Itinerary
- Day 1
Chennai
You'll land at Chennai airport and get picked up for the drive to your hotel. After you've had time to settle in, there's a city tour waiting where you'll visit Fort St. George and its museum, then head to the sacred Kapaleeshwarar Temple. From there, you can walk through Semmozhi Poonga botanical garden and stop by Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Temple. The day winds down with an evening walk along Marina Beach to catch the sunset and relax after traveling.
- Start point
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Pick up from Chennai airport or from your hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (ZONE By The Park/ Raj Park ), Hotel (Accord Metropolitan/ The Park Chennai ), Hotel (Radisson Blu Hotel GRT Chennai/ Hilton Chennai )
Included Activities
- City tour covering Fort St. George & Museum
- Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Explore Semmozhi Poonga botanical garden
- Visit Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Temple
- Evening stroll along Marina beach
Landmarks Fort St. George & Museum Kapaleeshwarar Temple Semmozhi Poonga Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathy Temple Marina Beach - Day 2
Chennai to Vellore
This morning you're driving to Kanchipuram, which takes about 3 hours covering 140km. Once you arrive, you'll have the day to explore several temples including Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Varadharaja Temple, Vaikundhaperumal Temple, and Kamakshiamman Temple. After that, it's on to Vellore where you can see the 16th-century Vellore Fort and then visit the Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple before heading to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Regency Sameera Vellore by GRT Hotel), Hotel (Fortune Park Vellore)
Included Activities
- Visit Kailasanathar Temple
- Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
- Visit Varadharaja Temple
- Visit Vaikundhaperumal Temple
- Visit Kamakshiamman Temple
- Visit Vellore Fort
- Visit Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple
Landmarks Kailasanathar Temple Ekambareswarar Temple Varadharaja Temple Vaikundhaperumal Temple Kamakshiamman Temple Vellore Fort Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple 
- Day 3
Vellore to Trichy
You'll drive toward Trichy today, passing through the sacred town of Tiruvannamalai along the way. The full drive is about 6 hours covering 280km. Start by exploring the Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple situated at the foot of Arunachala Hill, then continue to Sathanur Dam which has gardens, a crocodile farm, and a small zoo around it. Once you reach Trichy, you'll have time to attend the evening Arti ceremony at the Ranganathaswamy Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Red Fox Hotel/ Hotel Blossoms ), Hotel (Courtyard by Marriott )
Included Activities
- Visit Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple
- Visit Sathanur Dam
- Explore Sathanur Dam gardens, crocodile farm, and zoo
- Attend evening Arti ceremony at Ranganathaswamy Temple
Landmarks Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple Arunachala Hill Sathanur Dam Ranganathaswamy Temple 
- Day 4
Trichy to Madurai
The day starts with visits to Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and the Rock Fort Temple. Next, you'll see the intricate carvings at Tiruvanaikkaval Jambukeshwara Temple before heading to Madurai, a 3-hour drive covering 135km. Once there, the evening brings a chance to experience the spiritual atmosphere at Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple, and you can also explore Tirumal Nayak's Palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (JC Residency/ Hotel Royal Court ), Hotel (Fortune Pandiyan Hotel/ Regency Madurai by GRT Hotels ), Hotel ( Courtyard by Marriott/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai )
Included Activities
- Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
- Visit Rock Fort Temple
- Visit Tiruvanaikkaval Jambukeshwara Temple
- Visit Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple
- Visit Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple
- Visit Tirumal Nayak's Palace
Landmarks Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple Rock Fort Temple Tiruvanaikkaval Jambukeshwara Temple Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple Tirumal Nayak's Palace 
- Day 5
Madurai to Rameshwaram
You're heading to Rameshwaram today, an island with deep mythological significance. The drive takes about 3 hours and covers 170km. Your first stop is the revered Ramanathaswamy Temple, famous for its 1219-meter pillared corridor, the longest in India. After that, you can visit Adam's Bridge, a legendary chain of reefs believed to have been used by Hanuman's monkey army. You'll stay overnight in Rameshwaram, allowing time to soak in the spiritual atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Daiwik Hotel/ Vinayaga by Poppys), Hotel (The Residency Towers)
Included Activities
- Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple
- Visit Adam's Bridge
Landmarks Ramanathaswamy Temple Adam's Bridge 
- Day 6
Rameshwaram to Thanjore
Today's journey takes you to Thanjore through the unique Chettinad region, a scenic 5-hour drive covering 250km. Along the way, you'll explore the opulent Chettinad Mansions, the Chettinad Palace, and visit several Chettinad Temples. Once you reach Thanjore and check into your hotel, the evening is free for you to relax and unwind after a long day of travel and sightseeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sangam Hotels ), Hotel (GReaT Trails Riverview Resort ), Hotel (Svatma )
Included Activities
- Explore Chettinad Mansions
- Visit Chettinad Palace
- Visit Chettinad Temples
Landmarks Chettinad Mansions Chettinad Palace 
- Day 7
Thanjore to Pondicherry
Starting with architectural highlights, you'll visit Brihadeshwara Temple and the fort, then move on to Thanjavur Palace and Museum. Continue to Darasuram Temple and then to Gangaikonda Cholapuram. On your way to Pondicherry, you'll stop at the sacred Chidambaram Nataraja Temple. The drive covers about 180km and takes roughly 4 hours. Once in Pondicherry, settle into your hotel and spend the evening exploring the interesting blend of French and Tamil cultures here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Shenbaga Hotel/ Anandha Inn Convention Centre ), Hotel (Le Pondy/ Accord Puducherry ), Hotel (Svatma )
Included Activities
- Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Fort
- Visit Thanjavur Palace & Museum
- Visit Darasuram Temple
- Visit Gangaikonda Cholapuram
- Visit Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
- Evening exploration of Pondicherry
Landmarks Brihadeshwara Temple Thanjavur Fort Thanjavur Palace & Museum Darasuram Temple Gangaikonda Cholapuram Chidambaram Nataraja Temple 
- Day 8
Pondicherry to Chennai
Start with a city tour of Pondicherry visiting Aurovil and the Pondicherry Museum, then walk through the charming French Colony. You'll drive to Chennai via Mahabalipuram today, a 3-hour drive covering 160km. At Mahabalipuram, check out the monolithic Temples, Shore Temple, and Cave Temples. Your trip concludes with a drop-off at Chennai airport for your onward flight.
- End point
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Drop off to Chennai airport or your hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pondicherry city tour visiting Aurovil
- Visit Pondicherry Museum
- Explore French Colony in Pondicherry
- Visit monolithic Temples in Mahabalipuram
- Visit Shore Temple
- Visit Cave Temples in Mahabalipuram
Landmarks Auroville Pondicherry Museum French Colony, Pondicherry Monolithic Temples Shore Temple Cave Temples, Mahabalipuram 
