Day 2: Chennai Sightseeing
After breakfast, explore Chennai’s rich heritage with visits to Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Fort St. George, Kalakshetra, and the National Art Gallery. Later take a short visit to Marina Beach and the local spice market. Overnight in Chennai.
Journey to the famous temple town of Tirupati. Visit the revered Sri Venkateshwara Temple atop the Tirumala Hills, one of the richest and most sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu. After darshan and lunch, return to Chennai for overnight stay.
After breakfast, head to Mahabalipuram to visit Arjuna’s Penance, Five Rathas, Tiger Caves and Shore Temple. Continue to Kanchipuram where you’ll see Ekambareswarar Temple, Kailasanatha Temple, Kamakshi Temple and Varadharaja Perumal Temple. Overnight in Kanchipuram.
Drive to Vellore to explore the Golden Temple and Vellore Fort. Proceed to the sacred hill town of Tiruvannamalai, known for the spiritual Arunachaleswarar Temple. Overnight in Tiruvannamalai.
Visit Annamalaiyar Temple in Tiruvannamalai before driving to Pondicherry via Gingee Fort. Reach Pondicherry and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Pondicherry.
Explore Pondicherry’s spiritual & French colonial ambience including Auroville Ashram, Paradise Beach, Seaside Promenade, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Enjoy a heritage walk in the French Quarter. Overnight in Pondicherry.
Depart after breakfast for Kumbakonam, stopping to visit the Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Darasuram Airavatesvara Temple along the way. Overnight in Kumbakonam.
Spend the morning visiting Adi Kumbhakeshwar Temple and the historic brass factory. Continue to Tanjore and explore Brihadeeswarar Temple, an architectural marvel. Overnight in Tanjore.
Drive to Madurai via Trichy. In Trichy, visit Ranganathaswamy Temple, Rock Fort Temple and Jambukeshwara Temple. Continue to Madurai for overnight stay.
Post breakfast, visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Tirumalai Nayakar Palace and Gandhi Museum. Participate in the evening night ceremony at Meenakshi Temple. Overnight in Madurai.
Depart for Rameshwaram where you’ll visit the sacred Ramanathaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi Beach and several local temples. Overnight in Rameshwaram.
Drive to Kanyakumari visiting Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple at Trichendur en route. On arrival, check in and relax. Overnight in Kanyakumari.
After breakfast, explore Kanyakumari’s attractions including Bhagwathy Amman Temple, the beach and Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Later, drive to Kovalam for evening relaxation by the sea. Overnight in Kovalam.
After breakfast, transfer to Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey with wonderful memories of South India’s spiritual and cultural richness.