On arrival in Chennai, you are met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight in Chennai. QUALITY INN ARUNA or similar.

Early morning: Drive to Kanchipuram (75 km/2 hrs) Visit Ekambareshwarara temple which has 2500 years old mango tree which still bears fruit.Also visit Vashnavita temple & Vaaradaraja temple.Later drive to Mamallapuram (70 km/2 hrs ).Overnight in Mamallapuram.

Early morning: Visit the Shore Temples.Mamallapuram,is a historical retreat set amidst natural beauty lying 58 kms south of Chennai, this ancient seaport of the Pallava dynasty invites connoisseurs of art. Its monuments have been carved out of solid rock. Though ravaged by the sea and wind, it still bears testimony to the magnificent heritage of Dravidian architecture. The glorious Shore Temple, one of the oldest in South India, stands on the sea shore with its paved forecourts. See the great Bas-relief of Arjuna's penance, the five Rathas, the Mahishasura Mardhini, Krishna and the Varaha Mandapas. There is also a school of sculpture which merits a visit. Later drive to Thiruvanmalai . On arrival in Thiruvanmalai, check in at hotel. Overnight in Thiruvanmalai.

After breakfast visit the temples of Thiruvanamalai. Later drive to Pondicherry (70 km/2 hrs).On arrival in Pondicherry check in at hotel.Overnight in Pondicherry.

After breakfast,visit The Shri Aurbindo ashram also visit Matri Mandir.Evening meeting with an expert in Integral Yoga. Overnight in Pondicherry.

Morning after early breakfast drive to Thanjavur (1 77km/05hrs). Enroute visit Chidambaram (62 km/1'1/2 hrs), the Natraja Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva & Thillai Kalimman Temple dedicated to goddess Parvati.It is believed that a trip to Chidambaram is incomplete if both the temples are not visited On arrival in Thanjavur,check in at the hotel. Overnight in Thanjavur.

Morning visit Brihadeshwara Temple and the Fort: The crowning glory of the Chola Empire. This superb and fascinating monument is one of a handful in India with world heritage listing.Afternoon: Drive to Swamimalai (30 km / 30 mts). This place marks the spot where young Subramanyan explained to Shiva the meaning of 'OM' which precedes every Hindu prayer. Overnight in Thanjavur.

After breakfast drive to Madurai (142 kms/4 hrs).On arrival in Madurai check in at hotel. Afternoon:Visit the Meenakshi Temple & Tirrumalai Nayak Palace and Thirumohur (1O km). This place has its legendary origin in the distant past when Devas (Gods) and Asuras (Demons) churned the ocean to get Amritham (nectar).In the evening visit the Meenakshi temple to attend ceremony every evening where the marriage of Meenakshi (Parvati) and Sundareshwara (Lord Shiva) is solemnized. Overnight in Madurai.

After early breakfast ensues a full day excursion to Rameswaram (90 km/2 hrs ).On the bank of the sea,is the point where the bridge to Lanka was built and Lord Rama's army crossed over. Also it is here that Lord Rama established a Lord Shiva Temple.In the evening return to the Madurai. Overnight in Madurai.

After early breakfast, drive to Kanyakumari (235km / 7hrs) On arrival in Kanyakumari, check in at Hotel. Later visit Kumariamman Temple: This temple is dedicated to Virgin Goddess Kanyakumari(Parvati) who stands waiting for her consort Lord Shiva to come and claim her hand in marriage. Visit Vivekananda Memorial and watch the beautiful Sun Set at Cape Camorin which is the confluence of Indian Ocean, Bay Of Bengal, Arabian Sea.Overnight in Kanyakumari.

After breakfast, visit Suchindram Temple,s dedicated to the deity who is the representation of combined forces of Shiva,Vishnu and Brahma.Also visit Padmanabhapuram Palace. Later drive to Thiruvanthapuram in time to catch the connecting flight to Chennai. On arrival in Chennai you are met by our representative and transfer to International airport in time to catch your onward flight.

Special Feature

This itinerary has been specially designed to covers all the Major Temples of South India.

Note: We would be happy to organize a specialized, tailor-made tour for you to suit your requirements.

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