7-Day Pilgrimage Tour in Tamil Nadu from Chennai
Highlights
Madurai, Rameswaram, Tirupati, Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Tanjore
Locations Covered
Madurai, Rameswaram, Tirupati, Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Tanjore
religious, architectural, cultural
Private Tour
7 Days
Easy
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Languages
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Description
Explore the famous pilgrimage sites of South India as you visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple & the majestic Fort St. George in Chennai. Pay your respects at Tirupati Balaji and the shore temples of Mahabalipuram. Drive to Tanjore to see the 1000-year-old Big Temple and observe the intricate architecture of the Meenakshi temple in Madurai. Head to the abandoned Ghost Town, Dhanushkodi and end your tour with a visit to Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Chennai
- Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and get refreshed.
- Visit Fort of St. George, St. Thomas Mount, Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Sri Parthasarathy Temple.
In the evening, visit Marina Beach.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 2: Chennai to Tirupati
Post breakfast, drive to Tirupati and check-in to the hotel.
Visit the famous Vedic Temple - Venkateswara Temple in the hill town of Tirumala. Dharshan Lord Balaji in all its glory.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 3: Tirupati to Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram
Drive to Mahabalipuram- the former port city famous for its rock-cut shore temples.
Stop at Kancheepuram to visit Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple and the Vardarajanperumal Temple.
Check into the hotel at Mahabalipuram and visit the Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance and Tiger’s Cave.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 4: Mahabalipuram to Tanjore
Post breakfast, drive to Tanjore, the ancient capital of Chola Kings. Check into the hotel and relax.
In the afternoon, visit ‘Brihadeeswara Temple’, popularly known as the 'Big Temple' 1000+ years old, built by the great Raja Raja Cholan.
Visit the nearby water tank Shivaganga, Tanjore Palace, Royal Museum and Art Gallery.
Head back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
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Day 5: Tanjore to Madurai
Drive to Madurai. Check into the hotel and freshen up.
In the afternoon, visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Thiruparankundram Temple, Alagar Koil, Gandhi Museum, Mariamman Teppakulam, etc.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 6: Madurai to Rameswaram to Madurai
Head to Rameswaram, a small island in the Gulf of Mannar, a major pilgrim centre.
Visit the Ramanathaswamy Temple.
Drive to the Dhanushkodi, also known as a Ghost town, because people abandoned the place after the 1964 cyclones.
Return to Madurai for an overnight stay.
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Day 7: Madurai to Chennai
- Post breakfast, return to Chennai. Bid good-bye. Tour ends here.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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