Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Chennai

   • On arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Chennai, check into the hotel. Get refreshed and take a rest.

   • If time permits, we go sightseeing in Chennai- the bustling metropolis of Southern India.

2. Day 2: Chennai to Tirupati (140 kms, 3 hours drive)

   • Today, after breakfast, drive to Tirupati to visit the famous Vedic Temple called Venkateswara Temple, in the hill town of Tirumala.

   • Check into the hotel.

   After Balaji Darsan, overnight stay at the hotel.

3. Day 3: Tirupati to Mahabalipuram (180 kms, 3.5 hours drive)

   • In the morning, you drive to Mahabalipuram- the former port city (7th Century) famous for its rock-cut shore temples.

   • Visit Kancheepuram, which includes Kancheepuram Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple and the Vardarajanperumal Temple.

   • Check into the hotel in Mahabalipuram and proceed for sightseeing here.

   • See Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, and Tiger’s Cave are the attractions here.

   Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram).

4. Day 4: Mahabalipuram to Tanjore (280 kms, 5 hours drive)

   • After an early breakfast, check out from the hotel and head to Tanjore, the age-old capital of Chola Kings.

   • Check into the hotel and relax.

   • In the afternoon, start your sightseeing with the ‘Brihandeswara Temple’- 1000 plus years old shrine built by the esteemed Chola emperor Rajaraja; visit the nearby water tank Shivaganga and Thanjavur Palace, Royal Museum and Art Gallery.

   In the evening, return to the hotel and overnight stay.

5. Day 5: Tanjore to Madurai (190 kms, 3 hours drive)

   • In the morning, enjoy a sightseeing drive to Madurai- an extremely sacred city of South India. It is the third-largest city in Tamil Nadu and is located on the banks of River Vaigai.

   • In the afternoon, enjoy Madurai sightseeing which includes Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Thirupparankundram Temple, Alagar Koil, Gandhi Museum, Mariamman Theppakkulam, etc. 

   •  Check into the hotel and free at own activities.

   Overnight stay at hotel.

6. Day 6: Rameswaram Sightseeing (168 kms, 3 hours drive)

   • Visit Rameswaram, a small island in the Gulf of Mannar, which is a major pilgrim centre. It is connected to the mainland by road and railway bridges (Pamban Bridge). Rameswaram is a holy place because of Ramanathaswamy Temple.

   In the evening, back to Madurai and overnight stay.

7. Day 7: Madurai to Chennai (450 kms, 7 hours drive)

   • Check out from the hotel and drive to Chennai airport/railway station for your onward journey.