India · Religious & Spiritual

7-Day South India Temple Tour from Chennai to Kanyakumari

7 Days Round trip from Grand Southern Trunk Rd Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Offer your prayers at Kapaleeswarar Temple and St. Thomas Church in Chennai
02 Visit the Rock Fort Temple, Sri Ranganathaswami Temple, and Jambukeshwara Temple in Trichy
03 Explore the Brahadeshwara Temple, Nandi Temple, and Royal Palace Complex in Tanjore
04 See the world-famous Meenakshi Temple, Gandhi Museum, and Thirumalai Nayak Palace in Madurai
05 Pay your respects at Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi Temple, and Kothandaramaswamy Temple
06 Discover Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Suchindram Temple, and Gandhi Mandapam in Kanyakumari

Embark on an incredible 7-day journey through South India to explore Chennai, Trichy, Tanjore, Madurai, Rameswaram, and Kanyakumari, discovering their spirituality and culture along the way. Visit remarkable temple complexes and famous sites such as Jambukeshwara Temple in Trichy, the Royal Palace Complex in Tanjore, the world-famous Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Dhanushkodi Temple in Rameswaram, and the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari. This tour combines sacred landmarks, historic monuments, and coastal sights across some of South India's most significant destinations.

Embark on an incredible 7-day journey through South India to explore Chennai, Trichy, Tanjore, Madurai, Rameswaram, and Kanyakumari, discovering their spirituality and culture along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Trivandrum, Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Tanjore, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Chennai and City Sightseeing

Arrive at Chennai Airport/Railway Station and meet your tour representative, who will escort you to your hotel.
Check in to the hotel.
Relax for a while, then proceed for afternoon sightseeing of Kapaleeswarar Temple, St. Thomas Church, and Marina Beach.

Overnight stay at Chennai.

Day 02

Transfer from Chennai to Trichy

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Trichy.
On arrival, check in to the hotel. Relax for a while and head out for sightseeing in Trichy.
Visit the Rock Fort Temple, Sri Ranganathaswami Temple, and Jambukeshwara Temple.

Overnight stay at Trichy.

Day 03

Tanjore Temples and Royal Palace Complex

After breakfast, drive to Tanjore.
On arrival, check in to the hotel.
Then, head out to explore Brahadeshwara Temple, Nandi Temple, and the Royal Palace Complex.

Overnight stay at Tanjore.

Day 04

Journey to Madurai and Temple Exploration

Have breakfast and proceed to Madurai.
Arrive and check in to the hotel.
Visit the world-famous Meenakshi Temple, Gandhi Museum, and Thirumalai Nayak Palace.

Overnight stay at Madurai.

Day 05

Transfer to Rameshwaram and Sacred Sites

After breakfast, transfer to Rameshwaram.
Check in to the hotel.
In the afternoon, visit Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple, Dhanushkodi Temple, and Kothandaramaswamy Temple.

Overnight stay at Rameshwaram.

Day 06

Kanyakumari Sightseeing Tour

Have breakfast and transfer to Kanyakumari.
Check in to the hotel and go sightseeing at Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Suchindram Temple, Gandhi Mandapam, and Kanyakumari Beach.

Overnight stay at Kanyakumari.

Day 07

Departure to Trivandrum

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station for your return journey.

Where this trip takes you

Meenakshi Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Grand Southern Trunk Rd 7 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation as per the itinerary on a twin-sharing basis with a bed and breakfast plan
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the program
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Two bottles of water per traveller per day
Travel documents
All taxes
English-speaking Indian tour guide