Starts From
Chennai · ex-Delhi on request
South India Temple Tour
10D/9NFrom Chennai
09 nights accommodation — hotels at Chennai (1 night), Tirumala / Tirupati (2 nights), Kanchipuram (1 night), Chidambaram (1 night), Thanjavur (1 night), Madurai (2 nights), Rameswaram (1 night) Included
Daily breakfast and dinner, pure vegetarian, as per itinerary Included
Private AC vehicle (Innova or similar) with driver for the full route, Chennai arrival to Madurai departure Included
₹ 39,900
per person, min. 4 pilgrims + GST
About the South India Temple Tour
- Duration:
- 9 Nights / 10 Days
- Starts from:
- Chennai
- Price:
- ₹ 39,900 per person, min. 4 pilgrims
- Meals:
- Breakfast & Dinner
- Best time:
- December to February
- Covers:
- Tirupati Balaji · Kanchipuram · Chidambaram · Thanjavur · Srirangam · Meenakshi Madurai · Rameswaram Jyotirlinga
The South India Temple Tour follows the classic pilgrim route from Chennai to Rameswaram in ten days, travelling one way so no day is lost driving back. It begins with Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala and Goddess Padmavathi at Tiruchanur, continues through Kanchipuram, one of the seven Moksha-giving cities, and Chidambaram, where Shiva dances as Nataraja, then reaches the three UNESCO-listed Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Darasuram and Thanjavur.
From Srirangam, the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world, the route goes to Meenakshi Amman in Madurai and ends at Rameswaram, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the southern seat of the Char Dham, with the dawn Spatika Lingam darshan and the bath at the 22 sacred wells. Along the way it covers four of the five Pancha Bhuta Sthalas: earth at Kanchipuram, wind at Srikalahasti, water at Thiruvanaikaval and space at Chidambaram.
You travel in a private AC car with your own driver, stay in hotels close to the temples, and we book your Tirumala darshan slot as soon as TTD releases it. For a day-by-day guide with drive times, read our South India temple tour itinerary.
Tour Information
Read this to prepare for your tour in the best way!
Arrive at Chennai airport or railway station, where your driver meets you. After check-in and rest, visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Mylapore, the great Shiva temple of the city, and Parthasarathy Temple in Triplicane, one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu, for the evening puja. Overnight at Chennai.
South India Temple Tour at a Glance – Time, Cost & Travel Mode
Tour Type
Road & surface transfers
Duration
9 Nights / 10 Days
Tour Cost
₹ 39,900 onwards (indicative)
Includes
09 nights accommodation — hotels at Chennai (1 night), Tirumala / Tirupati (2 nights), Kanchipuram (1 night), Chidambaram (1 night), Thanjavur (1 night), Madurai (2 nights), Rameswaram (1 night), Daily breakfast and dinner, pure vegetarian, as per itinerary, Private AC vehicle (Innova or similar) with driver for the full route, Chennai arrival to Madurai departure, Toll taxes, parking charges, interstate permits and driver allowances
Other Start Points
Major metros via flight/rail to gateway city
Why book with us?
Tirupati to Rameswaram in One Yatra
One-Way Route, No Backtracking
Four of the Five Elements
The Three Great Chola Temples
Your Own Car and Driver
Tirumala Darshan Booked Early
Gentle Pace for Elders
Pure Vegetarian Meals
Travel tips
Carry Valid ID
A government photo ID is needed for Tirumala darshan, hotel check-in and temple counters. The ID used for the darshan booking must be carried by the same pilgrim.
Dress Traditionally
Men in dhoti, veshti or trousers with a shirt; women in saree or salwar kameez with dupatta. Tirumala requires traditional dress for paid darshan.
Leave Phones Behind
Phones and cameras are not allowed inside Meenakshi Amman or Tirumala. Leave them in the car or at the counters by the gates.
Plan Around Afternoon Closures
Most large Tamil Nadu temples close roughly 12:30 to 4 pm. Our day plans already allow for this.
Bring a Change of Clothes at Rameswaram
The 22 theertham bath leaves you soaked; carry a full set of dry clothes and a towel.
Protect Your Feet
Footwear stays at the gate and stone courtyards get very hot by noon. Cotton socks help.
Carry Cash
Many small temples, offerings counters and prasadam stalls take cash only.
What's inside the package?
Inclusions
09 nights accommodation — hotels at Chennai (1 night), Tirumala / Tirupati (2 nights), Kanchipuram (1 night), Chidambaram (1 night), Thanjavur (1 night), Madurai (2 nights), Rameswaram (1 night)
Daily breakfast and dinner, pure vegetarian, as per itinerary
Private AC vehicle (Innova or similar) with driver for the full route, Chennai arrival to Madurai departure
Toll taxes, parking charges, interstate permits and driver allowances
Booking assistance for Tirumala Special Entry Darshan (subject to TTD availability)
Assistance with special puja and abhishekam bookings at temples
Pickup at Chennai and drop at Madurai airport or railway station
24×7 travel assistance during the yatra
Exclusions
GST as applicable
Airfare or train tickets to Chennai and from Madurai
Darshan tickets, including Tirumala Special Entry Darshan (₹300 per person)
Special puja, abhishekam, seva or theertham charges at any temple
Lunch, snacks, beverages, laundry and tips
Camera or video fees at temples and monuments
Travel, personal or medical insurance
Expenses due to weather, roadblocks or other unforeseen circumstances
Any service not mentioned under inclusions
Frequently asked questions
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Ten days from Chennai to Rameswaram: Tirumala Tirupati, Padmavathi and Srikalahasti, Kanchipuram, Chidambaram, the Chola temples of Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Darasuram and Thanjavur, Srirangam and Thiruvanaikaval, Meenakshi Amman in Madurai, and Ramanathaswamy in Rameswaram.
Curated with care
Balanced pace for darshan, rest, and comfort.
24/7 trip support
Continuous help before, during, and after yatra.
Book Your South India Temple Tour Tour Now!
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