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South India Temples
Chennai to Trivandrum via Tirupati & Madurai
Overview
Stay plan: Chennai (1N) – Tirupati (1N) – Mahabalipuram (1N) – Thanjavur (1N) – Madurai (2N) – Rameshwaram (1N) – Kanyakumari (1N) – Trivandrum (1N). Arrive Chennai, depart Trivandrum.
Itinerary
Arrive at the starting city airport or railway station in Chennai. Meet our local representative and transfer to your hotel or ashram for check-in. The rest of the afternoon is free to rest after the journey. In the evening there is a welcome briefing and orientation covering the temple circuit ahead, followed by peaceful evening aarti and prayers. You may walk along Marina Beach or visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore if time permits. Overnight stay in Chennai.
Breakfast at the hotel or ashram, then drive to Tirupati. The full day is dedicated to holy darshans, sacred ritual participation, holy dips where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours in Tirupati, including Sri Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala, Papavinasam and the Govindaraja Swamy Temple in the town. The evening is kept for a spiritual discourse or a stroll through the local bazaar for prasadam and devotional items. Overnight stay in Tirupati.
Breakfast at the hotel or ashram, then drive to Mahabalipuram on the Coromandel coast. The full day is dedicated to holy darshans, sacred ritual participation, holy dips where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours in Mahabalipuram, covering the Shore Temple, the Pancha Rathas, Arjuna's Penance and the Krishna Mandapam. In the evening attend a spiritual discourse or stroll through the local bazaar known for its stone carving workshops. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
Breakfast at the hotel or ashram, then drive south through the Cauvery delta to Thanjavur. The full day is dedicated to holy darshans, sacred ritual participation, holy dips where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours in Thanjavur, including the Brihadeeswarar Temple, the Maratha Palace and the Saraswathi Mahal Library. The evening is free for a spiritual discourse or a stroll through the local bazaar near the temple. Check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Thanjavur.
Breakfast at the hotel/ashram, then drive from Thanjavur to Madurai, passing Trichy and the paddy country of the Cauvery delta. On arrival check in. The rest of the day is dedicated to holy darshans at the Meenakshi Amman Temple, sacred ritual participation, holy dips where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours in Madurai, including the Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal. Evening spiritual discourse or a stroll through the local bazaar around the temple. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Arrive in Madurai, where you are met and transferred to your accommodation for check-in, with breakfast at the hotel/ashram. The full day is then dedicated to holy darshans at the Meenakshi Amman Temple, sacred ritual participation, holy dips where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours in Madurai, including Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal and Koodal Azhagar Temple. Evening spiritual discourse or a stroll through the local bazaar. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Breakfast at the hotel/ashram, then drive to Rameshwaram, crossing the Pamban bridge over the sea to the island. Check in on arrival. The day is dedicated to holy darshans at the Ramanathaswamy Temple, sacred ritual participation, holy dips at Agni Theertham and the temple wells, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours in Rameshwaram, including Dhanushkodi. Evening spiritual discourse or a stroll through the local bazaar. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
Breakfast at the hotel/ashram, then a long drive south through Ramanathapuram and Tirunelveli to Kanyakumari at India's southern tip. Check in on arrival. The day is dedicated to holy darshans at the Bhagavathy Amman Temple, sacred ritual participation, holy dips at the Triveni Sangam bathing ghat, and guided tours of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue. Evening spiritual discourse, sunset viewing or a local bazaar stroll. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Breakfast at the hotel/ashram, then drive along the coast into Kerala, passing Padmanabhapuram and the Western Ghats foothills, to Trivandrum. Check in on arrival. The day is dedicated to holy darshans at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, sacred ritual participation, holy dips where applicable, and guided historical and spiritual monument tours including the Napier Museum area and Attukal Temple. Evening spiritual discourse or a local bazaar stroll. Overnight stay in Trivandrum.
Post morning prayers and breakfast, check out from the hotel. Complete any final souvenir or religious artifact shopping in the Chalai Bazaar and the shops near Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, known for brassware, spices and Kerala handicrafts. You are then taken on your return transfer to Trivandrum airport or railway station for your journey home, concluding the pilgrimage.
Where you sleep
Hover any hotel to see what we know about it. Pick the grade that suits you; the price moves with it.
| Stop | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Chennai | Deluxe Category Hotel, Chennai | Premium Category Hotel, Chennai | Luxury Category Hotel, Chennai |
| Tirupati1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Tirupati | Deluxe Category Hotel, Tirupati | Premium Category Hotel, Tirupati | Luxury Category Hotel, Tirupati |
| Mahabalipuram1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Mahabalipuram | Deluxe Category Hotel, Mahabalipuram | Premium Category Hotel, Mahabalipuram | Luxury Category Hotel, Mahabalipuram |
| Thanjavur1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Thanjavur | Deluxe Category Hotel, Thanjavur | Premium Category Hotel, Thanjavur | Luxury Category Hotel, Thanjavur |
| Madurai2 nights | Standard Category Hotel, Madurai | Deluxe Category Hotel, Madurai | Premium Category Hotel, Madurai | Luxury Category Hotel, Madurai |
| Rameshwaram1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Rameshwaram | Deluxe Category Hotel, Rameshwaram | Premium Category Hotel, Rameshwaram | Luxury Category Hotel, Rameshwaram |
| Kanyakumari1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Kanyakumari | Deluxe Category Hotel, Kanyakumari | Premium Category Hotel, Kanyakumari | Luxury Category Hotel, Kanyakumari |
| Trivandrum1 night | Standard Category Hotel, Trivandrum | Deluxe Category Hotel, Trivandrum | Premium Category Hotel, Trivandrum | Luxury Category Hotel, Trivandrum |
Price per person, by group size
In INR, per person, hotels on twin sharing at the grade you pick. A planner confirms the exact price for your dates.
| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 29,662 | 44,917 | 62,160 | 89,880 |
| 3 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 23,334 | 37,776 | 54,141 | 79,677 |
| 4 travellers Swift Dzire NAC | 20,170 | 34,205 | 50,131 | 74,575 |
| 4 travellers Ertiga | 23,306 | 38,561 | 55,860 | 83,580 |
| 4 travellers Innova Crysta | 25,425 | 40,680 | 57,960 | 85,680 |
| 5 travellers Innova Crysta | 22,476 | 37,243 | 53,988 | 80,398 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 20,509 | 34,951 | 51,341 | 76,877 |
| 6 travellers Innova Crysta | 21,187 | 36,443 | 53,760 | 81,480 |
Show more group sizes (12)
| Group | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 travellers Innova Crysta | 19,105 | 33,314 | 49,450 | 74,362 |
| 7 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 21,930 | 36,139 | 52,250 | 77,162 |
| 8 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 20,524 | 34,558 | 50,481 | 74,925 |
| 8 travellers Innova Crysta | 25,425 | 40,680 | 57,960 | 85,680 |
| 9 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 19,882 | 34,323 | 50,719 | 76,255 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 18,961 | 33,240 | 49,457 | 74,556 |
| 10 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 19,775 | 35,030 | 52,360 | 80,080 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 12-Seater | 17,581 | 31,616 | 47,565 | 72,009 |
| 12 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 18,598 | 33,853 | 51,193 | 78,913 |
| 16 travellers Tempo Traveller 17-Seater | 16,872 | 31,822 | 48,828 | 75,729 |
| 20 travellers Tempo Traveller 22-Seater | 15,837 | 30,604 | 47,408 | 73,818 |
| 22 travellers 27 Seated Coach | 22,359 | 37,170 | 53,968 | 80,496 |
Extras, per person for the whole trip
| For | Standard | Deluxe | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra adult (extra bed) | 10,679 | 23,493 | 38,102 | 59,270 |
| Child with bed | 8,950 | 19,526 | 31,752 | 49,392 |
| Child without bed | 5,594 | 12,306 | 19,958 | 30,845 |
| Single room supplement | 12,713 | 27,968 | 45,360 | 73,080 |
Added to the price of the travellers above: hotel and meals for the extra person. Children are priced at the hotel's child rate; the single room supplement is what one traveller adds by taking a room alone.
What's included
✓ Included
- Accommodation in selected category pilgrimage hotels, ashrams, or heritage resorts on DBL/Twin sharing basis.
- Meal Plan as booked (CP: Breakfast / MAP: Daily Buffet Breakfast & Dinner / Veg Satvik meals where applicable).
- Private exclusive AC Vehicle (Sedan / SUV Innova / Tempo Traveller / Bus) for all airport/railway transfers and pilgrimage site transfers.
- Special temple darshan coordination, VIP entry passes, and ritual assistance at major shrines (Mahakal, Tirupati, Golden Temple, Bodhgaya, Palitana, etc.).
- All driver allowances, toll taxes, state tourist road taxes, parking charges, and fuel charges.
- 24x7 on-tour coordination and dedicated multi-state pilgrimage desk support.
✗ Not included
- Airfare or Train tickets to/from starting and ending cities.
- Special pooja ticket costs, Abhishekam fees, holy dip boat charges, or camera fees inside sanctums.
- Helicopter tickets for Char Dham / Katra / Hemkund Sahib / Amarnath Yatra.
- Additional meals, room service, laundry, telephone calls, or personal incidentals.
- Mandatory Gala Dinner supplements during festival peaks or New Year's Eve.
- GST @ 5% applicable on overall billing invoice.
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like road blocks, strikes, or extreme weather conditions.
Terms & conditions
Cancellation Policy
- If cancellation is done before 30 days of arrival, 90% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 25-30 days of arrival, 70% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 20-24 days of arrival, 50% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done before 10-19 days of arrival, 25% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
- If cancellation is done within 09 days of arrival, 00% of the total booking amount will be refunded.
Payment Policy & Schedule
- 25% of the tour package cost needs to be deposited at the booking time.
- Next 50% of the tour package cost should be deposited at least 30 days before the actual date of departure.
- The remaining 25% (complete 100%) should be deposited at least 15 days before the date of actual departure.
Important Notes
- The rates do not apply to peak festive time and season.
- Rates of accommodation depend on availability; if the mentioned hotels are unavailable, alternate stays of the same class/category will be arranged.
- Most hotels have a 12:00 noon check-in / check-out. Early / late check-in is subject to availability.
- Vehicle air-conditioning runs on plain roads only and is normally switched off on hill drives.
- Sightseeing is subject to political, traffic and weather conditions and may change when conditions are extremely adverse.
- Entrance / temple fees are to be paid directly by the client at the venue.
- We advise against travelling at night; supplement charges will apply when necessary.
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