Discover the Sacred Heart of South India
Tamil Nadu is home to some of the oldest and most magnificent temples in India, where ancient Dravidian architecture has flourished for over two thousand years. This seven day journey takes you through six unforgettable cities, each a repository of temples, art, culture and spiritual heritage that define the soul of South India.
From the UNESCO World Heritage shores of Mahabalipuram and the imperial grandeur of the Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur to the towering gopurams and flower markets of Madurai and the sacred pilgrimage site of Rameswaram, you will witness centuries of sculptural mastery and devotional tradition woven into stone and bronze.
The package includes handpicked hotels, daily breakfast, private transfers and sightseeing, allowing you to experience the colour, spirituality and hospitality of Tamil Nadu without concern for logistics. Travel with Shree Krishna Travel World and return home with memories of some of India's most timeless treasures.
- Shore Temple, UNESCO World Heritage site and coastal marvel of Mahabalipuram
- Arjuna's Penance and Krishna's Butter Ball, ancient rock carvings by the sea
- French Quarter and Sri Aurobindo Ashram in charming Puducherry
- Brihadeeswara Temple, the Big Temple, an imperial Chola masterpiece in Thanjavur
- Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple in Madurai with its legendary 1000 pillar hall
- Rameswaram Temple and the sacred Agnieswar Tirath Beach
- Pamban Bridge and pilgrimage sites along the holy southern coast
Your 7 Day Tamil Nadu Itinerary
- Airport pick up and transfer to hotel
- Check in and rest
- Evening at Marina Beach or leisure at the hotel
- Dinner at the hotel
- Overnight in Chennai
- Fort St. George and museum
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple and shopping at Mount Road
- Government Museum featuring Chola bronzes
- Evening at Marina Beach or DakshinaChitra cultural center
- Overnight in Chennai
- Drive to Mahabalipuram, about 1.5 hours
- Check in and rest
- Shore Temple sightseeing
- Arjuna's Penance and Krishna's Butter Ball
- Sunset walk along the beach
- Overnight in Mahabalipuram
- Drive to Puducherry, about 2 hours
- Check in and rest
- Promenade walk along the seafront
- Sri Aurobindo Ashram and French Quarter
- Evening shopping at local bazaars
- Overnight in Puducherry
- Drive to Thanjavur, about 3 hours
- Check in and rest
- Brihadeeswara Temple, the Big Temple
- Thanjavur Palace and Art Gallery with Chola paintings
- Sarangapani Temple exploration
- Overnight in Thanjavur
The Brihadeeswara Temple complex is vast. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
- Drive to Madurai, about 3 hours
- Check in and rest
- Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple complex
- Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, the 1000 pillar hall
- Flower market and local bazaars
- Evening temple lights and rituals
- Overnight in Madurai
- Drive to Rameswaram, about 3.5 hours
- Ramanatha Swamy Temple darshan
- Ram Kund sacred bathing pond
- Agnieswar Tirath Beach and Pamban Bridge
- Return journey or stay overnight based on flight timing
- Tour ends
Inclusions
- 01 night in Chennai
- 01 night in Mahabalipuram
- 01 night in Puducherry
- 01 night Thanjuvur
- 01 night in Madurai
- 01 night in Rameswaram
- Meals ( Breakfast only )
- Transfers & sightseeing on private basis
- Taxes
Exclusions
- Tips of personal nature
- Laundry
- Beverages
- Any other optional tour/trip rather than mention in the itinerary
- Unforeseen Eventualities
- Any guide charges
- Heaters
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Rates below are per person in INR on twin sharing basis, with daily breakfast included, private transfers and sightseeing on a private basis throughout the tour. Taxes are included.
Detailed category-wise rates for this package are shared on request. Starting price ₹43,130 per person.
Request Full RatesHotels Used per City
Night by Night Accommodation
| City | Nights | Hotel (Standard or Similar) |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 1 | The Savera or Similar |
| Mahabalipuram | 1 | Shore Temple Resort or Similar |
| Puducherry | 1 | Promenade Beach Hotel or Similar |
| Thanjavur | 1 | Kalaivanam or Similar |
| Madurai | 1 | Supreme Madurai or Similar |
| Rameswaram | 1 | Tamilnadu Tourism Hotel or Similar |
Best Time to Visit Tamil Nadu
The cool, dry season from October to March offers the most pleasant weather for touring Tamil Nadu's temples and heritage sites. Temperatures range from 22 to 28 degrees Celsius, ideal for sightseeing. The winter months attract many pilgrims to Rameswaram, while spring festivals in the temples add colour and energy to your visit. Summer is very hot, and the monsoon from June to August brings occasional rain.
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Experience the Eternal Temples of South India
Treasures of Tamil Nadu distils the spiritual, artistic and architectural riches of South India into one week, taking you from the sacred shores of Mahabalipuram to the imperial grandeur of Thanjavur, the heartbeat of Madurai and the pilgrimage soul of Rameswaram. Each city reveals a different chapter in the 2000 year story of Dravidian culture. With handpicked hotels, private transfers, guided sightseeing and daily breakfast included, all the logistics are handled, leaving you free to absorb the art, spirituality and warm hospitality of Tamil Nadu. Contact our travel experts to fix your dates, arrange train or flight transfers, or customise the itinerary to suit your pace and interests.
