9N/10D The Ultimate South India Temple Odyssey - Exhaustive Temple & Southernmost Tip Circuit

Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Thiruvannamalai, Chidambaram, Thanjavur, Madurai, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari · 9 nights / 10 days · India

Exhaustive Temple & Southernmost Tip Circuit. Stay plan: Chennai (1N) – Mahabalipuram (1N) – Thiruvannamalai (1N) – Chidambaram (1N) – Thanjavur (1N) – Madurai (2N) – Rameshwaram (1N) – Kanyakumari (1N). Arrive Chennai, depart Madurai.

Day by day

1. Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway - Transfer to Chennai

   Arrive at airport / railway station. Meet our tour representative and commence your scenic drive to Chennai. Check in at hotel/resort. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Chennai.

   Overnight: Chennai

2. Day 2 — Chennai to Mahabalipuram Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Mahabalipuram through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Mahabalipuram and check in at hotel. UNESCO World Heritage coastal town of the Pallava dynasty: Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance rock relief, Five Rathas, and monolithic stone architecture. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.

   Overnight: Mahabalipuram

3. Day 3 — Mahabalipuram to Thiruvannamalai Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Thiruvannamalai through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Thiruvannamalai and check in at hotel. Spiritual foothills town of Annamalai Hills: Arunachaleswarar Temple dedicated to Agni Lingam, and sacred Ramana Maharshi Ashram. Overnight stay in Thiruvannamalai.

   Overnight: Thiruvannamalai

4. Day 4 — Thiruvannamalai to Chidambaram Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Chidambaram through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Chidambaram and check in at hotel. Renowned temple town dedicated to Lord Shiva as Nataraja (Cosmic Dancer): The sacred Thillai Nataraja Temple featuring ancient Bharatanatyam sculptured pillars. Overnight stay in Chidambaram.

   Overnight: Chidambaram

5. Day 5 — Chidambaram to Thanjavur Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Thanjavur through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Thanjavur and check in at hotel. Granary of Tamil Nadu and Chola architectural capital: UNESCO World Heritage Brihadeeswarar Temple (Big Temple) built over 1,000 years ago, and Thanjavur Royal Palace. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.

   Overnight: Thanjavur

6. Day 6 — Thanjavur to Madurai Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Madurai through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Madurai and check in at hotel. Ancient temple city of Tamil Nadu: World-renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple with towering gopurams and Thousand Pillar Hall, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, and vibrant spice markets. Overnight stay in Madurai.

   Overnight: Madurai

7. Day 7 — Full Day Sightseeing & Temple Darshan in Madurai

   Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion exploring top heritage and spiritual landmarks of Madurai. Ancient temple city of Tamil Nadu: World-renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple with towering gopurams and Thousand Pillar Hall, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, and vibrant spice markets. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Madurai.

   Overnight: Madurai

8. Day 8 — Madurai to Rameshwaram Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Rameshwaram through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Rameshwaram and check in at hotel. Sacred island town and Char Dham pilgrimage center: Ramanathaswamy Temple with its majestic 1,200-meter corridor and 22 holy Agni Theertham wells, and Dhanushkodi tip. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.

   Overnight: Rameshwaram

9. Day 9 — Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari Scenic Transfer & En Route Shrines

   Post breakfast, check out and drive towards Kanyakumari through picturesque highways, coconut groves, and rural landscapes. Arrive in Kanyakumari and check in at hotel. The southernmost tip of mainland India where the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and Bay of Bengal meet: Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, and spectacular sunrise/sunset views. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.

   Overnight: Kanyakumari

10. Day 10 — Kanyakumari to Madurai - Onward Departure

    Post breakfast and morning darshan/views, check out from hotel. Complete any pending souvenir shopping and proceed on your return transfer to Madurai airport / railway station for your onward journey home.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in selected category hotels/resorts/heritage properties on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
• Meal Plan as booked (EP: Room Only / CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner).
• Private exclusive AC/Heating Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller) for all airport/railway transfers, temple darshan transfers, and inter-city travel as per itinerary.
• Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Special Entry Darshan coordination / VIP assistance where applicable.
• All driver allowances, toll taxes, state inter-state border taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
• 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated South India destination desk support.

Exclusions

• Airfare or Train tickets to/from Chennai / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Madurai / Trivandrum.
• Special temple pooja ticket costs, special darshan entry fees, or camera charges at religious shrines.
• Entry fees to monuments, museums, heritage palaces, boat rides on backwaters/lakes, or toy train tickets.
• Additional meals, room service, alcoholic beverages, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
• Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during Christmas Eve (24th Dec) and New Year's Eve (31st Dec).
• GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like traffic congestions, bandhs, flight delays, or extreme weather conditions.