12 Days - South India Temple Pilgrimage Tour

Feel delighted exploring the magnificent temples of South India, popular for their elegant architecture and design. This pilgrimage tour provides a perfect ambience to connect with divinity while enjoying comfort throughout your journey. The tour covers major temples including Lord Venkateswara, GovindarajaSwamy Temple, Arunachala Temple, Meenakshi Temple and more.

Itinerary:

• Day 01: Chennai – Arrival at Chennai International Airport, transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
• Day 02: Chennai – Tirupati – Chennai – Early breakfast, drive to Tirupati for Lord Venkateswara Temple darshan. Visit Sri Padmavathi Devi Temple, Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple, GovindarajaSwamy Temple, Kapila Theertham, Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple, Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple, Sri Kalyanavenkateswaraswamy Temple. Return to Chennai for overnight stay.
• Day 03: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mamallapuram – Visit Kanchipuram, the city of thousand temples and famous silk weavers. Continue to Mamallapuram for sightseeing of Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Krishna Mandapam. Overnight stay in Mamallapuram.
• Day 04: Mamallapuram – Tiruvannamalai – Pondicherry – Excursion to Tiruvannamalai to visit Arunachala Temple, a Chola-era Shiva temple. Later drive to Pondicherry for overnight stay.
• Day 05: Pondicherry – Full day sightseeing covering Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry Museum, Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Manakula Vinayagar Koil Temple. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
• Day 06: Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Thanjavur – Visit Chidambaram Nataraja Temple en route to Thanjavur. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.
• Day 07: Thanjavur – Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) – Visit Brihadeeswara Temple, explore Thanjavur city and its rich heritage. Drive to Trichy for overnight stay.
• Day 08: Trichy – Madurai – Visit Srirangam Temple, Rock Fort in Trichy. Drive to Madurai for overnight stay.
• Day 09: Madurai – Temple tour of Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, witness evening prayer ceremony. Overnight stay in Madurai.
• Day 10: Madurai – Kanyakumari – Drive to Kanyakumari. Visit Swami Vivekananda Memorial, Kumari Amman Temple, Thiruvalluvar Statue. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
• Day 11: Kanyakumari – Trivandrum – Drive to Trivandrum. Visit Padmanabha Swamy Temple and Napier Museum. Overnight stay in Trivandrum.
• Day 12: Trivandrum – Departure – Transfer to Trivandrum International Airport for onward journey. Tour ends.

Inclusions:

• Accommodation as per selected hotels with breakfast
• All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle
• Professional tour manager assistance
• Temple darshan and local sightseeing as per itinerary

Exclusions:

• Personal expenses including entry fees, tips, and optional activities
• Meals other than breakfast unless specified
• Airfare / train fare to/from Chennai

Terms & Conditions:

• Tour price is based on selected hotels and room type
• Any changes in hotels will be communicated in advance
• Guests should check hotel location and reviews before confirmation
• No extra payment to local guides or drivers without consent
• Grace Travels is not responsible for personal expenses or optional activities