Kanchipuram, Pondicherry & Trichy Temple Circuit – 5 Nights / 6 Days

After breakfast, check out and proceed towards Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage destination known for its Pallava-era rock-cut monuments and coastal heritage.

Mahabalipuram Sightseeing

• Shore Temple
• Five Rathas (Pancha Rathas)
• Arjuna's Penance
• Krishna's Butter Ball
• Varaha Cave Temple
• Mahishasuramardini Cave
• Mahabalipuram Beach

After completing the main sightseeing, continue towards Pondicherry.

Pondicherry Evening Sightseeing

Depending on arrival time, visit:

• Promenade Beach / Rock Beach
• French Quarter / White Town
• French colonial streets
• Sri Aurobindo Ashram, subject to visiting hours

Check in to the hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening.

After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Pondicherry's beaches, spiritual attractions, heritage streets and important sightseeing locations.

Important Places to Visit

• Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple
• Sri Aurobindo Ashram
• Auroville Visitors Centre
• Matrimandir Viewing Point, subject to advance booking and access
• Serenity Beach
• Paradise Beach – boating access optional
• Botanical Garden
• Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
• Immaculate Conception Cathedral
• Bharathi Park
• Aayi Mandapam
• French Quarter / White Town
• Promenade Beach

Sightseeing will be arranged according to opening hours, travel distance and the guests' interests. Beach activities, boating and Auroville visits are subject to local availability.

Return to the hotel after sightseeing.

Night Stay: Pondicherry

After breakfast, check out and begin the journey towards Chidambaram.

Chidambaram Temple Darshan

Visit the famous:

• Sri Thillai Nataraja Temple
• Sri Govindaraja Perumal Shrine, within the Chidambaram temple complex

After completing the morning darshan, proceed towards Kumbakonam.

On arrival, check in to the hotel and take a short break.

Kumbakonam Evening Temple Visits

• Sri Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
• Sri Sarangapani Temple
• Sri Chakrapani Temple – if time permits
• Sri Ramaswamy Temple – if time permits

Complete the evening temple visits according to the available darshan hours.

Night Stay: Kumbakonam

After breakfast, check out and continue with selected Kumbakonam-area temples.

Kumbakonam Morning Temple Visits

Depending on the available time, choose from:

• Sri Swamimalai Murugan Temple
• Sri Oppiliappan Temple
• Sri Nachiyar Kovil
• Sri Darasuram Airavatesvara Temple

After the morning sightseeing, proceed towards Thanjavur.

Thanjavur Sightseeing

• Brihadeeswarar Temple / Thanjavur Big Temple
• Thanjavur Maratha Palace – if time permits
• Saraswathi Mahal Library – subject to visiting hours

After completing Thanjavur sightseeing, continue towards Trichy.

If arrival time and temple darshan conditions permit, visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam in the evening.

Otherwise, the Srirangam darshan will be planned for the following morning.

Check in to the hotel.

Night Stay: Trichy

After an early breakfast, check out and proceed for the important Trichy temple visits.

Trichy Temples to Visit

• Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple – Srirangam
• Sri Jambukeswarar Temple – Thiruvanaikaval
• Sri Samayapuram Mariamman Temple – if time permits

Priority will be given to Srirangam and Jambukeswarar Temple, particularly if Srirangam darshan was not completed on Day 5.

After the morning temple visits, begin the return journey towards Chennai.

Take suitable lunch and refreshment breaks during the journey.

Arrive in Chennai in the evening, depending on temple darshan duration, traffic and road conditions.

Drop Location: Chennai Airport, Railway Station, Hotel or Preferred Location

• Lunch
• Dinner unless the MAP option is selected
• Meals and beverages during travel
• Travel insurance
• Medical insurance and medical expenses
• Personal expenses
• Temple special darshan tickets
• Pooja, archana and seva charges
• Monument and sightseeing entrance fees
• Boating and beach activity charges
• Auroville paid experiences, if applicable
• Local guide charges unless specifically included
• Shopping, laundry, room service and other personal expenses
• Any additional sightseeing or major route changes outside the confirmed itinerary

• The itinerary is designed to cover the major temples and sightseeing destinations within six days. Optional attractions will be included only when sufficient time is available.
• Temple opening hours, darshan queues and festival schedules may affect the sightseeing order.
• Mahabalipuram monuments, Auroville attractions, museums and boating activities are subject to their respective operating hours and access rules.
• The Day 5 Kumbakonam–Thanjavur–Trichy program will prioritize the main temples. Additional Kumbakonam-area temples will depend on travel time.
• Day 6 involves Trichy temple sightseeing followed by a long return drive to Chennai. An early start is recommended for an evening arrival.
• Accommodation will be arranged in selected deluxe AC properties, subject to availability and final booking confirmation.
• The private AC vehicle category will be selected according to the number of travellers.
• Package pricing will be provided according to the travel dates, number of guests, vehicle category, hotel selection and chosen meal plan.