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8 Days Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
India has got a number of shades and one of these shades is the temples. They are distinctive in their colour, architecture and designs. Out of all the temples one finds in India, most distinctly designed are the South Indian Temples. Mostly temples are unique and based on Dravidian architecture and some of the Temples are classified as UNESCO World Site.
Our 8 Days South India Temple Tours takes you to the famous Temples of Tirupati, Vellore, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Chidambaram and Kanchipuram Temple Tour starting from Chennai
What's Included
Personal Care & Attention
All fuel charges, parking fees, toll tax, interstate taxes
Will be giving 1 Triple if the number of clients are 3, 5, 7 & 9
Air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary
Private Tour
Any Gratuities (Optional)
Any Special Darsham to Any Temple which is subject to self registration and pay directly
Can Pick the clients from Chennai Airport and Hotels anywhere in Chennai City
What To Expect
Arrive Chennai
1 Stop
Chennai (Madras)
Upon arrival we pick the clients from Chennai Airport and transferred them to their hotel for a night stay
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Ramada Plaza By Wyndham (5 Star)
Chennai – Kalahasti – Tirupati (160 Kms / 4 Hrs)
2 Stops
Srikalahasti
After breakfast embark on your drive to Tirupati via visiting Srikalahasti Temple
One of the Pancha Bhootha Sthalam representing Vayu Lingam (Wind Lingam) dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is said that this the places where Kannappa was ready to offer both his eyes to cover blood flowing from the Linga before Shiva stopped him and granted him moksha
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Tirupati
After that leave by road for Tirupati, upon arrival check into your hotel for a night stay
Later you visit Sri Venkateswara Temple one of the most visited holy places and the richest temples in the world
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Marasa Sarovar Premiere (5 Star) or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Tirupati – Vellore (125 Kms / 2 ½ Hrs)
2 Stops
Tirupati
If interested can visit Sri Venkateswara Temple once again, one of the most visited holy places and the richest temples in the world
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Vellore
Later in the afternoon embark on your drive towards to Vellore through the beautiful countryside
Upon arrival check into your hotel for a night stay
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Fortune Park (4 Star best available) or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Vellore – Thanjavur (286 Kms / 6 Hrs)
2 Stops
Sripuram Golden Temple
This morning, visit Sripuram Golden Temple in Vellore dedicated to goddess Narayani Amma located in Sripuram town of Vellore designed with golden protection and art forms in silver more than 1500 kg of gold is used to built this beautiful Temple
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Thanjavur
Later in the afternoon, embark on your drive towards to Thanjavur the capital of the great Chola king Rajarajan I, and it was he who commissioned the site’s magnificent temple, the Brihadishvara, in the early 11th century CE.
Upon arrival check into your hotel for a night stay
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Hotel Svatma (5 Star) or next best available
Meals : Breakfast
Thanjavur – Kumbakonam (45 Kms / 1 Hrs)
1 Stop
Kumbakonam
This morning enjoy a city tour of Thanjavur or Tanjore, which is known as the "Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu" and famous for the Brahadeeswarar Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva). The temple was constructed more than thousand years ago by the King Rajarajan Cholan, an architect's marvel. Thanjavur was the royal city of the Cholas, Nayaks and the Marathas.
Also visit Thannjai Mamani Koil a set of three Vishnu temples, together called a Divyadesam, Bangaru Kamakshi Amman Temple - the word "Bangaru' in the Telugu language means “Gold." As the Goddess Kamakshi's idol in this temple is made of gold, the temple is named as 'Bangaru Kamakshi' temple
Later in the afternoon embark on your short drive towards to Kumbakonam, upon arrival check into your hotel for a night stay.
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Mantra Koodam or next best available
Meals : Breakfast
Kumbakonam – Mahabalipuram (240 Kms / 5 Hrs)
2 Stops
Kumbakonam
visit Swaminatha Swamimalai Temple one of the most important temple for Lord Murugan located at an outskirts of Kumbakonam along with several others including Nageswara Temple, Patteeswaram Temple, Sarangapani Temple and Adi Kumbeswarar Temple etc.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Mahabalipuram
Later in the afternoon embark on your drive towards to Mahalipuram - a beautiful place lies on the Coromandel coast which faces the Bay of Bengal known for its Shore Temple and Arjuna’s Penance is the pride of not only Mahabalipuram but Tamilnadu too
En-route to Kanchipuram, if time permits you visit Nataraja temple in Chidambaram - a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Nataraja, one of the forms of Lord Shiva as the lord of dance
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Fourpoint by Sheraton Mahabalipuram (4* Luxury)
Meals : Breakfast
Day in Mahabalipuram
4 Stops
Shore Temple
One of the earliest structural temples in South India dedicated to lord Shiva and Vishnu
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Arjuna's Penance
one of the greatest ancient artworks inscribed in two monolithic rock boulders
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
DakshinaChitra Museum
enchant every being if you want to explore the humble life of the southern states of India. This is a cultural living museum and it brilliantly displays the art and craft as well as the architecture and lifestyles of South India.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
A marvelous structure erected by the Pallava Kings around 6-8th century BCE, Thirukadalmallai or Sthalasayana Perumal Temple is one of the 108 popular temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Accommodations : Fourpoint by Sheratonr (4 Star Luxury)
Meals : Breakfast
Mahabalipuram - Chennai
1 Stop
Chennai (Madras)
After breakfast embark on your drive towards to Chennai
Upon arrival visit the major temple of Chennai covering Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Ashthalakshmi Temple etc.
Later at night you will be transferred to Chennai Airport to catch your flight to fly back home or onwards journey
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Select India Holidays
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
8 Days
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
