This comprehensive Tamil Nadu tour offers a perfect blend of heritage, spirituality, culture, and coastal beauty. Beginning in Chennai, the journey covers historic landmarks, ancient temples, and scenic beaches. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Mahabalipuram, the French colonial charm of Pondicherry, and the magnificent Chola temples of Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, and Darasuram.
The tour continues through Trichy, Chettinad, and Madurai, showcasing rich traditions, art, and architecture, before visiting the sacred pilgrimage centers of Rameswaram and Kanyakumari. Concluding in Trivandrum, this itinerary offers a deeply enriching experience of South India’s timeless culture, devotion, and natural beauty.
Arrival at Chennai International Airport. Transfer to the Hotel. Start your Chennai City Tour. Visit the famous places like Fort St. George, St. Mary’s Church, Marina Beach, St. Thomas Church where the Basilica is built over the tomb of St.Thomas. Then have a visit to the famous Kapaleeswarar Temple dedicated for Lord Shiva in Mylapore city. Overnight stay in Chennai
In the morning, drive to explore UNESCO World Heritage Monumental tour in Mahabalipuram, an ancient port city of the Pallavas. Visit the famous World Heritage UNESCO sites of Mahabalipuram. First, to the Sea Shore Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu, and then to Five Rathas “Five Chariots”, a monolithic structure, representing an unique style built by the Pallavas, then finally to Arjuna’s Penance, Varaha Cave and Krishna’s Butter Ball. Have a walk in the artisan’s streets who makes stone sculptures. Return back to the Hotel. Have a rest in the beach resort. Overnight Stay in Mahabalipuram
In the morning, drive to Pondicherry “The French Colony”. Check-in to the hotel. In the late afternoon, start your Pondicherry City Tour. Have a visit to Sri Aurobindo Ashram, an Ashram dedicated to Sri Aurobindo & “The Mother”. Have a visit to “The Church of Sacred Heart” and “Notre dame des Anges”, French Colony and markets. Have a Rickshaw ride in the commercial streets. Have a rest in the hotel. Overnight stay in Puducherry
In the morning have a visit to Goubert Market. Then drive to Auroville. Visit the famous “Matrimandir”, only the exterior view and visit some boutiques. Return back to Pondicherry. Have a est in the hotel. One more night stay in Puducherry
After the breakfast, drive to enjoy the Kumbakonam Temples Tour. Enroute visit the famous visit the famous Shiva Temple at Gangaikondacholapuram which was built in the 11th century by the Chola dynasty, one of the World Protected UNESCO Site. Have a lunch in Kumbakonam city. In the late afternoon, visit the 12th century Chola temple Airavatesvara Temple in a small village named Darasuram. Then proceed your drive to Tanjore (Thanjavur). Overnight Stay in Thanjavur
This is the day for you to explore the Tanjore Sculptural Tour. In the morning, visit the famous Thanjavur Art Gallery which houses the collection of sculptures and statues, Saraswati Mahal Library Museum, Brihadeeswara Temple also known as Big Temple which is one of the World Heritage Monument built by the chola dynasty in the 10th century. In the afternoon, visit the Bronze Making Artisan’s Village to see the Bronze Casting and Tanjore Paintings. Then drive to Trichy. In the evening climb the Rockfort Uchchipillayar Temple to visit the famous Ganesha Temple and have a panoramic view of the city. Have a rest in the hotel. Overnight stay in Trichy
In the morning have a Cultural tour to the banks of River Cauvery to see the performance of the rituals by the Hindus and then proceed for Srirangam Spiritual Tour to Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam. Start your drive to explore the Traditional Tour in Chettinadu, the land of Chettiars. Explore the village ambience by walking around the village streets. Have a rest in the hotel. Overnight stay in Chettinadu
This is the day to feast your eyes with Madurai Heritage Tour. In the late afternoon visit the famous Gandhi Museum where you can see lot of exhibits about the life of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of our Nation. Then have a visit to Thirumalai Nayaka Palace built in 16th century with grand pillars is the most attractive one. In the evening, visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati and a thousand pillared hall with eye-catching sculptures. Overnight stay in Madurai
In the morning,drive to have a Holy Tour to Rameswaram. Have a visit to Pamban’s Bridge, is a cantilever bridge on the Palk Strait which connects the Rameshwaram Town on Pamban island to mainland India. Then have a visit to the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located on Rameshwaram Island and a long corridor inside the temple is a remarkable one with beautiful grand pillars. Have a rest in the hotel. Overnight stay in Rameswaram
In the morning visit the famous Dhanushkodi located at south east of Pamban. See the ramparts of Dhanushkodi, the entire town was completely damaged by 1964 Cyclone. Drive to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of Indian Peninsula, where Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal meet. Visit the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a sacred place of a great saint and philosopher Swami Vivekananda. Then have a visit to Mahatma Gandhi Memorial and Kumari Amman Temple. It is possible to see both the sunrise and sunset in this town. Overnight Stay in Kanyakumari
In the morning drive to Trivandrum. Enjoy the Trivandrum City Tour. Enroute have a visit to the famous Padmanabhapuram Palace, a 15th century palace built by Varma dynasty. Continue your drive. In the evening see the outer view of Padmanabhaswamy Temple and a small museum closer to the temple. Have a rest in the hotel. Overnight stay in Trivandrum
This day you will be ended up with Tamil Nadu Temple Tour with sweet memories. You will be transferred to Trivandrum International Airport, Trivandrum as per your flight schedule back to home!
