Tamil Nadu Pilgrimage Package

Start your Tamil Nadu trip. Your journey begins in Chennai, where our Namaste India Trip team will meet you at Chennai Railway Station or airport and take you to Mahabalipuram to see the main sights. Later, continue to Pondicherry for local sightseeing. If you have a guide, they will join the driver and help you for the whole day.

Explore These Places in Mahabalipuram

• Five Rathas- ancient rock-cut temples, the best destination to click photos.
• Cave Temple- A beautiful temple around 1,200–1,300 years old.
• Arjuna’s Penance- In Mahabalipuram, a huge rock shows a story from the Mahabharata. Arjuna is shown meditating to gain special powers surrounded by gods, animals and magical scenes.

In Pondicherry, you will visit-

• Artificial Beach- A man-made seaside spot.
• Auroville Ashram- It is a peaceful community where people from around the world live together. Many visitors come here from far away to experience its unique meditation.

Once sightseeing is done, spend the night in Pondicherry.

Note- Carry water, sun protection, and comfortable walking shoes. Photography is allowed at most places, but follow local rules.

• In the morning, go to Chidambaram and spend time at the Nataraja Temple. This temple covers an area of 40 acres. It is famous for its unique architecture and is perfect for taking pictures.
• Later, drive to Kumbakonam. On arrival, in Kumbakonam, visit Oppiliappan Koil, Thiruvenkadu,Thirunageswaram (oldest temple around 1,100 years), Thirumanancheri (known for beautiful surroundings), Patteeswaram, Alangudi, Suriyanar Kovil (best for morning sunrise views), Kanjanur, Vaitheeswaran Temple, Keezhaperumpallam, Thingalur, Thirunallar.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

• After breakfast, visit Tanjore to see the Brihadeeswarar Temple, famous for one of the largest Shiva lingams in India. Next, explore Tanjore Palace and its museum.
• Later, travel to Trichy. See the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, visit Rockfort (best place to click photos from the top because of city views), then also visit Samayapura, and Thiruvanaikaval.
• After having dinner, continue to Rameswaram and stay overnight there.

Note- Brihadeeswarar Temple timing is 6am -12:30pm, 4pm - 8:30pm

• After breakfast, travel to Rameswaram.
• Enjoy sightseeing in Rameswaram and visit Pamban Bridge (famous sea bridge with amazing views), Ramanatha Swamy Temple, Ramar Patham (believed footprints of Lord Rama), Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Agni Theertham (holy water for ritual baths), Dhanushkodi (scenic beaches to click photos), Hanuman Temple and floating stonenear Hanuman ji temple (sacred stone that floats on water called Ram Setu).
• Then, return to the hotel, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight.

• Early in the morning, start with Spatika Lingam Darshan at the Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram. After that, proceed to Madurai. Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple and enjoy its stunning design. This temple has 14 colorful towers, which makes it more unique than many other temples.
• After sightseeing in Madurai, drive to Kodaikanal. On arrival, check into the hotel. Overnight stay at Kodaikanal.

Note- Meenakshi Amman Temple is closed during lunch hours (around 12:00pm - 4:30pm), so plan your visit accordingly.

• After breakfast start sightseeing in Kodaikanal. Enjoy beautiful hills and fresh mountain air.
• In Kodaikanal, visit Bryant Park (a beautiful garden with colorful flowers), Coakers Walk, Pillar Rock, Suicide Point (breathtaking views of valleys and forests for photos), Silver Falls (180 feet waterfall hidden in the forest), Bear Shola Falls, Kurinji Andavar Temple (special Kurinji flowers bloom here once every 12 years) and Kodaikanal Lake ( perfect for boating and relaxing ).
• Return to the hotel for relaxation after a day full of sightseeing. Overnight stay at Kodaikanal.

Note- Kodaikanal is at a high altitude, so the weather can be cool even during the day. Carry warm clothes.

• After breakfast, drive to Ooty. Stop at Palani to visit the Murugan Temple (famous for its 600+ stairs going up the hill) and visit Coonoor to enjoy the beautiful tea gardens and hill views.
• After arriving in Ooty, check into the hotel.

• After breakfast proceed for Ooty sightseeing. Explore the key attractions and enjoy the natural beauty of this hill station.
• In Ooty, visit Botanical Gardens, Rose Garden (India’s largest with 2,000+ rose varieties), Ooty Lake (boating and horse rides), Doddabetta Peak (known for the highest Nilgiri peak with valley views), Government Museum, Pykara Falls (scenic waterfall for photography), Chocolate Factory, Golf Course and Lady Canning’s Seat.
• Have dinner after sightseeing and continue your night journey to Tiruvannamalai.

Note- Since it’s a hilly area, download maps before you start.

• Check into the hotel in Tiruvannamalai. After that, proceed for sightseeing. Have Darshan of Lord Annamalaiyar at the famous Annamalaiyar Temple. Unlike most temples, Annamalaiyar Temple has a special ritual called Girivalam, where devotees walk around the Arunachala Hill at night on full moon days for spiritual blessings.
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Tiruvannamalai.

• Start your day with a road trip to Kanchipuram. Once you arrive visit the famous Ekambareswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, which has the 6th-tallest Gopuram (towered entrance) in the world.
• Next stop at the Kailasanathar Temple, an ancient temple made of sandstone. Unlike many temples that are painted, its stone designs are left natural, which gives the temple its unique charm.
• After Darshan, you will travel by road to Thiruthani. When you reach, check into the hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, your Tamil Nadu pilgrimage tour package ends, and you will be taken to your departure location for your home.