Tirupati | Chennai | Thiruvannamalai | Kumbakonam | Thanjavur | Trichy | Madurai | Rameshwaram | Kanyakumari
11 Nights / 12 Days: Full South India Temple Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Tirupati Divine Darshan
Pick up from Chennai Airport/Station. Drive to **Tirupati**. On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Later, proceed for Darshan of **Lord Venkateswara Swamy** at Tirumala. Also visit **Padmavathi Ammavari Temple** in Alamelu Mangapuram. Overnight stay in Tirupati.
Day 2: Tirupati to Chennai (The Gateway)
After breakfast, drive to **Chennai**. Visit the historic **Kapaleeshwarar Temple** in Mylapore and the ancient **Parthasarathy Temple** in Triplicane. Evening, enjoy a walk at the world-famous **Marina Beach**. Overnight stay in Chennai.
Day 3: Chennai to Thiruvannamalai (Agni Sthalam)
Travel to **Thiruvannamalai**. Visit the majestic **Annamalaiyar Temple**, one of the largest temples in India dedicated to Lord Shiva. Later, visit **Sri Ramana Ashram** and Virupaksha Cave. Experience the spiritual energy of Arunachala Hill. Overnight stay in Thiruvannamalai.
Day 4: Thiruvannamalai - Chidambaram - Kumbakonam
Drive to **Chidambaram** to worship Lord Nataraja (The Cosmic Dancer). Then visit **Vaitheeswaran Koil**, famous for its healing powers and Nadi Astrology. Later, proceed to **Kumbakonam**, the city of temples. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.
Day 5: Kumbakonam Navagraha Temple Circuit
Full-day tour of the powerful **Navagraha Temples**. Visit **Suryanar Koil** (Sun), **Kanchanur** (Venus), **Thirunageswaram** (Rahu), and **Uppiliappan Temple**. Experience the traditional rituals and spiritual atmosphere. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.
Day 6: Thanjavur Heritage & Trichy Srirangam
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site, **Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar Temple** (Big Temple). Marvel at its architecture. Later, drive to **Trichy** to visit the massive **Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple** and the hilltop **Rockfort Ucchi Pillayar Temple**. Overnight stay in Trichy.
Day 7: Trichy to Madurai (Temple City)
Proceed to **Madurai**. On arrival, check-in. Evening, visit the world-renowned **Meenakshi Amman Temple**. Witness the grand "Palliarai Pooja" (Night Ceremony) where the lord is taken to the goddess's chamber. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Day 8: Madurai Local Cultural Tour
After breakfast, visit **Thirumalai Nayakar Palace**, **Gandhi Memorial Museum**, and the holy **Alagar Koil** located in the scenic hills. Spend the evening shopping for famous Madurai Sungudi sarees. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Day 9: Madurai to Rameshwaram (The Island City)
Travel to **Rameshwaram** across the iconic **Pamban Bridge**. Visit the **Ramanathaswamy Temple**, participate in the holy bath at 22 Teerthams, and visit **Agni Teertham**. Later, explore **Dhanushkodi** and Rama Sethu point. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
Day 10: Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari
Drive to **Kanyakumari**, the Land's End. Afternoon, take a ferry to **Vivekananda Rock Memorial** and the 133ft **Thiruvalluvar Statue**. Visit the Kanyakumari Amman Temple and witness the breathtaking **Sunset** at the Triveni Sangam. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Day 11: Kanyakumari Sunrise & Trivandrum Transfer
Early morning, witness the magnificent **Sunrise**. After breakfast, visit **Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple**. Later, drive to **Trivandrum**. Visit the Padmanabhapuram Palace enroute. Evening, relax at **Kovalam Beach**. Overnight stay in Trivandrum.
Day 12: Trivandrum Sightseeing & Departure
Visit the world's richest temple, **Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple** (Dress code applicable). Later, explore the Napier Museum and Zoo. Afternoon, transfer to **Trivandrum International Airport** for your onward journey. Tour ends with divine blessings.