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South India Temple & Heritage Journey

  • Excursion tour
    Flight and visas included
  • 7 days / 6 nights
  • Dates: July 20, 2026 - Dec. 30, 2028
Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Rameshwaram - Madurai
Trichy
A rich cultural journey through Tamil Nadu, combining ancient temples, silk-weaving traditions, UNESCO-style stone monuments,
French colonial charm, sacred pilgrimage towns and magnificent Dravidian architecture.

  • Day 1

    Day 1

    Chennai /Kanchipuram / Mahabalipuram
    Approx. 150 km / 3.5 hrs
    On arrival at Chennai, proceed to Kanchipuram to visit Ekambeshwarar Temple,
    Varadharaja Perumal Temple and a silk weaving centre. Continue to
    Mahabalipuram to visit Shore Temple, Five Rathas, Krishna's Butter Ball and
    Arjuna's Penance.
    Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram. Hotel: Mamalla Beach Resort / Similar

  • Day 2

    Day 2

    Mahabalipuram / Pondicherry
    Approx. 100 km / 3.5 hrs
    After breakfast, proceed to Pondicherry. Visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple,
    Auroville, Pondicherry Beach, Sri Aurobindo Ashram and the French Colony.
    Overnight stay in Pondicherry. Hotel: Hotel Annamalai International / Similar

  • Day 3

    Day 3

    Pondicherry / Chidambaram / Kumbakonam / Tanjore
    Approx. 220 km / 4 hrs
    After breakfast, proceed to Chidambaram to visit the Lord Shiva Temple. Continue
    to Kumbakonam to visit Sarangapani Temple, then proceed to Tanjore to visit
    Brihadeeswarar Temple, also known as the Big Temple.
    Overnight stay in Tanjore. Hotel: Grand Ashok / Similar

  • Day 4

    Day 4

    Tanjore / Rameshwaram
    Approx. 270 km / 6 hrs
    Proceed to Rameshwaram and visit Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramar
    Patham, Dhanushkodi and Pamban Bridge.
    Overnight stay in Rameshwaram. Hotel: Star Palace / Similar

  • Day 5

    Day 5

    Rameshwaram / Madurai
    Approx. 180 km / 3.5 hrs
    After breakfast, proceed to Madurai. Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai
    Nayak Palace and Gandhi Museum.
    Overnight stay in Madurai. Hotel: MMR Garden / Similar

  • Day 6

    Day 6

    Madurai / Trichy
    Approx. 180 km / 4 hrs
    Proceed to Trichy and visit Rock Fort Temple and Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple,
    Srirangam.
    Overnight stay in Trichy. Hotel: Hotel Rock Fort / Similar

  • Day 7

    Day 7

    Trichy / Chennai Departure
    Approx. 320 km / 7 hrs
    After breakfast, proceed to Chennai Airport for your return flight to Colombo.
    End of Services.
Additional Info

Included

• Accommodation as per itinerary
• Daily breakfast
• Return international airfare Colombo - Chennai - Colombo
• Indian visa
• Basic travel insurance
• Transport as per itinerary by 01 AC Sedan Car
• Airport transfers
• Sightseeing as per itinerary

Not Included

• Lunches and dinners
• Entrance fees unless specifically mentioned
• Guide service
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Optional activities
• Any additional transport where the main vehicle cannot
reach
• Anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions

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