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Fascinating Temples of Tamil Nadu with Pondicherry

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About Your Trip

Embark on a captivating 12-day tour exploring the cultural and spiritual richness of South India. Begin in Chennai and journey to Pondicherry, Kumbakonam, and Thanjavur, visiting iconic temples and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Brihadeeswarar Temple. Experience the sacred Jyotirlinga at Rameshwaram and witness the stunning sunset at Kanyakumari. Explore the historic Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai and the grand temples of Trichy and Tiruvannamalai. Conclude your trip with visits to the ancient temples of Kanchipuram and the magnificent monuments of Mahabalipuram before departing from Chennai. This tour promises a blend of heritage, spirituality, and scenic beauty.

Details

Destinations Covered

Pondicherry, Kumbakonam, Navagraha temples, Thanjavur, Rameswaram, Kanya Kumari, Madurai, Trichy, Tiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram.

Price Includes

Accommodation on Twin/ Triple Sharing as per requirement.

Transfer & Sightseeing by Innova Crysta

Meals:11 Breakfasts & 11 Dinner

English-speaking Professional Guide with full knowledge of Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry.

GST 5% as per Govt norms

Price Excludes

Airfare

Lunch

Any entrance fee, darshan ticket or activity fee

Passports, Visas and travel insurance

All other items of a personal nature

Laundry, personal phone calls

All services not specified above in the inclusions

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Chennai and Transfer to Pondicherry

Arrive in Chennai before 10 AM, meet our representative, and proceed to Pondicherry. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel. After lunch, visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, explore the French Colony buildings, and relax at Pondicherry Beach. Enjoy an overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Day 2 : Pondicherry to Kumbakonam via Chidambaram

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and travel to Kumbakonam via Chidambaram. En route, visit the Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram. Upon arrival in Kumbakonam, check into your hotel. In the evening, visit Swamimalai Temple and the Moon Temple (one of the Navagraha temples). Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.

Day 3 : Navagraha Temples Tour

After breakfast, depart at 7:30 AM to visit six Navagraha temples: the Sun Temple, Venus Temple, Mars Temple (Vaitheeswaran Temple), Mercury Temple (Thiruvengadu), Kethu Temple (Keezhaperumpallam), and Saneeswaran Temple (Thirunallar). Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4 : Kumbakonam to Thanjavur

After checking out, proceed to Thanjavur. En route, visit the remaining two Navagraha temples: Guru Temple (Jupiter) at Alangudi, Rahu Temple at Thirunageswaram, and the Oppiliappan Temple of Lord Balaji. Upon arrival in Thanjavur, check into your hotel. In the evening, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Big Temple of Brihadeeswarar. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 5 : Thanjavur to Rameshwaram

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Rameshwaram. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. In the evening, visit the Jyotirlinga of Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of India. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.

Day 6 : Rameshwaram Rituals and Sightseeing

This morning, perform Shradha and Tarpan rituals for your late ancestors at Rameshwaram and Danushkodi. In the evening, revisit the Jyotirlinga of Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram at JKR Resorts. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.

Day 7 : Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari

After breakfast, check out and drive to Kanyakumari. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. In the evening, witness the sunset and visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Kumari Amman Temple. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.

Day 8 : Kanyakumari to Madurai

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Madurai. Check into your hotel and have lunch. In the evening, visit the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple and enjoy shopping for textiles around the temple area. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 9 : Madurai to Trichy

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Trichy. Visit the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and Thiruvanikaval Shiva Temple in Srirangam. Overnight stay in Trichy.

Day 10 : Trichy to Tiruvannamalai

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Tiruvannamalai. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax. In the evening, visit the Annamalaiyar Temple. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 11 : Tiruvannamalai to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Kanchipuram. En route, visit the Ekambaranathar Temple and Kanchi Kamakshi Temple. Continue to Mahabalipuram and check into your hotel. Post-lunch, visit the famous Mahabalipuram temples and monuments. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.

Day 12 : Departure from Chennai

After a leisurely breakfast, relax at the hotel until checkout. You will then be transferred to the airport in Chennai for your flight back home, concluding your memorable journey.