Tamil Nadu Heritage and Temple Tour 14 Days

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Chennai - Mamallapuram⌄

   Arrival at Chennai Airport and transfer to Mamallapuram. Relax and explore the seaside town at your leisure.

   Overnight: Overnight at Mamalla Heritage or Similar

2. 2Mamallapuram⌄

   Visit the UNESCO World Heritage monuments including Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, and Krishna's Butter Ball.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight at Mamalla Heritage or Similar

3. 3Mamallapuram - Pondicherry⌄

   After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. En route, visit Auroville and explore the Matrimandir viewing area. Upon arrival in Pondicherry, check in to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight at Shenbaga Hotel or Similar

4. 4Pondicherry Sightseeing⌄

   Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Pondicherry, including the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, French Quarter, Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Gandhi Statue, and the Promenade.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight at Shenbaga Hotel or Similar

5. 5Pondicherry - Kumbakonam⌄

   After breakfast, drive to Kumbakonam, one of Tamil Nadu's most important temple towns. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit some of Kumbakonam's famous temples and explore the town's rich religious and cultural heritage.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight at Quality Inn Viha or Similar

6. 6Kumbakonam - Thanjavur - Karaikudi⌄

   After breakfast, drive to Thanjavur and visit the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest examples of Chola architecture.

   Later, continue to Karaikudi in the Chettinad region. Enjoy an authentic traditional Chettinad lunch and explore the area's heritage mansions and unique culture.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: Traditional Chettinad lunch

   Overnight: Overnight at Chettinadu Mansion or Similar

7. 7Karaikudi - Madurai⌄

   After breakfast, drive to Madurai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in India. Check in to your hotel and relax. In the evening, attend the famous night ceremony at Meenakshi Amman Temple, a unique ritual during which the deity Sundareswarar is ceremonially taken to the shrine of Goddess Meenakshi.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight at JC Residency or Similar

8. 8Madurai Sightseeing⌄

   After breakfast, visit the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple and admire its impressive gopurams, intricate carvings, and vibrant atmosphere. Later, explore Madurai by traditional bicycle rickshaw and visit local markets and other cultural landmarks of the city.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight at JC Residency or Similar

9. 9Madurai - Kanyakumari⌄

   Drive to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of mainland India where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean meet.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight at Annai Celestial Resort or Similar

10. 10Kanyakumari⌄

    Enjoy sunrise views and visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, and Padmanabhapuram Palace.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Overnight at Annai Celestial Resort or Similar

11. 11Kanyakumari - Kovalam⌄

    Drive to Kovalam. Day at leisure to relax on the beach.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Overnight at Soma Palmshore or Similar

12. 12Kovalam⌄

    Day at leisure to relax on the beach or enjoy optional activities.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Overnight at Soma Palmshore or Similar

13. 13Kovalam⌄

    Another day at leisure to enjoy the beach and resort facilities.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Overnight at Soma Palmshore or Similar

14. 14Kovalam - Trivandrum⌄

    Transfer to Trivandrum Airport for your onward journey. End of tour.

    Meals: Breakfast