Destinations :-
Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Pondicherry - Swamimalai - Thanjavur - Chennai
Duration :-
6 Nights / 7 Days
India is a vibrant country and here there are several cultures and traditions which co exists peacefully. Similarly, the Southern States of India are different from the Northern but together they form the Incredible India. To let you know and bring closer to the colorful southern India, the South India Temple Tour Package has been carved by Elefantastic Travel which will let you experience the marvelous temple architecture of South India.
Day 1 Arrival in Chennai
The South India Temple Tour Package begins with your arrival on the Chennai Airport. You will be received by our representative and will be escorted to the pre-reserved hotel in Chennai.
Day 2 Transfer to Mahabalipuram (40 kms)
After breakfast visit to the following places will be scheduled- Fort St. George, San Thome Basilica, Ripon Building (Neoclassical architecture) and Parthasarthy Temple. The past history of colonization of Chennai can be seen through its architecture. In the evening travel to Mahabalipuram.
Day 3 Excursion in Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram
The day starts early and you will be taken for the visit to UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram. Overlooking the Bay of Bengal, the Shore Temple is a granite structure and is believed to have been built during the Pallava rule. Another renowned temple in Mahabalipuram is the Pancha Rathas Temple. The monolithic granite rock temples were built in the 7th century. Then proceed to Kanchipuram to visit Kanchi Kamakshi Temple, Ekambeshwarar Temple, Vaikuntha Perumal Temple, and also a visit to the silk weaving places might be scheduled and shop for the famous Kanchivaram Sarees.
Day 4 Transfer to Pondicherry to Swamimalai (135 kms)
After a good night’s sleep, you will travel to the next destination of the tour i.e. Thanjavur. On the way to Thanjavur, visit Pondicherry, now called Puducherry and also ‘The French Riviera of the East’. Visit the Auro Beach and the Auroville City which has many state of the art attractions and is a home to the international community in India. Continue drive to reach Swamimalai, where you will directly reach hotel to check in and relax.
Day 5 Excursion in Swamimalai and transfer to Thanjavur(35.5 km)
This morning after breakfast leave to visit the celebrated Swamimalai Murugan temple, existing since 2nd century and displaying wonderful ancient achitecture. The Kabartheeshwarer temple, Vellai Vinayakar temple, Sri Katayeene temple and the Swaminath Swami temple are the other important tourists spots which would be visited by you. In the evening you will be driven to Thanjavur where on arrival you will be transferred to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 6 Excursion in Thanjavur
Thanjavur is also called the ‘Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu’. After breakfast visit the Brihadishwara Temple, the most celebrated temple in Thanjavur for its architecture and hundreds of lingam of Lord Shiva. Also visit the Palace and Saraswati Mahal Library where there are ancient paintings and manuscripts stored since centuries. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.
Day 7 Transfer to Chennai and Departure
Concluding the South India Temple Tour with great experiences of the beliefs and architecture of some Southern temples you will be driven to Chennai this morning from where you will return to your hometown after boarding flight from Chennai airport.