South India’s Spiritual Temple Trail
Overview
Embark on a transformative 12-day journey through South India’s rich spiritual heritage and stunning coastal landscapes. Beginning in Chennai, explore ancient temples, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and vibrant local culture. Visit iconic pilgrimage centers like Tirupati, Thanjavur, Madurai, and Rameswaram, each offering unique architectural marvels and sacred experiences. Witness breathtaking coastal views at Dhanushkodi and India’s southernmost tip in Kanyakumari. Conclude your trip in Trivandrum with a visit to the world-renowned Padmanabhaswamy Temple and indulge in authentic Kerala cuisine. This tour blends history, spirituality, and natural beauty, providing an unforgettable immersion into South India’s timeless traditions.
Included
- Roundtrip International Airfare
- Complimentary welcome kit on arrival – hand sanitizers, wet tissues, charging plugs, etc.
- Accommodation in preferred hotels & resort
- Air Conditioned Motorcoach transportation throughout your trip
- Escorted transfers (airport to hotel, hotel to airport)
- Meals as specified as per the program
- Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees
- Riverboat rides
- Wildlife Safaris
- Bottled water during sightseeing tours and snacks on long drives
- Entrance fees to all the monuments
- Wi-Fi at hotels during your stay
- 24/7 Indian Immersions Concierge team to assist
Excluded
- Personal expenses, laundry, bar bills, phone bills, etc.
- Any other sightseeing other than mentioned in the program
- Gratuities
Tour Plan
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Arrive at Chennai International Airport
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Meet & greet by our representative
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Private transfer to your hotel
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Rest after your long journey
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Overnight stay in Chennai
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Breakfast at the hotel.
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Visit:
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Kapaleeshwarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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Parthasarathy Temple, a historic Vaishnavite shrine.
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Marina Beach, the longest urban beach in India.
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Enjoy an auto-rickshaw ride through bustling streets.
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Sample authentic South Indian cuisine.
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Overnight stay in Chennai.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
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Drive to Mahabalipuram (Approx. 2 hours).
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Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site:
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Shore Temple
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Pancha Rathas
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Arjuna’s Penance
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Continue to Kanchipuram (Approx. 2 hours).
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Explore:
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Ekambareswarar Temple
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Kailasanathar Temple, known for Dravidian architecture.
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Overnight stay in Kanchipuram.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
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Drive to Tirupati (Approx. 3 hours).
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Visit Sri Venkateswara Temple, one of the world’s most visited pilgrimage sites.
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Continue to Tiruvannamalai (Approx. 5 hours).
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Overnight stay in Tiruvannamalai.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
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Visit:
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Arunachaleswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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Option to participate in Girivalam (circumambulation of Arunachala Hill).
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Drive to Thanjavur (Approx. 5 hours).
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Overnight stay in Thanjavur.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
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Explore:
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Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Thanjavur Palace and local handicraft markets.
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Drive to Trichy (Approx. 2 hours).
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Overnight stay in Trichy.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
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Visit:
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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, one of India’s largest temple complexes.
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Drive to Madurai (Approx. 2 hours).
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Explore Meenakshi Amman Temple and witness the vibrant evening Aarti ceremony.
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Enjoy a traditional Tamil dinner.
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Overnight stay in Madurai.
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Early breakfast.
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Drive to Rameswaram (Approx. 4 hours).
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Visit:
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Ramanathaswamy Temple, famous for its long corridors and 22 sacred water tanks.
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Dhanushkodi, a ghost town with spectacular coastal views.
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Overnight stay in Rameswaram.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
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Drive to Kanyakumari (Approx. 7 hours).
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Visit:
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Kumari Amman Temple
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Triveni Sangam, where the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and Bay of Bengal meet.
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Witness the sunset at India’s southernmost tip.
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Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
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Drive to Trivandrum (Approx. 2 hours).
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Explore:
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Padmanabhaswamy Temple, renowned as the richest temple in the world.
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Local markets and traditional Kerala cuisine.
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Overnight stay in Trivandrum.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
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Transfer to Trivandrum International Airport.
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Board your return flight to Canada.
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Arrive home with memories of South India’s spiritual and coastal wonders.
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