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Day 01: Chennai – Tirupati – Tirumala

Upon arrival at Chennai Airport or Railway Station, meet the TravelMurti representative and proceed towards Tirupati.

On arrival, check in at the hotel and freshen up. Later, proceed to Tirumala for darshan at the sacred Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, one of India’s most revered pilgrimage destinations.

Depending on your confirmed darshan slot and available time, visit important attractions around Tirumala such as Akasa Ganga, Papavinasanam, Silathoranam, and Japali Theertham.

After returning to Tirupati, visit Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple at Tiruchanur and Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple, subject to temple timings and available time.

Return to the hotel after completing the pilgrimage.

Overnight stay in Tirupati.

Places Covered: Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Akasa Ganga, Papavinasanam, Silathoranam, Japali Theertham, Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple

Note: Tirumala darshan and sightseeing depend on confirmed darshan tickets, reporting time, TTD regulations, temple timings, and crowd conditions.

Day 02: Tirupati – Kanchipuram

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed towards Kanchipuram, one of Tamil Nadu’s most celebrated temple cities.

Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and proceed for a spiritual tour of Kanchipuram.

Seek blessings at Kamakshi Amman Temple, one of the city’s most important temples and a major center of Shakti worship.

Continue to Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, a renowned Vishnu temple and one of the celebrated Divya Desams.

Visit Ekambareswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and traditionally associated with the element of earth among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams.

Continue to Vaikunta Perumal Temple, known for its Pallava-era architecture and religious significance.

Depending on available time and temple timings, additional temples and local attractions may be explored.

After sightseeing, return to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Kanchipuram.

Places Covered: Kamakshi Amman Temple, Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Vaikunta Perumal Temple

Day 03: Kanchipuram – Madurai

After an early breakfast, check out from the hotel and begin the journey towards Madurai, one of Tamil Nadu’s most important spiritual and cultural cities.

Upon arrival in Madurai, check in at the hotel and freshen up.

Depending on arrival time, proceed for darshan at the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple (Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple), renowned for its towering gopurams, intricate sculptures, sacred shrines, and remarkable Dravidian architecture.

If time permits, visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, an impressive 17th-century palace reflecting Madurai’s royal heritage.

Return to the hotel and relax.

Overnight stay in Madurai.

Places Covered: Meenakshi Amman Temple

Time Permitting: Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace

Day 04: Madurai Sightseeing – Kanyakumari

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and continue with the remaining sightseeing in Madurai.

Visit Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, traditionally regarded as one of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan.

Depending on available time, visit Alagar Kovil, a revered Vishnu temple situated amid the scenic Alagar Hills.

After completing the Madurai sightseeing, proceed towards Kanyakumari, the southern tip of mainland India.

Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and freshen up.

Later, visit Triveni Sangam, traditionally associated with the meeting of the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean.

In the evening, enjoy the famous Kanyakumari sunset, subject to weather conditions.

Return to the hotel after sightseeing.

Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.

Places Covered: Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, Triveni Sangam, Kanyakumari Sunset

Time Permitting: Alagar Kovil

Day 05: Kanyakumari Sightseeing – Rameswaram

Wake up early to experience the beautiful sunrise at Kanyakumari, subject to weather conditions.

Return to the hotel for breakfast and check out. Proceed for Kanyakumari sightseeing.

Seek blessings at Kumari Amman Temple (Bhagavathi Amman Temple), an important pilgrimage site dedicated to Goddess Kanya Kumari.

Visit the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial, located on a rocky island offshore. View the nearby Thiruvalluvar Statue, dedicated to the celebrated Tamil poet and philosopher.

Depending on available time, visit the Gandhi Memorial before beginning the journey towards Rameswaram.

Upon arrival in Rameswaram, check in at the hotel and relax.

Overnight stay in Rameswaram.

Places Covered: Kanyakumari Sunrise, Kumari Amman Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue

Time Permitting: Gandhi Memorial

Note: Ferry services for Vivekananda Rock Memorial are subject to weather conditions, operating hours, crowd levels, and local regulations.

Day 06: Rameswaram Darshan & Sightseeing – Pondicherry

Early morning, proceed to Agni Theertham, the sacred seashore located near Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple. Devotees may participate in traditional pilgrimage rituals according to temple customs.

Continue to Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, where devotees may undertake the traditional bathing ritual at the sacred theerthams inside the temple complex, subject to temple procedures and regulations.

Seek blessings at Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and traditionally regarded as one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines.

After darshan, return to the hotel for breakfast and check out.

Depending on available time, visit Ramar Padam (Gandhamadhana Parvatham) and Dhanushkodi, a historic coastal destination associated with Ramayana traditions.

Later, begin the long journey towards Pondicherry. En route, enjoy views of the Pamban Road Bridge and railway sea bridge connecting Rameswaram Island with mainland India.

Upon arrival in Pondicherry, check in at the hotel and relax.

Overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Places Covered: Agni Theertham, Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, Pamban Bridge

Time Permitting: Ramar Padam, Dhanushkodi

Note: Temple rituals, darshan, and sightseeing are subject to temple timings, crowd conditions, local regulations, and available travel time.

Day 07: Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram – Chennai Departure

After breakfast, check out from the hotel.

Depending on the departure schedule, visit some of Pondicherry’s major spiritual attractions such as Manakula Vinayagar Temple and Sri Aurobindo Ashram before proceeding towards Chennai.

En route, stop at Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram), renowned for its Pallava-era monuments and rock-cut architecture.

Visit the iconic Shore Temple, part of the UNESCO-listed Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram.

Continue to Arjuna’s Penance, an impressive open-air rock relief featuring intricate stone carvings.

Explore the Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas), a remarkable group of monolithic monuments, followed by Krishna’s Butter Ball, the famous naturally balanced boulder.

After completing the Mahabalipuram sightseeing, continue the journey to Chennai.

Upon arrival, transfer to Chennai Airport or Railway Station according to your onward travel schedule.

Your South India Temple Tour from Chennai – 6 Nights / 7 Days concludes with memorable spiritual and cultural experiences across Tirupati, Kanchipuram, Madurai, Kanyakumari, Rameswaram, Pondicherry, and Mahabalipuram.

Places Covered: Pondicherry attractions subject to time, Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance, Pancha Rathas, Krishna’s Butter Ball

Tour Route

Chennai → Tirupati → Tirumala → Kanchipuram → Madurai → Kanyakumari → Rameswaram → Pondicherry → Mahabalipuram → Chennai

Tour Duration

6 Nights / 7 Days