After breakfast, start your trip with a sightseeing tour of Chennai. The first attraction of the tour is

Kapaleeshwarar Temple – dedicated to Lord Shiva, the ancient shrine presents a sight to behold. Next,
you will visit St. Thomas Cathedral Church – also famed as the San Thome Church, the sacred site
dates back to 16th-century.

From there proceed towards Parthasarathy Temple - one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu. The
last attraction of the day is the Fort Museum – ranking amongst one of the best places to visit in
Chennai, the fort is highly revered by the people. Leave by road for Mahabalipuram (55 km / 1.30 hours)
in the afternoon.

After breakfast, start your Tamil Nadu temple tour with Mahabalipuram sightseeing. Visit the Shore

Temple – overlooking the shore of Bay of Bengal, the temple is exclusively crafted from blocks of granite.
Next on the list is the Pancha Rathas – all carved from a single huge rock, the five raths nestled on the
southern end of Mamallapuram beguiles the visitors.

Afterward, visit the Arjuna's Penance - one of the astounding attractions that showcase historic sculpture
carved into boulders. The excursion ends at the Tiger Cave - a rock-cut Hindu temple deriving its name
from tiger heads at the mouth of a cave.

Later in the afternoon, leave for Pondicherry (90 km /2 hours). Pondicherry is a former French Colony
known for its French Palaces, cobbled streets and above all for Auroville Ashram. Once you reach
check-in at the hotel and relax.

After breakfast, leave for an outing to Varadaraja Perumal Temple - dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the

ancient shrine sits on the banks of the Thamirabarani River. This is followed by a trip to Manakula
Vinayagar Temple which is in existence before the French came. The site is the revered as the holy
abode of Lord Ganesha. Last but not least place to visit is Vedapureeswarar Temple – a Hindu temple
where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Vedapureeswarar. In the afternoon, leave for Thanjavur via
Chidambaram (177 km / 6 hours). Check-in at the hotel after reaching and either go out to explore the
city on your own or soak in the comforts of your room.

After breakfast, begin your temple trip in Tamil Nadu with a visit to Sri Brihadeshwara temple. Reckoned

as one the largest temples in South India, the shrine is also famed as the 'Great Living Chola Temples', a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thanjavur Royal Palace and Art Gallery is the next attraction of the day.
Having seven different directions to explore, the palace is counted as one of the oldest museums in
Tamil Nadu. Later, take a road journey to Madurai via Trichy (192 km / 6 hours). On arrival, complete the
check-in formalities and call it a day at the hotel.

After a leisurely breakfast in the morning, start your tour of Madurai covering Sri Meenakshi Temple - the

star attraction of the city. Flaunting towers, gateway, a golden shrine and statues, the shrine presents a
sight to behold. The Dravidian architectural style adds to its ethereal charm. From there, head towards
Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal which is a 17th-century palace. Showcasing a perfect fusion of Rajput and
Dravidian style of architecture, the palace is definitely a must-visit destination.

On the final day of South India Temple Tour, get transferred to the airport to board the connecting flight
for Chennai. On arrival in Chennai, you will be received and transferred to the International Airport to
board flight for onward destination.