South India Temple Tour

Detailed Itinerary

Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destinations Covered : Chennai - Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai - Rameshwaram - Trivandrum - Kovalam - Kanyakumari

Day 01: Chennai

Reach at Chennai Airport, one of the Greenland Journey representatives will be there to welcome and transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Relax for a while and go to the Kapaleswarar Gopuram (tower) Temple and Parthasarathy Temple. Next have a look on Kala Kshetra, Fort St. George, St. Thomas Church, St. Thomas Mount and the antique National Art Gallery and Museum. Also take a drive past of the beautiful “Marina Beach”, known as the second longest beach in the world. Come back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02: Chennai - Tirupathi

This is the second and very much important day of this tour as we are moving towards the world famous temple Tirupati Balaji. “Tirupathi” which also known as “Thirumalai” filled with devotional spirit. Every year thousands of people come here to visit here the age-old and religious temple of “Sri Venkateshwara ji Maharaj” given over to Lord Vishnu or Balaji. Due to the overcrowding now it has developed the computerized issuing of tokens being dispatched to the pilgrims which have largely reduced the waiting time. After visiting this temple definitely you would say that really amazing, unbelievable. So offer the homage or worship to Lord Vishnu. Later on come back to the hotel for an overnight stay in hotel.

Day 03: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (by Car)

On the third day After collecting all these in your eyes ready to traverse one more architectural wonder, which has a lot of unseen thing in its own like natural scenic beauty, ancient and antic temples, spiritual and artistic significance are all can found in one place and that amazing place is “Kanchipuram”. Here we will show you the great Kamakshi Ammam temple and Kanchi Kamkashi temple. This city has one more specialty as it makes the famous Kanchi puram silk sarees here so don’t miss the chance to buy it. You will then move towards Mahabalipuram, Have an overnight stay here.
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Day 04: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (by Car)

In the early morning after a breakfast, go for a city excursion which covers all the temples of Mahabalipuram. Later on after a delicious lunch we will take you to Pondicherry to see the famous Mother’s Ashram and have an overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Day 05: Pondicherry – Chidambaram - Tanjore

Your spiritual tour will continue and move towards the most archaeological sight of “Chidambaram” in Tamil Nadu. Here you will see the famous Nataraja Temple and then your journey continues towards Tanjore famously known for its sprit, nature and artistry. You will be the eye seen man here of the charming Brahadeshwara temple, Lord Murgan temple, Chandra Bhagwan temple, Thirumalai temple, Siva Ganga garden and Vijay nagar fort. Have an overnight stay at Tanjore.

Day 06: Tanjore – Trichy – Madurai

This morning after breakfast start drive for “Tiruchirapalli” also known as “Trichy”. On arrival Trichy, complete with check in formalities. After freshen up, explore the famous local monuments including churches, missions, colleges, and beautiful temples. The major attractive points of Trichy are –Ganpati temple, Sri Ranga Nathaswamy temple, Rock fort, Puliyancholai falls, St Joseph’s church and Kallanai dam. Thereafter take a lunch and leave for Madurai.
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Day 07: Madurai

On this 7th day now it’s time to move towards the “Madurai” famous for Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple or also known as temple city. Reach Madurai one of our representatives will help you to check in to hotel. Relax for a while and be ready for the exploration tour of Madurai and start with visiting Ayirankkal Mandapam, Maraimman Thepukullam Temple Tank, Tirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Gandhi Museum and Koodal Azhagar. After all go to see the Meenakshi Temple dedicated to Lord Siva. Have an overnight stay at Madurai.

Day 08: Trichy - Madurai

On the 8th day, discover the Madurai. The Meenakshi Sundereswar temple, devoted to goddess Meenakshi, well known for its unimaginable sculpture. Have an overnight stay at Madurai.

Day 09: Madurai – Rameshwaram – Madurai

Have breakfast, and start drive to “Rameshwaram” the famous and well known temple of Lord Shiva. Here visit also the beaches like Agnitheertham, Dhanushkodi Temple, Gandhamadhana Parvatham, Jada Tirtham, Jatayu Tirtham, Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Lakshmana Tirtham, Rama Tirtham (Gandamadana), and Ramjharoka temple. After all the things come back to Madurai and have an overnight stay in Madurai.
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Day 10: Kovalam

This day is complete at leisure as you are going to spend the all day on the beach of Kovalam, as per your own choice. Have an overnight stay at Koovalam.

Day 11: Kovalam – Kanyakumari – Kovalam

This is the morning we are waiting for as we are going to start our trip in real meaning. Have breakfast and take a excursion trip to the famous Kanyakumari: which is the meeting point of two sea and one ocean that are The Bay of Bengal, The Arabian Sea and The Indian Ocean. This place is famous for its beautiful views of sunrise and sunset over the waters and also is an important place for Hindu pilgrim. Here you can see the great Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial. From the top of this rock you can make a difference between the three stream of Sangam. Return back to Kovalam with sweet memories. Overnight stay at Kovalam Hotel/Resort.