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14 Days South India Temple Tour: Divine Journey Through Ancient Shrines
9/ 10Best Season: January- February
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Chennai
Gateway to Spiritual Tamil Nadu:
Welcome to Chennai
Airport Pick-up and Lunch (12:00 PM):
Meet TravelTaxi representative, enjoy local cuisine. Time: 1 Hour
Kapaleeshwarar Temple Visit (02:30 PM - 04:30 PM):
Explore ancient Shiva temple. Time: 2 Hours
Evening at Marina Beach (05:30 PM - 07:00 PM):
Relax and enjoy sunset. Time: 1.5 Hours
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
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Day 2: Chennai to Kanchipuram (75 km) By Road 2 Hours
City of Thousand Temples:
Chennai to Kanchipuram
Breakfast at hotel (07:30 AM):
Start day with South Indian flavors. Time: 45 Minutes
Drive to Kanchipuram (09:00 AM - 11:00 AM):
Journey to temple town. Time: 2 Hours
Ekambareswarar Temple Visit (11:30 AM - 01:00 PM):
Explore one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalams. Time: 1.5 Hours
Lunch at local restaurant (01:30 PM):
Savor traditional meals. Time: 1 Hour
Kailasanathar Temple Tour (03:00 PM - 04:30 PM):
Visit oldest temple in Kanchipuram. Time: 1.5 Hours
Kamakshi Amman Temple Visit (05:00 PM - 06:30 PM):
Pay respects to Goddess Kamakshi. Time: 1.5 Hours
Ekambareswarar Temple
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Day 3: Kanchipuram to Tiruvannamalai (130 km) By Road 3 Hours
Abode of Lord Shiva:
Kanchipuram to Tiruvannamalai
Breakfast at hotel (07:30 AM):
Energize for the journey. Time: 45 Minutes
Drive to Tiruvannamalai (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM):
Scenic route to holy city. Time: 3 Hours
Lunch at Tiruvannamalai (12:30 PM):
Taste local flavors. Time: 1 Hour
Arunachaleswarar Temple Visit (02:00 PM - 05:00 PM):
Explore massive temple complex. Time: 3 Hours
Evening Girivalam (06:00 PM - 08:00 PM):
Participate in holy mountain circumambulation. Time: 2 Hours
Arunachaleswarar Temple
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Day 4: Tiruvannamalai to Chidambaram (160 km) By Road 3.5 Hours
Cosmic Dance of Shiva:
Tiruvannamalai to Chidambaram
Breakfast at hotel (07:30 AM):
Start with local delicacies. Time: 45 Minutes
Drive to Chidambaram (09:00 AM - 12:30 PM):
Journey to Nataraja's abode. Time: 3.5 Hours
Lunch at Chidambaram (01:00 PM):
Enjoy traditional Tamil cuisine. Time: 1 Hour
Thillai Nataraja Temple Visit (02:30 PM - 05:30 PM):
Witness the cosmic dance of Shiva. Time: 3 Hours
Evening Aarti (06:30 PM - 07:30 PM):
Participate in divine rituals. Time: 1 Hour
Thillai Nataraja Temple
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Day 5: Chidambaram to Thanjavur (110 km) By Road 2.5 Hours
Chola Grandeur:
Chidambaram to Thanjavur
Breakfast at hotel (08:00 AM):
Fuel up for the day. Time: 45 Minutes
Drive to Thanjavur (09:30 AM - 12:00 PM):
Travel to Chola capital. Time: 2.5 Hours
Lunch in Thanjavur (12:30 PM):
Savor Thanjavur specialties. Time: 1 Hour
Brihadeeswara Temple Visit (02:00 PM - 05:00 PM):
Explore UNESCO World Heritage site. Time: 3 Hours
Evening at Thanjavur Royal Palace (05:30 PM - 07:00 PM):
Discover Chola history. Time: 1.5 Hours
Brihadeeswara Temple
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Day 6: Thanjavur to Madurai (190 km) By Road 4.5 Hours
City of Jasmine:
Thanjavur to Madurai
Breakfast at hotel (07:30 AM):
Prepare for the journey. Time: 45 Minutes
Drive to Madurai (09:00 AM - 01:30 PM):
Scenic route through Tamil Nadu. Time: 4.5 Hours
Lunch in Madurai (02:00 PM):
Taste famous Madurai cuisine. Time: 1 Hour
Meenakshi Amman Temple Visit (03:30 PM - 06:30 PM):
Explore iconic temple complex. Time: 3 Hours
Evening Aarti Ceremony (08:00 PM - 09:00 PM):
Witness divine night ritual. Time: 1 Hour
Meenakshi Amman Temple
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Day 7: Madurai Exploration
Spiritual Heart of Tamil Nadu:
Discover Madurai's Divinity
Breakfast at hotel (08:00 AM):
Start day with local flavors. Time: 45 Minutes
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace Visit (09:30 AM - 11:30 AM):
Explore 17th-century palace. Time: 2 Hours
Lunch at local restaurant (12:30 PM):
Savor Madurai specialties. Time: 1 Hour
Alagar Koil Temple Visit (02:00 PM - 04:30 PM):
Explore scenic hill temple. Time: 2.5 Hours
Evening Market Walk (06:00 PM - 07:30 PM):
Experience vibrant city life. Time: 1.5 Hours
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
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Day 8: Madurai to Rameswaram (170 km) By Road 4 Hours
Bridge to Divinity:
Madurai to Rameswaram
Breakfast at hotel (07:30 AM):
Energize for pilgrimage journey. Time: 45 Minutes
Drive to Rameswaram (09:00 AM - 01:00 PM):
Travel across Pamban Bridge. Time: 4 Hours
Lunch in Rameswaram (01:30 PM):
Taste coastal cuisine. Time: 1 Hour
Ramanathaswamy Temple Visit (03:00 PM - 06:00 PM):
Explore one of the Char Dhams. Time: 3 Hours
Evening Beach Walk (06:30 PM - 07:30 PM):
Relax by the Bay of Bengal. Time: 1 Hour
Ramanathaswamy Temple
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Day 9: Rameswaram to Kanyakumari (310 km) By Road 6 Hours
Land's End Pilgrimage:
Rameswaram to Kanyakumari
Breakfast at hotel (07:00 AM):
Early start for long journey. Time: 45 Minutes
Drive to Kanyakumari (08:00 AM - 02:00 PM):
Scenic coastal route. Time: 6 Hours
Late Lunch in Kanyakumari (02:30 PM):
Enjoy local seafood. Time: 1 Hour
Kumari Amman Temple Visit (04:00 PM - 05:30 PM):
Pay respects to Devi Kanya. Time: 1.5 Hours
Sunset at Triveni Sangam (06:00 PM - 07:00 PM):
Witness meeting of three seas. Time: 1 Hour
Kumari Amman Temple
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Day 10: Kanyakumari to Trivandrum (85 km) By Road 2 Hours
Kerala's Spiritual Capital:
Kanyakumari to Trivandrum
Breakfast at hotel (08:00 AM):
Start with local flavors. Time: 45 Minutes
Drive to Trivandrum (09:30 AM - 11:30 AM):
Enter God's Own Country. Time: 2 Hours
Lunch in Trivandrum (12:00 PM):
Taste Kerala cuisine. Time: 1 Hour
Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple Visit (02:00 PM - 04:00 PM):
Explore famous Vishnu temple. Time: 2 Hours
Napier Museum Tour (04:30 PM - 06:00 PM):
Learn about Kerala's history. Time: 1.5 Hours
Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
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Day 11: Trivandrum to Alleppey (160 km) By Road 4 Hours
Backwater Spirituality:
Trivandrum to Alleppey
Breakfast at hotel (07:30 AM):
Prepare for backwater journey. Time: 45 Minutes
Drive to Alleppey (09:00 AM - 01:00 PM):
Scenic route through Kerala. Time: 4 Hours
Lunch on Houseboat (01:30 PM):
Enjoy Kerala feast on water. Time: 1 Hour
Backwater Cruise (03:00 PM - 06:00 PM):
Relax and observe rural life. Time: 3 Hours
Evening Yoga Session (06:30 PM - 07:30 PM):
Meditate by the backwaters. Time: 1 Hour
Alleppey Backwaters
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Day 12: Alleppey to Guruvayur (155 km) By Road 4 Hours
Lord Krishna's Abode:
Alleppey to Guruvayur
Breakfast on houseboat (07:30 AM):
Last meal on water. Time: 45 Minutes
Drive to Guruvayur (09:00 AM - 01:00 PM):
Journey to famous Krishna temple. Time: 4 Hours
Lunch in Guruvayur (01:30 PM):
Taste temple town cuisine. Time: 1 Hour
Guruvayur Temple Visit (03:00 PM - 05:30 PM):
Explore revered Krishna shrine. Time: 2.5 Hours
Evening Elephant Sanctuary Visit (06:00 PM - 07:00 PM):
See temple elephants. Time: 1 Hour
Guruvayur Temple
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Day 13: Guruvayur to Kochi (140 km) By Road 3.5 Hours
Cultural Melting Pot:
Guruvayur to Kochi
Breakfast at hotel (07:30 AM):
Start day with local flavors. Time: 45 Minutes
Drive to Kochi (09:00 AM - 12:30 PM):
Journey to coastal city. Time: 3.5 Hours
Lunch in Fort Kochi (01:00 PM):
Savor fusion Kerala cuisine. Time: 1 Hour
Jewish Synagogue Visit (02:30 PM - 04:00 PM):
Explore multicultural heritage. Time: 1.5 Hours
St. Francis Church Tour (04:30 PM - 05:30 PM):
Visit oldest European church in India. Time: 1 Hour
Kathakali Performance (07:00 PM - 08:30 PM):
Experience traditional Kerala art form. Time: 1.5 Hours
Jewish Synagogue
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Day 14: Departure from Kochi
Farewell to Temple Trail:
Departure from Kochi
Breakfast at hotel (08:00 AM):
Final meal of the tour. Time: 45 Minutes
Morning at Chinese Fishing Nets (09:30 AM - 11:00 AM):
Last glimpse of Kochi's heritage. Time: 1.5 Hours
Farewell Lunch (12:00 PM):
Last taste of Kerala cuisine. Time: 1 Hour
Transfer to Kochi Airport (As per flight schedule):
Departure assistance.
Cochin International Airport
Overview
South India Temple Tour: 14 Days of Divine Exploration
Experience the Spiritual Heart of South India: From Ancient Shrines to Sacred Coasts
Embark on an extraordinary spiritual odyssey with TravelTaxi's 14 Days South India Temple Tour: Divine Journey Through Ancient Shrines. This meticulously crafted itinerary takes you through the most revered temples of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, offering a profound exploration of South Indian spirituality, architecture, and traditions.
A Tapestry of Devotion: From Dravidian Marvels to Backwater Serenity
Your sacred journey spans the diverse spiritual landscape of South India, from the ancient shore temples of Mahabalipuram to the holy island of Rameswaram, and from the iconic Meenakshi Temple of Madurai to the backwater shrines of Kerala. Experience the divine presence in various forms and settings, witnessing the evolution of temple architecture and spiritual practices across centuries.
Immersive Encounters with Divinity and Tradition
Participate in age-old rituals, witness awe-inspiring aarti ceremonies, and explore temples renowned for their spiritual significance and architectural splendor. From the Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai to the sacred bathing ghats of Rameswaram, and from the opulent interiors of Padmanabhaswamy Temple to the serene backwaters of Alleppey, each experience is designed to deepen your understanding of Hindu spirituality and South Indian culture.
Comfort and Authenticity in Sacred Settings
TravelTaxi ensures your comfort with carefully selected accommodations near major temple sites, including a night on a traditional Kerala houseboat. Experience the tradition of temple prasad meals and savor the diverse flavors of Tamil and Kerala cuisines. Expert guides and local priests enrich your journey with insights into temple histories, legends, and the significance of various rituals and practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
TravelTaxi recommends visiting between November and February for pleasant weather across both Tamil Nadu and Kerala, ideal for temple visits and outdoor activities.
Yes, TravelTaxi advises modest attire - traditional wear or long pants and sleeved tops for both men and women. Some temples may require men to wear dhotis, which can be rented on-site.
Most temples welcome all visitors, but some inner sanctums may be restricted to Hindus. TravelTaxi guides will provide specific information for each site.
Photography policies vary by temple. TravelTaxi guides will inform you about specific rules at each site, but generally, photography is prohibited inside main shrine areas.
While most sites are accessible, some temples involve climbing steps. TravelTaxi can adjust the itinerary to accommodate different physical abilities, ensuring a comfortable experience for all travelers.
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