Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry- Tanjore- Trichy- Madurai - Rameshwaram.

Upon arrival in Chennai ,meet our representative who will assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel over night stay at hotel.

On day 2 of the tour, leave leave your hotel for a city tour. Foundly known as the Gateway of South, Chennai is the home to a number of tourist attractions. The list of attractions that you cover the sightseeing includes the Theosophical society, Sri Parthasarathy temple, Kalakshetra, the St. Marr/’s church, Kapaliswara temple, San Thomas cathedral basilica, Mylapore, fort St. George and the houses the secretariat and legislative assembly of Tamil Nadu. The evening is leisure. Stay over night.

On the 3rd day, leave for Kanchipuram, by road. Around 70 km westwards of Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram is refer to one of the 7 sacred cities of Hinduism. The chola capital during the 2nd century, Kanchipuram today is an important place where people come to gain knowledge about Jainism, Hinduism, Buddhism. You may visit the city/’s popular temples such as Kamakshi Amman temple, Ekambareswarar temple and so on. Also visit the silk weavers of the city, residing here from past four centuries. Thereafter, continue towards Mahabalipuram. On arrival, complete the check in formalities at the hotel. Over night stay.

The 4 th day is scheduled for sightseeing in Mahabalipuram. Also known as Mamallapuram, it has been the ancient port of the Pallava rulers. During the reign, the Pallava rulers constructed a number of architectural marvels such as caves, sculpture panels, temples and monolithic rathas. One of such attraction that you will visit today includes Krishna mandapam. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, it is the world/’s largest cave-cut Hindu temple. The walls of the temple consist of several figures, including those of Lord Krishna, Humans, birds and Demi-gods. The other attraction will be the shore temple. Dating back to the 8th century, this temple is one of the finest example of Dravidian style of architecture. The last attraction of the day is Five (panach) Rathas. Also called the Pandava Rathas, it is a group of 5 monolithic temples, each erected in different architecture styling. Back to the hotel and stay over night.

Today get an assisted transfer to Pondicherry by car. On reaching check into the hotel. The rest of the day is free for partake in the activities in your interest. You can interact with the locals, can relish sumptuous local delicacies, Can explore the surroundings explore your own, can visit the local market and more. Back to the hotel for an over night stay.

On the day 6 of the tour, get all set for sightseeing in Pondicherry. The attractions that you visit today include the Sacred Heart Church, the Rai Niwas and Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Apart from being a religious site, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an oriental specimen of Gothic style of architecture. The other attractions, Raj Niwas is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Pondicherry. The last attraction of the is Sri Aurobindo Ashram, founded by Sri Aurobindo, Way back in the year 1926. This spiritual community is flocked by a huge number of visitors all around the year. Stay over night in Pondicherry.

Today get all set to leave for Tanjore in the morning, by car. En-route route half at Chidambaram. This quaint town of Tamil Nadu is known as the seat of Lord Nataraja, the cosmic danger. Here you visit Chidambaram temple, which is spread in around 40 acres of land also known as Thillai Nataraja Temple, it has the distinct feature of 5 sabhas Thereafter, continue to Tanjore. On arrival the Tanjore, check in pre-booked hotel. After some rest, the rest of the day is for sightseeing in Tanjore including the very well-known Brihadeeswarar Temple. Return to the hotel in the evening and enjoy the dinner. Over night stay at hotel in Tanjore.

The morning of the day 8 is for an assisted on-road transfer to Trichy. As you reach in Trichy and complete check in formalities, You are free to spend the day as per your own liking. You can explore the surroundings and the nearby attractions , can visit the local market to shop for souvenirs, can interact with the locals, can relish tasty food and more. Back to hotel for an over night stay.

Partake in visiting and exploring the prime attraction of Trichy today. The 1st visit is to the Srirangam, located at distance of around 5 km from Trichy. Here you visit Ranganadhaswami temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and boasts of having one of India/’s largest temple complexes. Your next visit is to the Trichy Rock Fort placed on the bank of the river Kaveri. Stay over night.

On the 10th day leave by road for Madurai, also famed as the Athens of the East. As you arrive check into the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. You can partake in the activities of your own interest. Visit the local market to indulge in shopping and relishing the local food, indulge in the facilities of the hotel, have an interaction with the locals and more. Over night stay at hotel.

The morning of the 11th day is visiting the prime attraction f Madurai. Placed on the Bank of Vidai river, this popular city of southern India is around 2500 years old. Visit the splendid Meenakshi Amman temple. This magnificent temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvathi, the consort of Lord shiva. While the Goddess is known as Meenakshi in the part of the country, the Lord is known as Sundareswarar. the Meenakshi Amman temple comprises 14 Gopuram which enhance the beauty of this ancient hoy place. The afternoon is at leisure. Attend the wonderful evening prayer ceremony at the Meenakshi temple. Stay over night Madurai.

Day 12 is scheduled for a day-trip to Rameshwaram temple. If history is to be believed the island and the temple got their name got from the event when lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva to gain penance when he was coming from Lanka, after killing Ravana. Back to Rameshwaram hotel for an over night stay.

After breakfast transfer to Madurai Airport Madurai railway station