travee+15N/16D South India Temples - Chennai to Trivandrum via Tirupati & Madurai
Chennai, Tirupati, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Madurai, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Trivandrum · 15 nights / 16 days · India
From ₹26,159 per person
Stay plan: Chennai (2N) – Tirupati (2N) – Mahabalipuram (1N) – Thanjavur (2N) – Madurai (2N) – Rameshwaram (2N) – Kanyakumari (2N) – Trivandrum (2N). Arrive Chennai, depart Trivandrum.
Where the nights are
Chennai (2N) → Tirupati (2N) → Mahabalipuram (1N) → Thanjavur (2N) → Madurai (2N) → Rameshwaram (2N) → Kanyakumari (2N) → Trivandrum (2N)
Day by day
- Day 1 — Arrival at Gateway & Transfer to Chennai
Arrive at the starting city airport or railway station in Chennai. Meet our local representative and transfer to your hotel or ashram for check-in. The rest of the afternoon is free to rest after the journey. In the evening there is a welcome briefing and orientation covering the temple circuit ahead, followed by peaceful evening aarti and prayers. You may walk along Marina Beach or visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore if time permits. Overnight stay in Chennai.
Overnight: Chennai
- Day 2 — Sacred Exploration & Rituals in Chennai
Arrive in Chennai and transfer to your accommodation for check-in, with breakfast at the hotel or ashram. The full day is dedicated to holy darshans, participation in sacred rituals, holy dips where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours in Chennai, including Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore, Parthasarathy Temple and Marina Beach. The evening is kept for a spiritual discourse or a stroll through the local bazaar at Mylapore. Overnight stay in Chennai.
Overnight: Chennai
- Day 3 — Sacred Exploration & Rituals in Tirupati
Breakfast at the hotel or ashram, then drive to Tirupati. The full day is dedicated to holy darshans, sacred ritual participation, holy dips where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours in Tirupati, including Sri Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala, Papavinasam and the Govindaraja Swamy Temple in the town. The evening is kept for a spiritual discourse or a stroll through the local bazaar for prasadam and devotional items. Overnight stay in Tirupati.
Overnight: Tirupati
- Day 4 — Sacred Exploration & Rituals in Tirupati
Arrive in Tirupati, where you are met and transferred to your accommodation for check-in, with breakfast at the hotel/ashram. The full day is dedicated to holy darshans at Tirumala's Sri Venkateswara Temple, sacred ritual participation, holy dips at the Pushkarini tank where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours including Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple and the Govindaraja Swamy Temple. Evening spiritual discourse or a stroll through the local bazaar. Overnight stay in Tirupati.
Overnight: Tirupati
- Day 5 — Sacred Exploration & Rituals in Mahabalipuram
Breakfast at the hotel or ashram, then drive to Mahabalipuram on the Coromandel coast. The full day is dedicated to holy darshans, sacred ritual participation, holy dips where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours in Mahabalipuram, covering the Shore Temple, the Pancha Rathas, Arjuna's Penance and the Krishna Mandapam. In the evening attend a spiritual discourse or stroll through the local bazaar known for its stone carving workshops. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
Overnight: Mahabalipuram
- Day 6 — Sacred Exploration & Rituals in Thanjavur
Breakfast at the hotel or ashram, then drive south through the Cauvery delta to Thanjavur. The full day is dedicated to holy darshans, sacred ritual participation, holy dips where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours in Thanjavur, including the Brihadeeswarar Temple, the Maratha Palace and the Saraswathi Mahal Library. The evening is free for a spiritual discourse or a stroll through the local bazaar near the temple. Check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.
Overnight: Thanjavur
- Day 7 — Sacred Exploration & Rituals in Thanjavur
Arrive in Thanjavur and transfer to your accommodation for check-in, followed by breakfast at the hotel or ashram. The full day is dedicated to holy darshans, participation in sacred rituals, holy dips where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours in Thanjavur, including the Brihadeeswarar Temple and the Maratha Palace complex. In the evening you may attend a spiritual discourse or stroll through the local bazaar near the temple. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.
Overnight: Thanjavur
- Day 8 — Sacred Exploration & Rituals in Madurai
Breakfast at the hotel/ashram, then drive from Thanjavur to Madurai, passing Trichy and the paddy country of the Cauvery delta. On arrival check in. The rest of the day is dedicated to holy darshans at the Meenakshi Amman Temple, sacred ritual participation, holy dips where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours in Madurai, including the Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal. Evening spiritual discourse or a stroll through the local bazaar around the temple. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Overnight: Madurai
- Day 9 — Sacred Exploration & Rituals in Madurai
Arrive in Madurai, where you are met and transferred to your accommodation for check-in, with breakfast at the hotel/ashram. The full day is then dedicated to holy darshans at the Meenakshi Amman Temple, sacred ritual participation, holy dips where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours in Madurai, including Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal and Koodal Azhagar Temple. Evening spiritual discourse or a stroll through the local bazaar. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Overnight: Madurai
- Day 10 — Sacred Exploration & Rituals in Rameshwaram
Breakfast at the hotel/ashram, then drive to Rameshwaram, crossing the Pamban bridge over the sea to the island. Check in on arrival. The day is dedicated to holy darshans at the Ramanathaswamy Temple, sacred ritual participation, holy dips at Agni Theertham and the temple wells, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours in Rameshwaram, including Dhanushkodi. Evening spiritual discourse or a stroll through the local bazaar. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
Overnight: Rameshwaram
- Day 11 — Sacred Exploration & Rituals in Rameshwaram
Arrive in Rameshwaram, crossing the Pamban bridge to the island, and transfer to your accommodation for check-in, with breakfast at the hotel/ashram. The full day is dedicated to holy darshans at the Ramanathaswamy Temple, sacred ritual participation, holy dips at Agni Theertham and the twenty-two temple wells, and guided monument tours including Dhanushkodi and the Abdul Kalam Memorial. Evening spiritual discourse or a local bazaar stroll. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
Overnight: Rameshwaram
- Day 12 — Sacred Exploration & Rituals in Kanyakumari
Breakfast at the hotel/ashram, then a long drive south through Ramanathapuram and Tirunelveli to Kanyakumari at India's southern tip. Check in on arrival. The day is dedicated to holy darshans at the Bhagavathy Amman Temple, sacred ritual participation, holy dips at the Triveni Sangam bathing ghat, and guided tours of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue. Evening spiritual discourse, sunset viewing or a local bazaar stroll. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Overnight: Kanyakumari
- Day 13 — Sacred Exploration & Rituals in Kanyakumari
Arrive in Kanyakumari and complete check-in, followed by breakfast at the hotel or ashram. The full day is given to holy darshans, participation in sacred rituals, a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam bathing ghat where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours covering the Bhagavathy Amman Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue. In the evening, attend a spiritual discourse or stroll through the local bazaar near the shore. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Overnight: Kanyakumari
- Day 14 — Sacred Exploration & Rituals in Trivandrum
Breakfast at the hotel/ashram, then drive along the coast into Kerala, passing Padmanabhapuram and the Western Ghats foothills, to Trivandrum. Check in on arrival. The day is dedicated to holy darshans at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, sacred ritual participation, holy dips where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours including the Napier Museum area and Attukal Temple. Evening spiritual discourse or a local bazaar stroll. Overnight stay in Trivandrum.
Overnight: Trivandrum
- Day 15 — Sacred Exploration & Rituals in Trivandrum
Arrive in Trivandrum and check in at your accommodation, with breakfast at the hotel or ashram. The full day is dedicated to holy darshans, participation in sacred rituals, holy dips where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours in Trivandrum, including the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kuthiramalika Palace and Shankhumugham Beach. The evening is free for a spiritual discourse or a stroll through the local bazaar at Chalai. Overnight stay in Trivandrum.
Overnight: Trivandrum
- Day 16 — Trivandrum - Final Darshan & Onward Departure
Post morning prayers and breakfast, check out from the hotel. Complete any final souvenir or religious artifact shopping in the Chalai Bazaar and the shops near Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, known for brassware, spices and Kerala handicrafts. You are then taken on your return transfer to Trivandrum airport or railway station for your journey home, concluding the pilgrimage.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in selected category pilgrimage hotels, ashrams, or heritage resorts on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
- Meal Plan as booked (CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner / Veg Satvik meals where applicable).
- Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller / Bus) for all airport/railway transfers and pilgrimage site transfers.
- Special temple darshan coordination, VIP entry passes, and ritual assistance at major shrines (Mahakal, Tirupati, Golden Temple, Bodhgaya, Palitana, etc.).
- All driver allowances, toll taxes, state tourist road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
- 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated multi-state pilgrimage desk support.
Exclusions
- Airfare or Train tickets to/from starting and ending cities.
- Special pooja ticket costs, Abhishekam fees, holy dip boat charges, or camera fees inside sanctums.
- Helicopter tickets for Char Dham / Katra / Hemkund Sahib / Amarnath Yatra.
- Additional meals, room service, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
- Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during festival peaks or New Year's Eve.
- GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like road blocks, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.