Destinations Covered: Renigunta – Tirupati – Tirumala – Vellore – Kanchipuram – Pondicherry – Pichavaram – Chidambaram – Thanjavur – Trichy – Chettinad – Rameshwaram – Madurai – Meenakshi Temple.
Overview
Certainly! Below is a clear and well-structured Tour Overview for your journey covering Renigunta – Tirupati – Tirumala – Vellore – Kanchipuram – Pondicherry – Pichavaram – Chidambaram – Thanjavur – Trichy – Chettinad – Rameshwaram – Madurai – Meenakshi Temple.
Highlights
- Tirupati & Tirumala
- Vellore
- Kanchipuram
- Pondicherry
- Pichavaram
Itinerary
Arrive at Renigunta, report to the coach and proceed to the hotel.
Visit Lord Venkateshwara’s temple – the richest and most visited place of worship in the world. Later Proceed to visit Padmavati Temple & ISKCON temple.
Proceed to Kanchipuram. En-route visit Vellore – Sripuram Vellore Golden temple. In the evening visit Shiv Kanchi temple, Vishnu Kanchi temple and Kanchi Kamakshi Temple.Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry Proceed to Pondicherry. En-route visit Shore temple – classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Crocodile park, Arjuna Penance and Five Rathas at Mahabalipuram. On arrival Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, enjoy Pondicherry beach in the evening.
Visit Matru Mandir and Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus. En-route visit Later explore Pichavaram mangrove forest by boat ride. It is the second largest forest and also considered among the healthiest mangrove occurrences in the world. Later also visited Chidambaram temple – known as Thillai Nataraja Temple. Proceed to Thanjavur and overnight stay at Thanjavur.
Proceed to Trichy. Visit the Brihadeeshwara temple – a World Heritage site and Vyankoji Palace museum. Also visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple – largest temple in India and one of the largest religious complexes in the world.
Proceed to Rameshwaram – the place from where Lord Rama built a bridge across the sea to rescue his consort Sita, from her abductor, Ravana. En route, Chettinad Palace is also known as Kanadukathan Palace. This palace is the composite of art, architecture and tradition. As an example, it exposes the cultural facets of Chettinad people. Evening arrives at Rameshwaram. On arrival visit APJ Abdul Kalam Museum – Small museum in the childhood home of India’s one-time president Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam. Later proceed to visit Ramanathan temple.
Early morning take Sphatik linga Darshan at the famous Ramanathan temple – a Master piece in Dravidian architecture. Later proceed to Madurai. Visit Vibhishan Temple / Dhanuskodi. Later proceed to Madurai.
Visit Meenakshi temple – Madurai’s claim to fame for its meticulous colorful carvings on the Gopurams (towers), in the vivid Dravidian image of Gods, Goddess, animal and mythical figures. Visit Mahatma Gandhi museum , Madurai palace light & sound show. Free time for shopping in the evening.
Board train/flight for your hometown. Tour Concludes.
Cost Includes
- Pick up and drop from the airport/railway/bus station.
- Accommodation on double/twin sharing basis.
- All breakfast included at hotels.
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle.
- Driver’s bata, toll, parking, road tax, fuel charges All applicable taxes.
Cost Excludes
- Service Tax – 5% GST Extra.
- Any train, bus, or air price any more meals not listed in the package's contents.
- Any other destination not mentioned in itinerary.
- Any personal costs like phone, minibar, room service, laundry, etc.
- Any fees for services or activities not covered by the included.
- Additional fees during high season, long weekends, or festival periods.
FAQs
The ideal months are October to March when the weather is cooler and suitable for temple visits and sightseeing.
Most packages include Special Entry Darshan tickets (e.g., ₹300 for Tirupati). VIP darshan or sevas can be added on request.
Temple timings are fixed and vary by location. Tour operators generally plan the itinerary to align with early morning or evening darshans, when the crowds are manageable.
