India · Religious & Spiritual

4-Day South India Temple Tour with Tirupati Darshan and Rameshwaram

4 Days Round trip from Tirupati Easy pace

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam)

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore sacred temples such as Kamakshi Amman and Ekambareswarar in Kanchipuram
02 Experience VIP Darshan at the renowned Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirupati
03 Visit UNESCO World Heritage monuments like the Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas in Mahabalipuram
04 Discover Rameshwaram's spiritual sites, including a sacred bath at Agnitheertham
05 Visit iconic landmarks such as Meenakshi Amman Temple and Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace in Madurai

Embark on a 4-day South India temple tour through some of the region's most iconic spiritual and heritage sites. Explore the ancient temples of Kanchipuram, experience VIP Darshan at Tirupati Balaji, and visit Mahabalipuram's UNESCO World Heritage monuments, including the Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas. Continue to Rameshwaram for a sacred bath at Agnitheertham and conclude with a visit to Madurai's renowned Meenakshi Amman Temple and Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace.

Explore the ancient temples of Kanchipuram, experience VIP Darshan at Tirupati Balaji, and visit Mahabalipuram's UNESCO World Heritage monuments, including the Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Tirupati, Chennai, Madurai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Rameswaram

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Chennai, Kanchipuram Temples and Transfer to Tirupati

Arrive at Chennai Airport or Railway Station.

Drive to Kanchipuram (2 hours) and visit its famous temples:

Kamakshi Amman Temple (Goddess Parvati)
Ekambareswarar Temple (Pancha Bhoota Lingam)
Varadaraja Perumal Temple (Vishnu temple)
Drive to Tirupati (3 hours) and check in at the hotel.
In the evening, visit Sri Padmavathi Temple in Tiruchanur.

Overnight stay in Tirupati.

Day 02

Tirupati Balaji Darshan, Mahabalipuram UNESCO Sites and Chennai

Early morning VIP Darshan at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (Balaji).

Visit:

Kapila Theertham (Shiva temple and waterfall)
Govindaraja Swamy Temple
Breakfast, followed by a drive to Mahabalipuram (4 hours).

Visit UNESCO sites:

Shore Temple (Lord Shiva)
Pancha Rathas (monolithic temples)
Arjuna's Penance (stone carvings)
In the evening, drive to Chennai (1.5 hours) for an overnight stay.

Day 03

Chennai Temples and Journey to Rameshwaram

Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple (Dravidian style).
Optional visit to Marina Beach and San Thome Basilica.
Drive to Chennai station or airport for the train or flight to Rameshwaram.
Check in at the hotel, then visit Agnitheertham for a sacred bath.
Explore the local temple markets.

Overnight in Rameshwaram.

Day 04

Rameshwaram Temple Visit, Madurai Sightseeing and Departure

Early morning visit to Ramanathaswamy Temple (Jyotirlinga) and Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple.
Drive to Madurai (3.5 hours).
Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple and Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace.
Drop off at Madurai Airport or Railway Station for departure.