Day 01Arrive Chennai (Capital of Tamil Nadu)
Upon arrival in Chennai, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Later, proceed for sightseeing:
- Visit Marina Beach, one of the longest urban beaches in the world
- Explore Kapaleeshwarar Temple, an exquisite example of Dravidian architecture
- Drive past Fort St. George, the first British fortress in India (optional visit)
Overnight stay in Chennai
Day 02Chennai → Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (160 Kms / 3-4 Hrs Approx)
Post breakfast, drive to Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO site filled with rock-cut architecture:
- Visit the ancient Shore Temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal
- Explore the Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas), monolithic rock-cut temples
- See Arjuna’s Penance, a massive open-air rock relief
Continue drive to Pondicherry (Puducherry), known for its French colonial charm.
- Walk through the French Quarter (White Town)
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Promenade Beach
- Evening at leisure at seaside cafés or markets
Overnight stay in Pondicherry
Day 03Pondicherry – Thanjavur (180 km / 4.5–5 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Thanjavur, the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu.
- Visit the Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Chola architectural marvel
- Explore the Thanjavur Royal Palace & Art Gallery
- Visit the Saraswathi Mahal Library, one of Asia’s oldest libraries
Overnight stay in Thanjavur
Day 04Thanjavur – Madurai (190 km / 4–5 hrs)
Post breakfast, drive to Madurai, the ancient city known for its temples.
- Visit the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple, dedicated to Goddess Parvati
- Explore Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal, a beautiful Indo-Saracenic palace
- Evening free to stroll in Madurai’s colorful bazaars
Overnight stay in Madurai
Day 05Madurai – Rameshwaram (170 km / 4 hrs)
After breakfast, head to Rameshwaram, an island town and important Hindu pilgrimage site.
- Visit the sacred Ramanathaswamy Temple, famous for its 1,000+ pillar corridor
- Explore Agni Theertham, a sacred seaside bathing ghat
- Visit the ghost town of Dhanushkodi, known for its eerie beauty and mythological relevance
Overnight stay in Rameshwaram
Day 06Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari (310 km / 6.5–7 hrs)
After early breakfast, drive to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India.
- Visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial (ferry ride)
- See the towering Thiruvalluvar Statue in the sea
- Visit the Kanyakumari Temple (Kumari Amman Temple)
- Witness the spectacular sunset at the point where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean meet
Overnight stay in Kanyakumari
Day 07Departure from Trivandrum or Kanyakumari
Distance: Kanyakumari – Trivandrum (90 km / 2.5 hrs)
Morning enjoy sunrise over the ocean (optional). After breakfast, transfer to Trivandrum Airport for onward flight.
Tour concludes with wonderful memories of Tamil Nadu's spiritual, historical, and coastal richness.
