Day by Day itineraryDay 1: Chennai - MahabalipuramWelcome to Chennai. Head to Kanchipuram Temple, the first temple in your Tamil Nadu temples tour.
After you experience the rich culture of the temple, depart for Mahabalipuram. Check-in to the hotel and settle in.
Later head to the Shore Temple which was built in 700-728 AD and is named so as it overlooks the shore of Bay of Bengal. This temple is among the oldest structural stone temples and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since the year 1984. The Shore temple is an amalgamation of three temples, two small and one large. This Tamil Nadu temples tour takes you to visit all 3 temples located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal in Mahabalipuram, previously known as Mamallapuram.
Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Mahabalipuram - TrichyOn the second day of your Tamil Nadu temples tour, start your day with a lovely breakfast and depart for Trichy.
En-route halt at Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple also known at Thiruvarangam. This is a Hindu temple built as a dedication to Ranganatha, a reclining form of Vishnu, a Hindu deity. This is one of the few Vaishnava temples in your Tamil Nadu temples tour which is very rich in history. This temple spreads across an area of 156 acres, making it the largest temple in India and one of the largest religious complexes worlds over.
Also, visit the Shiva Lingam in immersed in water and collect blessings. Then continue your drive to Trichy also known as Tiruchirapalli.
On Arrival, check-in at your hotel and freshen up. Evening at leisure.
Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Rockfort Temple and Arrival at ThanjavurStart your Tamil Nadu temples tour with a luxurious breakfast and later head to Rockfort Temple.
This Tiruchirappalli Rockfort is a historic temple constructed on an ancient rock. This temple was erected over one billion years ago above a 272 feet high rock. This complex consists of a number of temples within its premises namely, UcchiPillayar Temple, Thayumanaswami Temple, PallavaeraGanesha Temple and the Madurai Fort. This fort complex played an essential role during the Carnatic Wars and helped in laying the foundation of the British Empire in India. The Tamil Nadu temples tour takes you to visit this most prominent landmark of the city and gives you an insight into the history of the region.
Continue the Tamil Nadu temples tour heading to Thanjavur. On arrival, check-in at your hotel.
Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur Art Gallery and Arrival at MaduraiStart the day 4 of your Tamil Nadu temples tour with a sumptuous breakfast.
Your first stop for today is the Brihadeeswarar Temple which is built as a dedication to Lord Shiva. This temple is popularly known as Rajarajeswara Temple or Peruvudayar Temple. This temple stands as a testimony of the Dravidian architecture during the Chola period and is one the largest temples of the country.
Later visit the Thanjavur Art Gallery and Museum which was established in the year 1951. It hosts a Saraswati Library, Music Hall and an Art Gallery.
Commence the drive to the last city of the Tamil Nadu temples tour, Madurai. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. Then proceed to the final stop in your Tamil Nadu temples tour which is the Meenakshi Amman Temple. This temple was constructed in 6th century BC and hosts 33000 sculptures within its complex.
Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Departure Post an early morning breakfast; check-out of your hotel.Your Tamil Nadu temples tour ends here. We are sure you have enjoyed your tour to the fullest. Drive back to Chennai.