8 Days South India Temple Tour Package from Chennai

After breakfast, check out from the hotel.

If any important Kumbakonam temples could not be covered on Day 1, visit them during the morning session.

Later, proceed towards Thanjavur.

Visit:

• Brihadeeswarar Temple – Thanjavur Big Temple

Complete the Kumbakonam and Thanjavur sightseeing preferably by the first half of the day and proceed towards Trichy.

Reach Trichy by afternoon, approximately around 3:00–4:00 PM depending on traffic and temple darshan time, and check in to the hotel.

In the evening, visit:

• Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam

After darshan, return to the hotel.

Night 2 – Overnight Stay: Trichy

After breakfast, proceed for the remaining important Trichy temple visits.

Temples to Visit:

• Jambukeswarar Temple – Thiruvanaikaval
• Rockfort Ucchi Pillayar Temple

After completing the Trichy temple visits, proceed towards Madurai.

On arrival in Madurai, check in to the hotel and relax.

In the evening, approximately around 6:00–7:00 PM depending on arrival time, proceed for:

• Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple

Complete the evening darshan and return to the hotel.

Night 3 – Overnight Stay: Madurai

After breakfast, proceed for Madurai temple sightseeing.

Suggested Temples:

• Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple
• Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple
• Alagar Kovil – Kallazhagar Temple

Complete the major Madurai temple visits by afternoon or early evening depending on darshan time.

Later, proceed towards Rameswaram.

Depending on available time, suitable temples or attractions along the Madurai–Rameswaram route can be covered without making a major deviation from the journey.

While entering Rameswaram Island, enjoy the view of the iconic:

• Pamban Bridge

Reach Rameswaram, check in to the hotel and relax.

Night 4 – Overnight Stay: Rameswaram

Begin the day with the important pilgrimage activities and temple darshan in Rameswaram.

Places to Visit:

• Agni Theertham
• 22 Holy Theertham wells
• Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple
• Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial
• Dhanushkodi
• Kothandaramaswamy Temple
• Dhanushkodi ruins
• Arichal Munai – Land's End

Other nearby Rameswaram sightseeing can be included depending on available time.

After completing the full-day pilgrimage and sightseeing, return to the hotel.

Night 5 – Overnight Stay: Rameswaram

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and start the journey towards Kanyakumari.

Continue the drive and reach Kanyakumari by afternoon or evening depending on traffic and travel time.

Check in to the hotel and relax.

In the evening, proceed to the seafront to experience:

• Kanyakumari Sunset View
• Triveni Sangam surroundings
• Beach and seafront walking
• Local shopping, depending on available time

Return to the hotel after sunset.

Night 6 – Overnight Stay: Kanyakumari

Start the day early to experience the famous:

• Kanyakumari Sunrise

After breakfast, proceed for Kanyakumari sightseeing.

Places to Visit:

• Kumari Amman / Bhagavathi Amman Temple
• Vivekananda Rock Memorial
• Thiruvalluvar Statue
• Triveni Sangam

Later, check out and proceed towards Trivandrum.

En route, visit:

• Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple, if time permits
• Padmanabhapuram Palace
• Thirparappu Waterfalls

Continue towards Trivandrum.

On arrival, check in to the hotel. In the evening, proceed for darshan at:

• Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

After darshan, return to the hotel.

Night 7 – Overnight Stay: Trivandrum

After breakfast, proceed for local sightseeing according to the customer's return flight/train timing.

Suggested Places:

• Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
• Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple
• Sree Varaham Lakshmi Varaha Temple
• Kovalam Beach, if sufficient time is available
• Local market / shopping, depending on interest and available time

After completing the sightseeing, transfer to Trivandrum Airport / Railway Station for the onward journey.

Flexible Final Drop

The recommended option is to complete the tour with a Trivandrum drop, especially for travellers returning by flight or train.

Depending on the customer's onward travel arrangements, the tour can also be customised with a suitable return/drop plan towards Kanyakumari, Madurai or Chennai. Additional return travel will be planned according to the selected package, available time and vehicle schedule.

Tour Ends with memorable South India temple and sightseeing experiences.

Note: Temple darshan, sightseeing coverage and travel timings may vary depending on temple opening hours, traffic, weather conditions, local restrictions and the time spent at each destination.

• Tirumala Balaji Darshan tickets
• Special darshan / Seva / Pooja tickets at any temple
• Lunch and dinner
• Entry tickets for tourist attractions and monuments
• Auroville / Matrimandir entry or special booking charges, if applicable
• Guide charges
• Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry and beverages
• Travel insurance
• Flight, train and bus tickets
• Any additional sightseeing or vehicle usage outside the confirmed itinerary
• Expenses caused by delays, road closures, weather conditions, temple restrictions or other circumstances beyond the tour arrangement

Important Note: Tirumala Balaji darshan tickets must be booked by the customer in advance. The Tirupati/Tirumala travel schedule will be planned according to the customer's confirmed darshan date and reporting time.