Tamil Nadu Temple Tour

The Tamil Nadu Temple Tour is the only true spiritual and cultural trip you can take in South India. Starting from Howrah, this 9-day journey takes you to the four best places you will ever see: Chennai, Madurai, Rameswaram, and Kanyakumari. You must know that Tamil Nadu is called the Land of Temples. It has thousands of ancient temples that show the amazing Dravidian building style and its deep holy history. It is the best.
Your journey starts in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. Here, you must see the beautiful temples, visit Marina Beach, and experience the real South Indian way of life. This city gives you the perfect mix of old traditions and new life. Next, you will travel to Madurai. It is one of the oldest cities in the world where people have always, always lived. Here, you must visit the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple. It is famous for its colorful towers that have thousands of statues on them. The evening ceremony at the temple is pure magic with music and lights. You have to see it.
Then, you must visit Rameswaram. It is one of the most holy places in all India. This town is on an island and has the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple. This temple has the longest hallway in India. That is a fact. The temple is a very holy place, and you will see people taking holy baths in its 22 special wells. The final stop is Kanyakumari, the very bottom tip of India where three oceans meet. You must see the beautiful sunrise and sunset over the ocean. You must visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. And you must see the Thiruvalluvar Statue standing tall in the sea.
This complete tour package costs only ₹21,500 for each person if two people share a room. The only time to visit is from November to February. The weather is perfect then and it’s the absolute best time for visiting temples. You will experience the real ancient culture of Tamil Nadu, see its magnificent temples, eat delicious food, and meet its friendly people. You will return to Howrah with true blessings and wonderful memories that will last forever

Highlights

Day-wise Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Chennai

  • Depart from Howrah by train/flight to Chennai
  • Arrival at Chennai Airport/Railway Station
  • Meet and greet by tour representative
  • Transfer to hotel and check-in
  • Freshen up and breakfast at hotel
  • Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore area
  • Visit San Thome Basilica
  • Drive past Fort St. George
  • Visit Marina Beach for evening walk
  • Explore Mylapore Tank area with traditional shops
  • Visit local markets for shopping
  • Return to hotel
  • Overnight stay in Chennai

Day 2: Chennai Sightseeing & Drive to Madurai

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Visit Government Museum with bronze gallery
  • Visit Parthasarathy Temple
  • Visit Vadapalani Murugan Temple
  • Check out from hotel
  • Drive to airport/railway station
  • Board flight/train to Madurai (430 km, 7-8 hours by road or 1 hour by flight)
  • Lunch en route or on train
  • Arrival in Madurai
  • Transfer to hotel and check-in
  • Evening visit to Meenakshi Amman Temple
  • Witness spectacular evening ceremony with music and rituals
  • Return to hotel
  • Overnight stay in Madurai

Day 3: Madurai Full Day Sightseeing

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple for detailed exploration
  • See Hall of Thousand Pillars with intricate carvings
  • Visit Puthu Mandapam corridor
  • Explore all four gopurams with colorful sculptures
  • Visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace
  • See grand hall with massive pillars
  • Visit Gandhi Museum showcasing freedom movement
  • Visit Alagar Kovil Temple (21 km from Madurai)
  • Explore local markets near temple
  • Shop for traditional items and handicrafts
  • Return to hotel
  • Overnight stay in Madurai

Day 4: Madurai to Rameswaram

  • Breakfast at hotel and check out
  • Drive to Rameswaram (170 km, approximately 3-4 hours)
  • Enjoy scenic drive through rural Tamil Nadu
  • Cross Pamban Bridge – India’s first sea bridge
  • Arrival in Rameswaram and check-in at hotel
  • Lunch at hotel
  • Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple for afternoon darshan
  • Take holy bath in sacred wells
  • Visit Agni Teertham beach for holy dip
  • Visit Five-faced Hanuman Temple
  • Explore temple town area
  • Return to hotel
  • Overnight stay in Rameswaram

Day 5: Rameswaram Full Day Sightseeing

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Early morning darshan at Ramanathaswamy Temple
  • Walk through longest temple corridor
  • Complete 22 wells holy bath ritual
  • Visit Ram Jharoka Temple with Lord Rama’s footprints
  • See floating stones used to build Ram Setu
  • Visit Lakshmana Tirtham
  • Excursion to Dhanushkodi (30 km from Rameswaram)
  • Visit ghost town destroyed in 1964 cyclone
  • See confluence point of Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean
  • Visit ruins of old town and railway station
  • Enjoy scenic beach views
  • Return to Rameswaram
  • Free time for shopping or leisure
  • Return to hotel
  • Overnight stay in Rameswaram

Day 6: Rameswaram to Kanyakumari

  • Breakfast at hotel and check out
  • Drive to Kanyakumari (310 km, approximately 6-7 hours)
  • Enjoy coastal drive through fishing villages
  • Lunch en route (own expense)
  • Arrival in Kanyakumari and check-in at hotel
  • Rest and freshen up
  • Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial by ferry
  • See meditation hall where Swami Vivekananda meditated
  • Visit Thiruvalluvar Statue, 133 feet tall
  • Watch spectacular sunset at southern tip of India
  • Return to hotel
  • Overnight stay in Kanyakumari

Day 7: Kanyakumari Full Day Sightseeing

  • Wake up early to watch sunrise over three oceans
  • Experience magical moment at confluence point
  • Best views from beach or Vivekananda Rock
  • Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace (55 km, in Kerala)
  • Explore ancient wooden palace with intricate carvings
  • Or visit Suchindram Temple with musical pillars
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Visit Triveni Sangam beach point
  • See colorful sand from three different oceans
  • Shopping for local handicrafts and seashells
  • Return to hotel
  • Overnight stay in Kanyakumari

Day 8: Kanyakumari to Chennai

  • Breakfast at hotel and check out
  • Optional: Another sunrise view
  • Drive to Madurai airport (240 km, 5 hours) or nearby Trivandrum
  • Lunch en route (own expense)
  • Board flight to Chennai
  • Or take overnight train from Kanyakumari/Trivandrum to Chennai
  • Arrival in Chennai and transfer to hotel
  • Check-in at hotel
  • Free time for rest or shopping
  • Overnight stay in Chennai

Day 9: Chennai Departure

  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Free time for last-minute shopping
  • Visit T Nagar for silk sarees and jewelry
  • Or visit Pondy Bazaar for handicrafts
  • Check out from hotel
  • Lunch at local restaurant (own expense)
  • Transfer to Chennai Airport/Railway Station
  • Board flight/train back to Howrah
  • Tour ends with wonderful memories of Tamil Nadu temples and culture
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