On arrival in Chennai, you will be met and assisted by our representative at the airport. Transfer to your hotel and rest after your journey.
🛏 Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Mahabalipuram. En route, stop at Kanchipuram, one of the seven sacred cities of India, famous for its ancient temples like:

• Ekambareswarar Temple

• Kamakshi Amman Temple

Many of these temples were built during the Pallava, Chola, and Vijayanagar dynasties and reflect the evolution of Dravidian architecture.

Continue to Mahabalipuram, once a thriving seaport of the Pallava Empire and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Evening free to relax by the beach.
🛏 Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, explore the stone-carved marvels of Mahabalipuram:

• Arjuna’s Penance – a massive open-air rock relief

• Trimurti Cave Temple

• Five Rathas – monolithic temples resembling chariots

• Shore Temple – one of the oldest stone temples in South India

Rest of the day is free at leisure.
🛏 Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry (Puducherry) — a former French colony known for its spiritual vibes and colonial architecture. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.
Later, visit:

• Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple

• Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception

• Notre Dame des Anges

• Sacred Heart Basilica

Evening free to enjoy a walk along the seaside promenade.
🛏 Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out and drive to Tanjore (Thanjavur) — once the capital of the great Chola Empire.
En route, stop at:

• Chidambaram – home to the Nataraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva in his cosmic dance form.

• Gangaikonda Cholapuram – another stunning Chola-era temple renowned for its intricate carvings and spiritual significance.

Continue to Tanjore. On arrival, check in and relax.
🛏 Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, visit:

• Brihadeeswarar Temple – a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1003 AD by Raja Raja Chola I. The temple features one of the tallest Shiva Lingas and intricately sculpted Gopurams.

• Thanjavur Royal Palace & Art Gallery – showcasing bronze sculptures, ancient manuscripts, and royal artifacts.

Rest of the day at leisure.
🛏 Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Madurai. En route, stop at Trichy (Tiruchirappalli) and visit:

• Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple – the largest functioning Hindu temple complex in the world.

• Jambukeshwara Temple – dedicated to Lord Shiva representing the water element.

• Rock Fort Temple – perched on a massive ancient rock outcrop.

Continue to Madurai. On arrival, check into your hotel.
In the evening, witness the Aarti ceremony at Meenakshi Amman Temple.
🛏 Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, visit:

• Meenakshi Amman Temple – a grand Dravidian temple complex with 12 elaborately decorated Gopurams and halls adorned with thousands of sculptures.

• Tirumalai Nayak Palace – a 17th-century Indo-Saracenic marvel.

• Gandhi Memorial Museum

Later, transfer to Madurai airport for your flight to Chennai to connect with your onward international departure.