7-Day Tamilnadu Temple Private Guided Tour from Chennai

Day 1 · Arrival Chennai & Sightseeing

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   Marina Beach

   Passing by

   On arrival at Chennai International Airport, after completing customs formalities, meet our MTA representative at the exit gate.

   Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is a vibrant city on the Coromandel Coast with a rich history of over 400 years. Begin your day with a panoramic city tour, including a visit to Marina Beach, one of the longest urban beaches in the world.

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   Stop 2

   30 min Admission included

   Later, visit the San Thome Basilica, built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle, who came to India in the 3rd century AD. This historic church is one of Chennai’s most important religious landmarks.

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   Stop 3

   one hour Admission included

   Conclude your Chennai tour with a visit to the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. After sightseeing, check in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Chennai.

   Inclusions: Accommodation, Transport, Tourist Guide, Entrance Fees

   Highlights: St. Thomas Church, Marina Beach, Kapaleeshwarar Temple

   Please Note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

Standard Hotel - Hotel Sameera Lotus / Similar Superior Hotel - GRT Chennai /Similar Prestige Hotel - Trident / Similar

Day 2 · Chennai - Trichy (330 Kms - 6 hrs Approx)

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   Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple

   2 hours Admission included

   After breakfast, transfer to Trichy. On arrival, check in to the hotel and relax before heading out for sightseeing. Visit the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi. This is the largest functioning temple in the world, renowned for its intricately carved gopurams (towering gateways).

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   Rock Fort Temple

   one hour Admission included

   Later, visit the Jambukeshwara Temple and the iconic Rock Fort Temple. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Trichy.

   Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport

   Highlights: Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple, Rock Fort Temple

Standard Hotel - Grand Gardenia / Similar Superior Hotel - SRM / Similar Prestige Hotel - Courtyard By Marriot / Similar

Day 3 · Trichy - Tanjore (60 Kms - 1 hr Approx)

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   Stop 1

   2 hours Admission included

   After breakfast, drive to Tanjore. On arrival, check in to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the world-famous Brihadeeshwara Temple, built in granite by Raja Raja Chola I in 1010 AD, a superb example of Tamil architecture. Continue to the Nandi Temple and the Royal Palace Complex. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Tanjore.

   Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport

   Highlights: Brihadeeshwara Temple, Nandi Temple, Royal Palace Complex

Standard Hotels - Hotel Lakshmi / Similar Superior Hotels - GRT Trails / Similar Prestige Hotels - Svatma / Similar

Day 4 · Tanjore - Madurai (190 Kms - 3 hrs Approx)

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   Stop 1

   2 hours Admission included

   After breakfast, drive to Madurai and check in to the hotel. Madurai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, is known as the "Athens of the East" for its rich cultural and historical heritage. Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, a magnificent example of Dravidian architecture. The temple, dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, features towering gopurams with intricate carvings and colorful sculptures and is a major cultural and religious landmark.

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   Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal

   one hour Admission included

   Later, visit the Gandhi Museum and the Thirumalai Nayak Palace. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Madurai.

   Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport

   Highlights: Meenakshi Temple, Gandhi Museum, Thirumalai Nayak Palace

Standard Hotel -Madurai Residency/Similar Superior Hotel -GRT Madurai/Similar Prestige Hotel -Heritage Madurai/Similar

Day 5 · Madurai - Rameshwaram (170 Kms - 3 hrs Approx)

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   Stop 1

   2 hours Admission included

   After breakfast, transfer to Rameshwaram and check in to the hotel. According to Hindu texts, Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva here and built a bridge across the sea to Lanka to rescue Sita. Visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is at the heart of the town and closely linked to the legend of Rama.

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   Dhanushkodi Beach Point

   one hour Admission included

   Later, visit the Dhanushkodi Temple and the Kothandaramaswamy Temple. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Rameshwaram.

   Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport

   Highlights: Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi Temple, Kothandaramaswamy Temple

Standard Hotel - Arjuna / Similar Superior Hotel - Daiwik / Similar Prestige Hotel - Residency Towers / Similar

Day 6 · Rameshwaram - Kanyakumari (300 Kms - 5:30 hrs Approx)

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   Stop 1

   3 hours Admission included

   After breakfast, transfer to Kanyakumari, the southernmost point of India, named after Goddess Kanya Kumari, who is believed to bless devotees with a harmonious mind and marital blessings. On arrival, check in to the hotel and proceed to visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Suchindram Temple, Gandhi Mandapam, and Kanyakumari Beach. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.

   Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport

   Highlights: Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Suchindram Temple, Gandhi Mandapam, Kanyakumari Beach

Standard Hotel - Sangam / Similar Superior Hotel - Sparsa / Similar Prestige Hotel - Annai Resort / Similar

Day 7 · Kanyakumari – Trivandrum Departure (110 Kms - 02 hrs Approx)

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   Stop 1

   one hour Admission included

   After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.

   Inclusions: Breakfast, Transport