Ahmedabad → Chennai → Kanchipuram → Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry → Thanjavur → Trichy → Madurai → Rameshwaram → Kanyakumari → Ahmedabad
South India Temple Tour from Ahmedabad
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Tour Overview
South India is deeply rooted to its spiritual and cultural heritage. Architectural marvels in the Dravidian style can be found in the southern Indian states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. The states of South India are known for their luscious tea and coffee plantations. The Hindu Pilgrimage Tours South India 12-day tour package is structured to allow you to see all of the major and sacred locations in South Indian cities.
Tour at a Glance
Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights
Start / End
Bangalore / Bangalore
Tour Style
Private / Customisable
Stay
Selected hotel category
Meals
As per confirmed plan
Tour Type
Pilgrimage Tour
Transport
Private vehicle
Route
Bangalore → Chennai → Kanchipuram → Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry → Thanjavur → Trichy → Madurai → Rameshwaram → Kanyakumari → Bangalore
Best Season
Nov-Feb Peak Mar-Apr Good May-Oct Off Season
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Trip Support
Private Tour Available
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Brief Tour Program
| Day | Tour Program | Distance / Time | Major Highlight / Sightseeing | Meals | Overnight |
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| 01 | Bangalore to Chennai | Approx. 375 km / 7.2 hrs | Bangalore, Chennai, Chennai: local landmarks | Dinner | Chennai |
| 02 | Chennai to Kanchipuram | Approx. 90 km / 1.7 hrs | Chennai, Kanchipuram, Sacred temple darshan | Breakfast & Dinner | Kanchipuram |
| 03 | Kanchipuram Excursion | Local / 4–8 hrs | Kanchipuram, Sacred temple darshan, Kanchipuram: Ekambareswarar Temple | Breakfast & Dinner | Kanchipuram |
| 04 | Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram | Approx. 75 km / 1.4 hrs | Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Sacred temple darshan | Breakfast & Dinner | Mahabalipuram |
| 05 | Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry | Road / transfer time varies | Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram: Shore Temple | Breakfast & Dinner | Pondicherry |
| 06 | Pondicherry to Thanjavur | Road / transfer time varies | Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Sacred temple darshan | Breakfast & Dinner | Thanjavur |
| 07 | Thanjavur to Trichy | Road / transfer time varies | Thanjavur, Trichy, Sacred temple darshan | Breakfast & Dinner | Trichy |
| 08 | Trichy to Madurai | Road / transfer time varies | Trichy, Madurai, Sacred temple darshan | Breakfast & Dinner | Madurai |
| 09 | Madurai to Rameshwaram | Approx. 190 km / 3.7 hrs | Madurai, Rameshwaram, Sacred temple darshan | Breakfast & Dinner | Rameshwaram |
| 10 | Rameshwaram Leisure & Exploration | Local / 4–8 hrs | Rameshwaram, Sacred temple darshan, Kanchipuram: Ekambareswarar Temple | Breakfast & Dinner | Rameshwaram |
| 11 | Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari | Approx. 300 km / 5.8 hrs | Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari, Chennai: local landmarks | Breakfast & Dinner | Kanyakumari |
| 12 | Kanyakumari to Bangalore | Approx. 695 km / 13.4 hrs | Bangalore, Kanyakumari | Breakfast | Tour Ends |
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Bangalore to Chennai
Top Attractions Bangalore, Chennai
Bangalore to Chennai
Top Attractions Bangalore, Chennai
Today you will start your journey from Bangalore Airport. Take the flight to Chennai and arrive at the Chennai International airport. You will be picked from the airport by one of our staff and will be transferred to the hotel which is pre-booked for you. You will then stay at the hotel for the night.
Day 2
Chennai to Tirupati and back
Top Attractions Tirupati, Once
Chennai to Tirupati and back
Top Attractions Tirupati, Once
After breakfast you will leave for Tirupati. Once reached, explore thetemples in Tirupati.Tirumala templededicated to Lord Venkateswara is themost famous temple in Tirupati.You can also visitSri Padmavathi Devi templeandKalyana Venkateswara Swamy temple.After Darshan you will head back to the hotel and stay overnight.
Breakfast
Overnight in Chennai to Tirupati and back
Day 3
Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mamallapuram
Top Attractions Kanchipuram, There
Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mamallapuram
Top Attractions Kanchipuram, There
In the morning you will leave for Mamallapuram. Enroute, you will stop at Kanchipuram which is known for its thousand temples. After exploring and visiting thetemples in Kanchipuramhead towards Mamallapuram. There you will visit the famous monuments such as Five Rathas, Shore temple and many more. You will be transferred to your hotel in the evening.
Day 4
Mamallapuram - Tiruvannamalai - Puducherry
Top Attractions Tiruvannamalai, Arunachala
Mamallapuram - Tiruvannamalai - Puducherry
Top Attractions Tiruvannamalai, Arunachala
Today you will visit Tiruvannamalai which is famous for Arunachala temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Explore the town of Tiruvannamalai and in the evening proceed to Puducherry. Once reached, check in to your hotel and be comfortable for the night.
Day 5
Exploring Puducherry
Top Attractions There, Puducherry
Exploring Puducherry
Top Attractions There, Puducherry
There are many attractions in Puducherry and you will be exploring the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry Museum, Manakula Vinayagar Temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the beautiful Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus etc. In the evening return to your hotel and stay overnight.
Overnight in Exploring Puducherry
Day 6
Puducherry - Chidambaram - Thanjavur
Top Attractions Thanjavur, Chidambaram
Puducherry - Chidambaram - Thanjavur
Top Attractions Thanjavur, Chidambaram
After having breakfast, you will leave for Thanjavur and stop at Chidambaram which is a small town dedicated to the Nataraja form of Lord Shiva. Visit Chidambaram temple and explore the nearby attractions. Later in the evening leave for Thanjavur to stay for the night.
Breakfast
Overnight in Thanjavur
Day 7
Thanjavur - Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)
Top Attractions Thanjavur, Start
Thanjavur - Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)
Top Attractions Thanjavur, Start
Start your journey with Brihadeeswarar temple, one of the oldest temples of Shiva and a UNESCO world heritage site. After exploring the famous sites in Thanjavur, you will travel to Tiruchirappalli. Reaching there, check in to your hotel to stay there overnight.
Overnight in Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)
Day 8
Trichy - Madurai
Top Attractions Madurai, Darshan
Trichy - Madurai
Top Attractions Madurai, Darshan
After breakfast, go to the temple Darshan in Trichy and travel 5 km to Srirangam. Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Srirangam surrounded by Kaveri River. Also visit Rock Fort which is themost famous landmark of Trichy. After that travel to Madurai for an overnight stay.
Breakfast
Overnight in Madurai
Day 9
Exploring Madurai
Top Attractions Madurai, Explore
Exploring Madurai
Top Attractions Madurai, Explore
Explore the sacred city of Madurai after breakfast at the hotel. Visit Meenakshi temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Attend the prayer ceremony of the temple in the evening for a spiritual experience. Later return to your hotel for a night stay.
Breakfast
Day 10
Madurai to Kanyakumari
Top Attractions Kanyakumari, Travel
Madurai to Kanyakumari
Top Attractions Kanyakumari, Travel
Travel to Kanyakumari. Visit Vivekananda memorial and Kumari Amman temple dedicated to the virgin Goddess Kanya Devi. After exploring Kanyakumari, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight in Madurai to Kanyakumari
Day 11
Kanyakumari - Trivandrum
Top Attractions Leave, Trivandrum
Kanyakumari - Trivandrum
Top Attractions Leave, Trivandrum
Leave for Trivandrum in the morning. After reaching, check in to your hotel and take some rest. Then you will visit the Padmanabha Swamy temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Napier Museum. After sightseeing, return for an overnight stay at your hotel.
Overnight in Trivandrum
Day 12
Trivandrum Airport
Top Attractions Bangalore, Trivandrum International Airport
Trivandrum Airport
Top Attractions Bangalore, Trivandrum International Airport
It will be the last day of your journey. You will be transferred to Trivandrum International Airport from where you will board the flight to Bangalore.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
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Pick-up & Drop-off Assistance Seamless transportation to and from your designated location.
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Transport AC vehicle for the entire route with comfortable options like Sedan, SUV, Van, or Traveller.
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Sightseeing All tourist spots mentioned in the itinerary.
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Transfers Airport, railway station, or bus stand pick-up & drop.
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Driver Experienced and knowledgeable about all routes and destinations.
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Taxes & Allowances Toll taxes, parking, permits, and driver allowance included.
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Accommodation Night stay in your choice of 2-star, 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star hotels.
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Meals Veg breakfast at the hotel.
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Water Bottles Packaged drinking water on board (1 bottle).
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Guided Tours Knowledgeable English-speaking guides in Agra & Jaipur.
Excluded
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Airfare / Train Fare Domestic and international travel not included.
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VISA Fees Not included.
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Entry Tickets Monuments, museums, darshan, pooja, or activity charges.
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Insurance Medical and travel insurance not included.
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Meals & Drinks Anything beyond the included breakfast.
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Camera Fees Charges for still/video cameras at tourist attractions.
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Others Not Mentioned Anything not listed under inclusions.
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Special Ride Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi.
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GST 5% GST applicable on the total billing amount.
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Local Transport Charges Costs for tuk-tuk, auto, rickshaw, cable car, porter, etc. (Our vehicle operates only up to permitted parking/designated points; guests cover beyond that.).
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