7-Day Pilgrimage Tour of Tamil Nadu with Tirupati and Rameswaram
About This Tour
Explore the famous pilgrimage sites of South India on a journey through Chennai, Tirupati, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Tanjore, Madurai, and Rameswaram. Visit r...
Duration: 7 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Tirupati, Chennai, Madurai, Tanjore, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Rameswaram · Languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
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What's Included
- All accommodations with breakfast
- Sightseeing in Chennai and Mahabalipuram
- Sightseeing in Madurai and Kanchipuram
- Day tour to Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi
- All transfers and sightseeing by A/C car
- Departure transfer to the airport/railway station
- All taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Meals not included above
- Any other personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Chennai and City Sightseeing
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and refresh yourself. Visit Fort St. George, St. Thomas Mount, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and Sri Parthasarathy Temple. In the evening, visit Marina Beach. In the evening, visit Marina Beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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2Day 02
Drive from Chennai to Tirupati
After breakfast, drive to Tirupati and check in to the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Tirupati and check in to the hotel. Visit the famous Vedic temple, Venkateswara Temple, in the hill town of Tirumala. Have Lord Balaji's darshan in all its glory. Visit the famous Vedic temple, Venkateswara Temple, in the hill town of Tirumala. Have Lord Balaji's darshan in all its glory. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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3Day 03
Tirupati to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram
Drive to Mahabalipuram, the former port city famous for its rock-cut shore temples. Drive to Mahabalipuram, the former port city famous for its rock-cut shore temples. Stop at Kanchipuram to visit Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple, and Vardarajanperumal Temple. Stop at Kanchipuram to visit Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple, and Vardarajanperumal Temple. Check in to the hotel at Mahabalipuram and visit the Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, and Tiger's Cave. Check in to 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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4Day 04
Journey to Tanjore, the Chola Capital
After breakfast, drive to Tanjore, the ancient capital of the Chola kings. Check in to the hotel and relax. After breakfast, drive to Tanjore, the ancient capital of the Chola kings. Check in to the hotel and relax. In the afternoon, visit Brihadeeswara Temple, popularly known as the Big Temple. It is more than 1000 years old and was built by the great Raja Raja Cholan. In the afternoon, visit Brihadeeswara Temple, popularly known as the Big Temple. It is more than 1000 years old and was built by the great Raja Raja Cholan. Visit the nearby Shivaganga water tank, Tanjore Palace, Royal Museum, and Art Gallery. Visit the nearby Shivaganga water tank, Tanjore Palace, Royal Museum, and Art Gallery. Head back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
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5Day 05
Travel to Madurai and Temple Sightseeing
Drive to Madurai. Check in to the hotel and freshen up. Drive to Madurai. Check in to the hotel and freshen up. In the afternoon, visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Thiruparankundram Temple, Alagar Koil, Gandhi Museum, Mariamman Teppakulam, and more. In the afternoon, visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Thiruparankundram Temple, Alagar Koil, Gandhi Museum, Mariamman Teppakulam, and more. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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6Day 06
Excursion to Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi
Head to Rameswaram, a small island in the Gulf of Mannar and a major pilgrim centre. Head to Rameswaram, a small island in the Gulf of Mannar and a major pilgrim centre. Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple. Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple. Drive to Dhanushkodi, also known as a ghost town, because people abandoned the place after the 1964 cyclone. Drive to Dhanushkodi, also known as a ghost town, because people abandoned the place after the 1964 cyclone. Return to Madurai for an overnight stay. Return to Madurai for an overnight stay.
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7Day 07
Return from Madurai to Chennai
After breakfast, return to Chennai. Bid goodbye. The tour ends here.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · Tour start: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.