Approved By Ministry of Tourism Government of India

16 Days Grand South India Pilgrimage & Nature Tour

Chennai - Tirupati - Thiruvannamalai - Kumbakonam - Trichy - Rameshwaram - Madurai - Kerala

15 Nights / 16 Days Detailed Itinerary

Explore the Divine Temples and Breath-taking Hill Stations of South India

Day 1 - Arrival in Chennai

Welcome to the cultural capital! Arrival at Chennai Airport, meet our South India Tours & Travels representative. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Marina Beach. Overnight stay in Chennai.

Day 2 - Chennai to Tirupati

Drive to Tirupati, the abode of Lord Venkateswara. Enroute visit Tiruchanur Padmavathi Amman Temple. Check-in hotel. Evening visit local temples in Tirupati. Overnight stay in Tirupati.

Day 3 - Tirumala Darshan

Early morning travel to Tirumala for Lord Venkateswara Swamy Darshan. After divine blessings, visit Akasa Ganga and Silathoranam. Return to Tirupati for overnight stay.

Day 4 - Tirupati to Thiruvannamalai

Drive to Thiruvannamalai, the land of fire element. Visit the massive Arunachaleswarar Temple and Ramana Ashram. Experience the spiritual energy of Giri Valam. Overnight stay in Thiruvannamalai.

Day 5 - Thiruvannamalai to Kumbakonam

Proceed to Kumbakonam, the temple town. Enroute visit Chidambaram Nataraja Temple. In Kumbakonam, visit Adi Kumbeswarar Temple and Sarangapani Temple. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.

Day 6 - Kumbakonam Navagraha Tour

A dedicated day to visit important Navagraha Temples around Kumbakonam. Also visit the UNESCO site Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam.

Day 7 - Kumbakonam to Trichy

Drive to Trichy. Visit the world-famous Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple and the majestic Rockfort Ucchi Pillayar Temple. Overnight stay in Trichy.

Day 8 - Trichy to Rameshwaram

Travel to the holy island of Rameshwaram. Cross the engineering marvel Pamban Bridge. Evening visit Agnitheertham and Ramanathaswamy Temple. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.

Day 9 - Rameshwaram Sightseeing

Visit Dhanushkodi, the ghost town and land's end. Explore Kothandaramaswamy Temple and APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial. Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.

Day 10 - Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari

Drive to the southern tip of India, Kanyakumari. Evening witness the beautiful Sunset at the confluence of three oceans. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.

Day 11 - Kanyakumari to Madurai

Early morning Sunrise view. Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue by ferry. Later drive to Madurai. Overnight stay in Madurai.

Day 12 - Madurai Exploration

Full day Madurai Sightseeing. Visit the legendary Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, and Alagar Koil. Overnight stay in Madurai.

Day 13 - Madurai to Munnar

Drive to the tea paradise, Munnar (Kerala). Enjoy the scenic journey through hills and waterfalls like Cheeyappara. Check-in at resort and relax. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 14 - Munnar Nature Tour

Explore Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, and Echo Point. Visit a Tea Museum to learn about tea processing. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 15 - Munnar to Thekkady

Drive to Thekkady. Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake to spot wild animals. Evening watch Kalaripayattu show. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Day 16 - Thekkady to Kochi Departure

Morning visit Spice Plantations. Later drive to Cochin International Airport for your departure flight with sweet memories of South India.