7 Days Spiritual Tamilnadu Private Tour from Chennai

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Chennai – Sightseeing
4 stops
1
Arrive at Chennai Airport. Meet your tour representative who will assist with your transfer and sightseeing. Kapaleeshwarar Temple: Start your tour with this famous Shiva temple in Mylapore. Built in the 16th century, it is known for its tall, colorful gopuram (tower) and beautiful carvings. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Kapaleeshwarar and Goddess Parvati as Karpagambal.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
2
Fort St. George
Fort St. George: Visit India’s first British fortress, built in 1644. It houses a museum with artifacts, uniforms, coins, and paintings from colonial times.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Government Museum Chennai
Government Museum: Explore the second oldest museum in India, located in Egmore. It displays ancient South Indian bronzes, archaeological artifacts, and numismatics collections.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Marina Beach
Marina Beach: Conclude your day with a relaxing walk at Marina Beach, India’s longest urban beach. Enjoy the sea breeze and taste local snacks along the promenade. Overnight stay in Chennai
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
8 stops
5
After breakfast, drive to Kanchipuram (74 km, 1.5 hours), known as the "City of Thousand Temples." Kamakshi Amman Temple: A major Shakti temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, a form of Parvati. Famous for its golden chariot and sacred pond.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Varadharaja Perumal Temple: A prominent Vishnu temple with intricate stone carvings and a stone chain carved from a single rock.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
Vaikunta Perumal Temple: Built by the Pallavas in the 7th century, known for its beautiful relief sculptures and historic architecture.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
Kailasanathar Temple: The oldest temple in Kanchipuram built by the Pallava king Rajasimha, featuring detailed sandstone carvings.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Ekambareswarar Temple: One of the largest Shiva temples in India, representing the element Earth (Prithvi Lingam) among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalas.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
10
Later, drive to Mahabalipuram (70 km, 1.5 hours). Mahabalipuram Sightseeing: Shore Temple: An 8th-century temple complex dedicated mainly to Shiva, with a scenic sea-facing location. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
11
Arjuna’s Penance: A massive open-air rock relief depicting scenes from Hindu mythology, including the descent of the river Ganges.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
12
Pancha Rathas: Five monolithic chariot-shaped temples carved from single rocks, each representing the Pandavas from Mahabharata. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry
3 stops
13
After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry (100 km, 2.5 hours). En route, visit: Auroville: A peaceful township built for global unity and harmony. Visit the Matrimandir (view from outside) – a golden sphere meditation center.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
14
White Town Cycle Tour: Enjoy a guided cycle tour through the French Quarter. See colonial buildings, colorful houses, churches, and quaint cafes.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
15
Evening Cultural Activities: Join locals for a cooking class, learn saree draping, and create beautiful kolam (rangoli) designs. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Kumbakonam
2 stops
16
After breakfast, drive to Chidambaram (65 km, 1.5 hours). Chidambaram Visit: Nataraja Temple: A grand Shiva temple where he is worshipped as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer. The temple is famous for its unique Chidambara Rahasya (secret of the universe) and beautiful architecture.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
17
Pichavaram Mangrove Forest: Enjoy a boat ride through one of the world’s largest mangrove forests, with narrow canals and rich birdlife. Arrival: Later, continue to Kumbakonam (75 km, 2 hours). Overnight stay in Kumbakonam
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Kumbakonam Temple Visits
4 stops
18
Vaitheeswaran Koil: A Shiva temple known for its healing powers, associated with the planet Mars. Devotees pray for good health here
1 hour • Admission ticket included
19
Suryanar Koil: A rare temple dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) along with shrines for all nine planetary deities (Navagrahas).
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
20
Siddhar Thirumoolar Jeevasamadhi: Visit the resting place of Thirumoolar, an ancient Tamil Siddhar and spiritual teacher, known for his deep yogic wisdom
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
21
Alangudi Guru Temple: A Shiva temple associated with planet Jupiter (Guru). Believed to reduce negative effects of Jupiter's transit. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Kumbakonam – Thiruvannamalai
5 stops
22
After breakfast, drive to Thiruvannamalai (150 km, 3.5 hours). En route, visit: Sri Naganatha Swami Temple (Thirunageswaram): Dedicated to Lord Rahu, this temple is believed to reduce malefic planetary effects.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
23
Swamimalai Murugan Temple: One of the six holy abodes of Lord Murugan, located on a small hill with steps representing Tamil alphabets.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
24
Airavatesvara Temple (Dharasuram): A UNESCO World Heritage site built by Cholas, known for its stunning stone carvings and detailed architecture
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
25
Sarangapani Temple: One of the biggest Vishnu temples in Tamil Nadu, featuring a tall 150-foot tower and sacred pond.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
26
Gangaikonda Cholapuram: Built by Rajendra Chola I, this grand temple complex showcases the Chola dynasty’s architectural brilliance and is a UNESCO site. Overnight stay in Thiruvannamalai
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Thiruvannamalai – Chennai Departure
1 stop
27
After breakfast, Arunachaleswarar Temple: Visit this massive temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, representing the element Fire among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalas. The temple complex sits at the base of the sacred Arunachala Hill, a major pilgrimage site for centuries. Departure: After the temple visit, drive back to Chennai (195 km, 4.5 hours). You will be dropped off at your preferred location or Chennai Airport for departure.
5 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can accommodate travelers with dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free but please make sure to add it in the special requirement section upon booking.

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