the attention of the visitors. Overnight stay will be there at Tanjore.

You will leave for “Tiruchirapalli” or “Trichy” Post breakfast from Tanjore. After arriving Trichy, you will check in at the hotel. After refreshment, you will explore the churches, missions, colleges, and impressive monuments and beautiful temples. The major attractions of Trichy are –Ganpati temple, Sri Ranga Nathaswamy temple, Rock fort, Puliyancholai falls, St Joseph’s church and Kallanai dam. Post lunch you will leave for Madurai.

On the seventh day, explore the cultural capital of South India. The Meenakshi Sundereswar temple, dedicated to goddess Meenakshi, known for its intricate architecture and the hall of 1000 musical pillars which is a must to visit place.

After a perfect experience of traditional and contemporary culture at Trichy, it’s time to move toward the next holy destination “Madurai” famous for Meenakshi Sundareswarar templeor temple city.Upon arrival at Madurai our executive will help you to transfer to hotel.Fall down your soul and body a while and get ready for the sightseeing tour of Madurai covering Ayirankkal Mandapam,Maraimman Thepukullam Temple Tank,Tirumalai Nayakkar Palace,Gandhi Museum and Koodal Azhagar. In evening visit the Meenakshi Temple to witness the famous night ceremony when the temple copper of Lord Siva is carried to the bed chamber of Goddess Parvathi to the accompaniment of religious prayers and music. Overnight staywill be at Madurai.

Post breakfast, you will move towards “Rameshwaram” to visit the most popular attractions like Sri Ramanthaswamy temple and beaches like Agnitheertham, Dhanushkodi Temple, Gandhamadhana Parvatham, Jada Tirtham, Jatayu Tirtham, Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Lakshmana Tirtham, Rama Tirtham (Gandamadana), Ramjharoka temple. Later in the evening return to Madurai where you will have your dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

The whole day you will spend on the beach of Kovalam, relaxing and enjoying the scenic beauty. Overnight stay will be in Kovalam

You will move towards Kanyakumari after breakfast. After arrival, you will go for sightseeing of the city. In the later part of the afternoon, you will drive back to Kovalam in the midst of sandy beach. Stay overnight in Kovalam.

Enjoy and have leisurely walk alongside the beach of Kovalam on the twelfth day. Overnight will be in Kovalam.

You will move towards airport to board your flight to return back home.