South India Temple Tour

Arupadai - Panchabootham Temple

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Chennai, Tirupathi, Rameswaram, kanchipuram, kumbakonam, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Palani, Thanjavur

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Culture is a way of life which is subsequent by the people from our ancestors. That culture is from the source, Temples. There are numerous temples in South India with lot of pride and pleasure. In this tour traveler will be witnessing

Lord Murugha at Palani,

Godddess Meenakshi at Madurai,

Lord Sivan at Rameshwaram,

Lord Balaji at Tirupathi.

God will bless with happiness, succcess and wisdom to achieve all our dreams.

Day1

ARRIVAL TRICHY

Upon arrival Trichy, meet & greet by our representative then transfer to hotel. Later go for darshan in Pancha bootha Stalam, Jambukeswarar Temple represents water. After go for darshan in Ucchi pillayar temple and Sri Renganathaswamy temple. Evening free for easy for shopping. Overnight stay in Trichy.

Trichy
Day2

TRICHY - PALANI

After breakfast drive you to Palani. On arrival check-in at hotel. Later go for darshan in Palani Sri Thandhayuthapani murugan temple, one of the arupadai veedu and most crowded murugan temple in south india. After darshan free for leisure. Overnight stay in Palani.

161 km / 3 hrs | Palani | Breakfast
Day3

PALANI - MADURAI

After breakfast proceed to Madurai. On arrival Madurai, go for darshan in Alagar temple, Pazhamuthir cholai murugan temple(One of the Arupadai Veedu) and Thiruparangundram Murugan temple(One of the Arupadai Veedu). After darshan check into hotel. Later go for darshan in world famous Meenatchi Amman temple. Overnight stay at Madurai.

118 km / 2 h 25 min | Madurai | Breakfast
Day4

MADURAI - KANYAKUMARI

After breakfast proceed to Kanyakumari. On arrival proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Kanyakumari. Visit suseendram Temple, Devi Kanyakumari Temple, Vivekananda Memorial, Thiruvalluvar statue, beach and Triveni Sangamam. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.

245 km / 3 h 50 min | Kanyakumari | Breakfast
Day5

KANYAKUMARI - THIRUCHENDUR

After breakfast, drive to Thiruchendur. On arrival go for darshan in Thiruchendur Murugan temple, one of the arupadai veedu temple on the sea side. After darshan check into the hotel. Overnight stay at Thiruchendur.

90 km / 2 hrs | Thiruchendur | Breakfast
Day6

THIRUCHENDUR - RAMESWARAM

After breakfast, drive to Rameswaram. On arrival check-in at hotel. Rameswaram, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. The holiness of this place is clear from the belief that even your trip to Kasi is incomplete without your trip to Rameswaram. The Ramanathaswami temple here dedicated to Lord Shiva is thronged by millions of pilgrims every year. Visit Ramanathswamy temple and Sri Panchamukhi Hanuman temple. After darshan return to hotel. Overnight stay at Rameswaram.

221 km / 4 h 43 min | Rameswaram | Breakfast
Day7

RAMESWARAM - PILLAYARPATTI - THANJAVUR

Go for early morning darshan in Ramanathswamy temple, and then take breakfast at the hotel. Then drive to Thanjavur. Enroute visit Pillayarpatti Karpaga vinayagar temple. After darshan move to thanjavur, on arrival visit Periya koil, Brihadeeswarar temple built by Raja Raja Cholan. Then go for darshan in Thingaloor Chandra(moon) bagavan temple then to Alangudi Guru(jupiter) bagavan temple. After darshan check-in at hotel. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.

294 km / 5 h 12 min | Thanjavur | Breakfast
Day8

THANJAVUR - KUMBAKONAM

After breakfast proceed to kumbakonam. On arrival go for darshan in Swami malai murugan temple, one of the arupadai veedu, and next darshan to Thirunageswaram Ragu bagavan temple. After darshan check-in at hotel. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.

39 km / 1 h 15 min | Kumbakonam | Breakfast
Day9

KUMBAKONAM - THIRUNALLAR - VAITHEESWARAN

After breakfast proceed to Suriyanar bagavan temple. After darshan move to Kanjanoor Sukra(venus) bagavan temple then to darshan in Thirunallar Saneeswara(saturn) bagavan Temple. On arrival vaitheeswaran go for darshan in Vaitheeswaran Sevvai(Mars) Temple. After darshan check-in at hotel. Overnight stay in Vaitheeswaran.

90 km / 2 h 40 min | Vaitheeswaran | Breakfast
Day10

VAITHEESWARAN - CHIDAMBARAM - PONDICHERRY

After breakfast go for darshan in Thiruvenkadu Puthan(mercury) bagavan temple and then go for darshan in Keezhaperumpallam Kethu bagavan temple. After darshan drive pondicherry. Enroute go for darshan in Chidambaram Natarajar temple, one of the pancha bootha stalam represents sky. On arrival check into hotel, Later proceed to Pondicherry sightseeing visit Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville, Manakula vinayagar temple. Evening visit beautiful Gandhi beach and then shopping. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.

93 km / 2 h 13 min | Pondicherry | Breakfast
Day11

PONDICHERRY - THIRUVANNAMALAI

After darshan move to Thiruvannamalai. On arrival check-in at hotel. Later go for darshan in Sri Arunachaleswarar temple, one of the pancha bootha stalam represents fire. Overnight stay in Thiruvannamalai.

106 km / 2 hrs | Thiruvannamalai | Breakfast
Day12

THIRUVANNAMALAI - VELLORE - TIRUPATHI

After breakfast drive to Tirupathi. Enroute go for darshan in Vellore Golden temple. After darshan move to Tirupathi. On arrival check into hotel and then go for darshan in Sri Venkatachalapathy temple in tirumala. After darshan visit Padmavathy Amman temple. After darshan back to hotel. Overnight stay in Tirupathi.

194 km / 4 h 39 min | Tirupathi | Breakfast
Day13

TIRUPATHI - KALAHASTI - THIRUTHANI - KANCHIPURAM

Go for early morning darshan in Sri kalahasteeswara temple, one of the pancha bootha stalam represents air. After darshan & breakfast drive to Kanchipuram. Enroute go for darshan in Tiruthani Murugan temple, one of the arupadai veedu. On arrival Kanchipuram go for darshan in Ekambareswarar temple, one of the pancha bootha stalam represents land. Then go to darshan in Kanchi kamachi amman temple. After darshan check-in at hotel. Overnight stay in Kanchipuram.

168 km / 4 h 22 min | Kanchipuram | Breakfast
Day14

KANCHIPURAM - CHENNAI

After breakfast drive to Chennai. On arrival Chennai visit Marina beach, Anna & MGR monument and Kabaleeswarar temple. Evening free and easy for shopping. Overnight stay in Chennai.

76 km / 1 h 56 min | Chennai | Breakfast
Day15

CHENNAI - DEPARTURE

After breakfast, free and easy until transfer to Chennai airport for your onward journey with sweet memories.

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Inclusion

Accommodation with breakfast in the selected hotels on twin or triple sharing basis.
Meal Plan as per the itinerary.
Assisstance of driver cum guide.
All transfers and sightseeing by Air conditioned vehicle.
Driver allowance, Fuel charges, Parking, Toll, Interstate tax etc.

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International airfare and airport taxes.
Travel Insurance
All Entrances fees
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Personal expenses.
Any other services not specified above

TRICHY

Jambukeswarar Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, representing the element of water, with fascinating carvings and legends.

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple: A massive temple complex dedicated to Lord Vishnu, known for its intricate architecture and spiritual significance.

The UcchiPillayar Temple is located on top of the Rockfort Hill, one of Trichy’s most famous landmarks. To reach the UcchiPillayar Temple, you must climb 437 steps to the top of Rockfort Hill. The climb can be a bit challenging, but it offers a unique experience. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha (UcchiPillayar) and is known for its stunning location atop a massive rock outcrop, offering panoramic views of the city below.

PALANI

The palani Sri Dhandayuthapani Temple is one of the most significant temples dedicated to Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu. The main deity, Lord Dhandayuthapani, is worshipped in the form of a shivalingam, which is enshrined inside the temple. The temple is believed to have been established by Bhogar, a Siddhar, who is said to have consecrated the idol.

MADURAI

Located about 21 kilometers from Madurai, AlagarKovil is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Alagar (Azhagar) form. The temple is situated on the Alagar Hill, offering a peaceful and scenic environment.

Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple: One of the six abodes of Lord Murugan, nestled amidst a hillock, offering spiritual serenity.

Meenakshi Amman Temple is the centerpiece of Madurai and one of the most revered Hindu temples in India. Dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati) and Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva), it is known for its stunning Dravidian architecture and towering gopurams (gateway towers). Take a dip in the Golden Lotus Tank (PorthamaraiKulam), located inside the temple. It is believed to purify your soul and body.

KANYAKUMARI

Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple: Located 13 km from Kanyakumari, this temple is known for its unique representation of Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma in one deity.

Kanyakumari Amman Temple: Dedicated to Goddess Kumari Amman, this ancient temple is both spiritually and architecturally significant.

Vivekananda Rock Memorial: A tribute to Swami Vivekananda, located on a rocky island. The memorial offers stunning views of the ocean and a meditative atmosphere.

Thiruvalluvar Statue: A 133-foot-tall statue of the Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar, symbolizing his teachings and Tamil culture.

Kanyakumari, located at the southernmost tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean meet, is a popular destination known for its stunning natural beauty, religious significance, and rich cultural heritage.

THIRUCHENDUR

The Thiruchendur Murugan Temple is one of the most sacred and revered temples dedicated to Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu. This is one of the six ArupadaiVeedu (six battle camps) temples of Lord Murugan. This uniquely located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, and the temple complex has direct access to the beach. Pilgrims often take a dip in the sacred waters of the sea as part of their purification process.

RAMESWARAM

The Ramanathaswamy Temple is the main attraction of Rameswaram and one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. The temple is famous for its impressive architecture, the longest corridor in India (over 1,200 pillars), and the sacred rituals associated with it.

Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is located a few kilometers from the main temple. Worship lord hanuman in his five-faced form, where each face represents different aspects of his power and devotion. The temple is built around a sacred rock where Hanuman is said to have had a vision of the Sri Lankan coast while carrying the Sanjivani herb.

PILLAYARPATTI

Pillayarpatti Karpaka Vinayagar Temple, located in Pillayarpatti, near Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu, is one of the most famous temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha (Vinayagar). This ancient temple, which dates back over 1,600 years, is renowned for its historical significance, unique architecture, and spiritual importance. It is especially famous for its rock-cut sculptures and the large idol of Lord Ganesha, also known as KarpakaVinayagar, who is the main deity of the temple.

THANJAVUR

The Raja RajaCholan Temple (more formally known as the Brihadeeswarar Temple or Big Temple) in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is one of the most iconic and historically significant temples in India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built by the Chola king Raja Raja Chola I in the 11th century. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is celebrated for its grandeur, architectural brilliance, and religious importance.

KUMBAKONAM

The Swamimalai Temple in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, is one of the temple towns' most revered sites and a part of the ArupadaiVeedu (six holy abodes) dedicated to Lord Murugan (Karthikeya), the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The temple is situated atop a hill and requires you to climb 60 steps to reach the main shrine.

THIRUNALLAR

The Saneeswaran Temple in Thirunallar is one of the Navagraha Temples dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn). It is considered one of the most significant places for worshiping Lord Shani to alleviate the negative effects of Sade Sati or other Shani-related doshas.

VAITHEESWARAN

The main deity of the Vaitheeswaran Temple is Lord Vaitheeswaran, a form of Lord Shiva who is believed to have healing powers. Devotees visit the temple to seek divine blessings for healing from physical ailments and mental stress. The temple is also closely associated with the Navagrahas (Nine Planets), and it is an important place for those seeking remedies for planetary doshas.

CHIDAMBARAM

The Nataraja Temple is the most prominent attraction in Chidambaram. Dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Nataraja, the cosmic dancer, the temple is known for its sculptural beauty and spiritual significance. The golden roof of the Nataraja sanctum is one of the most revered features of the temple. It is made of gold and is said to represent the divine energy.

PONDICHERRY

A spiritual retreat and major attraction in Pondicherry, where you can meditate and explore the teachings of Sri Aurobindo.

Auroville

Matrimandir: Visit the iconic golden meditation dome surrounded by lush gardens.

Handicraft Shops: Explore Auroville’s handmade products like pottery, textiles, and organic goods.

Cafes: Enjoy healthy and organic meals at Auroville cafes like Solar Kitchen and Bread & Chocolate.

Promenade Beach, popularly known as Gandhi Beach, is a scenic stretch in Pondicherry, ideal for relaxation and leisure activities. Enjoy a peaceful walk on the 1.5-kilometer-long promenade, especially during sunrise or sunset.

THIRUVANNAMALAI

One of the largest temples in India, dedicated to Lord Shiva as Arunachaleswarar (the Fire Element of the PanchaBhoota). Participate in daily rituals or special festivals like Karthigai Deepam, which draws massive crowds.

VELLORE

Golden Temple: A spiritual and architectural marvel, this temple is covered in pure gold and set amidst lush greenery in a star-shaped pathway.

TIRUPATI

The Sri Venkateswara Temple is the most famous temple in Tirupati and one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world. It is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Lord Vishnu. The temple's golden dome (known as the Vimana), the rich architecture, and the sacred surroundings make it a significant cultural and spiritual experience.

Located in Tiruchanoor, near Tirupati, the Padmavathi Temple is dedicated to Padmavathi Devi, the consort of Lord Venkateswara. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Padmavathi, the consort of Lord Venkateswara. Devotees believe praying to the goddess can bring blessings of marriage, prosperity, and harmony in family life.

KALAHASTI

Sri Kalahasteeswara Temple is the town's centerpiece, dedicated to Lord Shiva as Vayu Lingam, representing the element of air. Known for its intricate Dravidian architecture, the temple has a rich spiritual atmosphere. Don’t miss the Rahu-Ketu Pooja, a special ritual performed here to counteract astrological afflictions.

TIRUTHANI

Tiruthani Murugan Temple, located in Tiruthani, Tamil Nadu, is one of the ArupadaiVeedu (six sacred abodes) of Lord Murugan. Situated atop a hill, this temple is an important pilgrimage site for devotees of Lord Murugan, who is worshipped as the God of War and the Son of Lord Shiva. Tiruthani is believed to be the place where Lord Murugan married Deivayanai (the daughter of Indra), and it is considered a place of great spiritual significance.

KANCHIPURAM

Ekambareswarar Temple is one of the PanchaBhootaSthalas (five sacred temples dedicated to the elements), representing Earth (Prithvi). It is a grand Shiva temple and one of the most important temples in Kanchipuram.

The Kamakshi Amman Temple is dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, an incarnation of Parvati. It is one of the Shakti Peethas and an important pilgrimage site for followers of the Shakta tradition. It is believed that performing special prayers to Kamakshi can bless devotees with a happy married life.

CHENNAI

Marina Beach is one of the longest urban beaches in the world, stretching about 13 kilometers along the Bay of Bengal. It is one of Chennai’s most popular landmarks, offering both relaxation and recreation for visitors.

The Anna Memorial, MGR Memorial, Karunanidhi Memorial, andJ. Jayalalithaa Memorialare significant landmarks located on the Marina Beach Road in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. These monuments pay tribute to four of the most influential political leaders in Tamil Nadu's history, all of whom were deeply involved in the state's politics and had a lasting impact on its social, cultural, and political landscape.

The Kapaleeshwarar Temple is one of the most important Hindu temples in Chennai, dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Kapaleeshwarar and his consort Karpagambal (the goddess). The temple, located in the Mylapore area, is an excellent example of Dravidian architecture and is known for its rich history and spiritual significance.