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Sacred Temples Of South Tamil Nadu

Sacred Temples Of South Tamil Nadu5 Nights / 6 Days

Embark on a spiritual journey through ancient temple towns of South Tamil Nadu covering India's most magnificent sacred temples. From the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai to the holy island of Rameshwaram, experience religious heritage, intricate Dravidian architecture, and age-old rituals that continue to thrive in these sacred spaces.


  • Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • Transportation
  • Sightseeing

Key Highlights

  • Magnificent Temple Architecture
  • Sacred Pilgrimage Sites
  • Ancient Rituals
  • Cultural Immersion

Itinerary

  • Madurai
    2N
  • Rameshwaram
    2N
  • Thanjavur
    1N

Arrive at Madurai International Airport/Railway Station. Transfer to hotel in this 2,500-year-old city. Visit 17th-century Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal blending Dravidian and Islamic architecture. Attend Sound and Light Show about Madurai's history. Evening stroll through temple markets experiencing vibrant city life. Overnight in Madurai.

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  • Sightseeing as per above itinerary
  • Flight

Comprehensive exploration of Madurai temples. Visit Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple with 14 colorful gopurams and thousand-pillared hall. Explore musical pillars, Temple Art Museum, and witness priest rituals. Afternoon visit Alagar Koil at Alagar Hills, rock-carved Tirupparankundram Murugan Temple, and Koodal Azhagar Temple with elegant sculptures. Overnight in Madurai.

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  • Sightseeing as per above itinerary
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel

Drive to Rameshwaram (170 km/4 hours) across Pamban Bridge—India's first sea bridge. Visit Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple with Asia's longest corridor featuring 1,212 carved pillars. Explore Jyotirlinga temple where Lord Rama worshipped. Visit Agni Theertham sacred beach. Overnight in Rameshwaram.

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  • Breakfast
  • Hotel

Visit 22 holy wells within Ramanathaswamy Temple. Explore Dhanushkodi ghost town where Lord Rama built Lanka bridge. Visit Rama Theertham, Lakshmana Theertham, and Gandhamadana Parvatham with Lord Rama's footprints. Panoramic island views from hilltop temple. Overnight in Rameshwaram.

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  • Sightseeing as per above itinerary
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel

Drive to Thanjavur (260 km/6 hours) visiting temples en route. Stop at Thiruppathur Kailasanathar Temple with musical pillars, rock-cut Pillaiyarpatti Vinayagar Temple, Thirukostiyur Vishnu Temple (Divya Desam), and Thirumayam Fort Temple complex. Evening arrival in Thanjavur. Overnight in Thanjavur.

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  • Sightseeing as per above itinerary
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel

Visit UNESCO World Heritage Brihadeeswara Temple with 216-foot tower and massive Nandi statue. Explore Chola architectural masterpiece. Tour Maratha Palace complex including Saraswathi Mahal Library, Sangeetha Mahal, and Art Gallery with Chola bronze sculptures. Optional Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple visit. Transfer to Trichy Airport/Thanjavur Railway Station.

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  • Sightseeing
  • Flight

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in standard hotels (twin/double sharing)
  • Daily breakfast and dinner (MAP plan)
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
  • Professional English-speaking local guide
  • All applicable hotel taxes and service charges
  • Temple and monument entry fees
  • Sound and Light Show at Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
  • All currently applicable taxes

Exclusions

  • Airfare to Madurai/from Trichy or Thanjavur
  • Lunches throughout tour
  • Personal expenses (laundry, tips, phone calls)
  • Special puja arrangements at temples
  • Camera fees at monuments
  • Travel insurance
  • Expenses from roadblocks, weather, natural calamities
  • GST and other applicable taxes

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