Day 1:
Arrival in Chennai – Kanchipuram (1 Night)
- Arrive in Chennai and drive to Kanchipuram, also known as the "City of a Thousand Temples" (approx. 2 hours)
- Check-in at a luxury heritage hotel (e.g., Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort)
- Visit the Kailasanathar Temple and Varadaraja Perumal Temple
- Enjoy a traditional South Indian dinner at the hotel
- Overnight stay at the luxury hotel
Day 2:
Kanchipuram – Chidambaram – Thanjavur (2 Nights)
- After breakfast, drive to Chidambaram (approx. 2 hours), home to the ancient Nataraja Temple
- Explore the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and enjoy the spiritual ambiance of the area
- Proceed to Thanjavur (approx. 3 hours) and check-in to a luxury hotel (e.g., Svatma or Briyadeswarar Heritage Hotel)
- Evening at leisure, or you can enjoy a local cultural performance
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 3:
Thanjavur – Brihadeeswarar Temple Visit
- After breakfast, visit the world-renowned Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore the architecture and intricate carvings of this majestic temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
- Visit Thanjavur Palace and Art Gallery in the afternoon
- Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay
Day 4:
Thanjavur – Rameswaram (2 Nights)
- After breakfast, check out and drive to Rameswaram (approx. 5 hours)
- Check-in at a luxury hotel (e.g., Dhanuskodi Beach Resort or The Tamil Nadu Hotel)
- Evening visit to Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India, dedicated to Lord Shiva
- Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the temple and its beautiful coastal location
- Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 5:
Rameswaram Sightseeing
- After breakfast, take a full-day tour of Rameswaram
- Visit Dhanushkodi, the abandoned town that is famous for its ruins and scenic beauty
- Explore the Ramanathaswamy Temple, the Five-Faced Hanuman Temple, and Adam’s Bridge (Rama’s Bridge)
- Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay
Day 6:
Rameswaram – Madurai (1 Night)
- After breakfast, drive to Madurai (approx. 3 hours) and check-in at a luxury hotel (e.g., The Gateway Hotel)
- Visit the famous Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple, dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi (a form of Parvati)
- Explore the Thirumalai Nayak Palace and Gandhi Museum
- In the evening, enjoy the temple’s evening Aarti (prayer) ceremony
- Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 7:
Madurai – Tirupati (1 Night)
- After breakfast, drive to Tirupati (approx. 5 hours)
- Check-in at your luxury hotel in Tirupati (e.g., Tirumala Hills Resort)
- Visit the Sri Venkateswara Temple, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India
- Experience the divine atmosphere of the temple and its spiritual significance
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 8:
Departure from Tirupati
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for your onward journey
- Depart from Tirupati and travel back to Chennai or your preferred departure location