7 Days Spiritual Tamilnadu Private Tour from Chennai

A woman arranging flower garlands at a market stall. 1

A temple complex with tiered structures and a reflection in the water. 2

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Free cancellation available
7d
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Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Embark on a peaceful journey through Tamil Nadu’s ancient temples and cultural sites. Discover the spiritual essence of South India with comfortable stays, expert guides, and seamless travel covering Chennai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, and Thiruvannamalai.

Activity location

Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- 234 Ramakrishna Mutt Road
- 600004, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- 234 Ramakrishna Mutt Road
- 600004, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Dates

Travellers

ChuttiS21-01/Transport+Guide+E

7d
English

Tour with Transport: This tour includes a private car with a driver, a professional guide, and all entrance fees as per the Programme.
Pickup included

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€1,321.00 x 1 Adult€1,321.00

Total

ChuttiS21-02 / With 3*Hotels

7d
English

Tour with Standard Hotels: Includes a tour with standard hotel accommodation, transport, guide services, and entrance fees.
Pickup included

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€1,807.00 x 1 Adult€1,807.00

Total

ChuttiS21-03 / With 4* Hotels

7d
English

Tour with Superior Hotels: Includes a tour with superior hotel accommodation, transport, guide services, and entrance fees.
Pickup included

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€2,292.00 x 1 Adult€2,292.00

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ChuttiS21-04 / With 5* Hotels

7d
English

Tour with Prestige Hotels: Includes a tour with prestige hotel accommodation, transport, guide services, and entrance fees.
Pickup included

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

€2,724.00 x 1 Adult€2,724.00

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What's included, what's not

Entry tickets for all monuments and activities
Private AC vehicle with driver
English-speaking tour guides at each destination
Daily breakfast, 1 dinner in Chennai, 1 dinner in Pondicherry
All applicable taxes
Boat ride in Pichavaram
Cycle tour in Pondicherry
6 nights hotel accommodation (if selected with hotel)
Meals not mentioned in the programme
Personal expenses, tips, laundry, shopping.
Anything not listed under “Inclusions”

Know before you book

- Specialised infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate travellers with dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free but please make sure to add it in the special requirement section upon booking.
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
- This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Chennai – Sightseeing

4 stops
Meals: snacks
Accommodation: Deluxe: Hotel Lotus / Similar Superior: GRT Grand Chennai / Similar Luxury: The Trident / Similar

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

Arrive at Chennai Airport. Meet your tour representative who will assist with your transfer and sightseeing. Kapaleeshwarar Temple: Start your tour with this famous Shiva temple in Mylapore. Built in the 16th century, it is known for its tall, colourful gopuram (tower) and beautiful carvings. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Kapaleeshwarar and Goddess Parvati as Karpagambal.

Fort St. George

30m
Admission ticket included

Fort St. George: Visit India’s first British fortress, built in 1644. It houses a museum with artefacts, uniforms, coins, and paintings from colonial times.

Government Museum Chennai

1h
Admission ticket included

Government Museum: Explore the second oldest museum in India, located in Egmore. It displays ancient South Indian bronzes, archaeological artefacts, and numismatics collections.

Marina Beach

2h
Admission ticket included

Marina Beach: Conclude your day with a relaxing walk at Marina Beach, India’s longest urban beach. Enjoy the sea breeze and taste local snacks along the promenade. Overnight stay in Chennai

Day 2: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram

8 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Deluxe: Hotel Mahab / Similar Superior: Ideal Beach Resort / Similar Luxury: Grand Bay / Similar

Kamakshi Amman Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

After breakfast, drive to Kanchipuram (74 km, 1.5 hours), known as the "City of Thousand Temples." Kamakshi Amman Temple: A major Shakti temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, a form of Parvati. Famous for its golden chariot and sacred pond.

Varadharaja Perumal Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

Varadharaja Perumal Temple: A prominent Vishnu temple with intricate stone carvings and a stone chain carved from a single rock.

Vaikunda Perumal Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

Vaikunta Perumal Temple: Built by the Pallavas in the 7th century, known for its beautiful relief sculptures and historic architecture.

Kailasanathar Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

Kailasanathar Temple: The oldest temple in Kanchipuram built by the Pallava king Rajasimha, featuring detailed sandstone carvings.

Ekambareswarar Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

Ekambareswarar Temple: One of the largest Shiva temples in India, representing the element Earth (Prithvi Lingam) among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalas.

Shore Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

Later, drive to Mahabalipuram (70 km, 1.5 hours). Mahabalipuram Sightseeing: Shore Temple: An 8th-century temple complex dedicated mainly to Shiva, with a scenic sea-facing location. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Arjuna's Penance

10m
Admission ticket included

Arjuna’s Penance: A massive open-air rock relief depicting scenes from Hindu mythology, including the descent of the river Ganges.

Pancha Rathas

30m
Admission ticket included

Pancha Rathas: Five monolithic chariot-shaped temples carved from single rocks, each representing the Pandavas from Mahabharata. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram

Day 3: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Deluxe: Hotel Annamalai / Similar Superior: Shenbaga / Similar Luxury: The Residency Tower / Similar

Auroville

After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry (100 km, 2.5 hours). En route, visit: Auroville: A peaceful township built for global unity and harmony. Visit the Matrimandir (view from outside) – a golden sphere meditation centre.

White Town

2h
Admission ticket included

White Town Cycle Tour: Enjoy a guided cycle tour through the French Quarter. See colonial buildings, colourful houses, churches, and quaint cafes.

Pondicherry

Evening Cultural Activities: Join locals for a cooking class, learn saree draping, and create beautiful kolam (rangoli) designs. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Day 4: Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Kumbakonam

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Deluxe: Hotel RAS / Similar Superior: Swamimalai Indigo / Similar Luxury: Mantra Koodam / Similar

Chidambaram Nataraja Temple

1h
Admission ticket included

After breakfast, drive to Chidambaram (65 km, 1.5 hours). Chidambaram Visit: Nataraja Temple: A grand Shiva temple where he is worshipped as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer. The temple is famous for its unique Chidambara Rahasya (secret of the universe) and beautiful architecture.

Pichavaram Mangrove Forest

2h
Admission ticket included

Pichavaram Mangrove Forest: Enjoy a boat ride through one of the world’s largest mangrove forests, with narrow canals and rich birdlife. Arrival: Later, continue to Kumbakonam (75 km, 2 hours). Overnight stay in Kumbakonam

Day 5: Kumbakonam Temple Visits

4 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Deluxe: Hotel RAS / Similar Superior: Swamimalai Indigo / Similar Luxury: Mantra Koodam / Similar

Vaitheeswaran Koil

1h
Admission ticket included

Vaitheeswaran Koil: A Shiva temple known for its healing powers, associated with the planet Mars. Devotees pray for good health here

Suriyanar Koil

30m
Admission ticket included

Suryanar Koil: A rare temple dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) along with shrines for all nine planetary deities (Navagrahas).

Siddhar Thirumoolar Jeevasamadhi

30m
Admission ticket included

Siddhar Thirumoolar Jeevasamadhi: Visit the resting place of Thirumoolar, an ancient Tamil Siddhar and spiritual teacher, known for his deep yogic wisdom

Alangudi Guru Bhagavaan Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

Alangudi Guru Temple: A Shiva temple associated with planet Jupiter (Guru). Believed to reduce negative effects of Jupiter's transit. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam

Day 6: Kumbakonam – Thiruvannamalai

5 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Deluxe: Himalaya / Similar Superior: Sparsa / Similar Luxury: Sparsa / Similar

Sri Naganatha Swami Temple Thirunageshvaram Tamil Nadu

30m
Admission ticket included

After breakfast, drive to Thiruvannamalai (150 km, 3.5 hours). En route, visit: Sri Naganatha Swami Temple (Thirunageswaram): Dedicated to Lord Rahu, this temple is believed to reduce malefic planetary effects.

Swamimalai Murugan Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

Swamimalai Murugan Temple: One of the six holy abodes of Lord Murugan, located on a small hill with steps representing Tamil alphabets.

Airavatesvara Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

Airavatesvara Temple (Dharasuram): A UNESCO World Heritage site built by Cholas, known for its stunning stone carvings and detailed architecture

Sri Sarangapani Swamy Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

Sarangapani Temple: One of the biggest Vishnu temples in Tamil Nadu, featuring a tall 150-foot tower and sacred pond.

Gangaikonda Cholapuram

30m
Admission ticket included

Gangaikonda Cholapuram: Built by Rajendra Chola I, this grand temple complex showcases the Chola dynasty’s architectural brilliance and is a UNESCO site. Overnight stay in Thiruvannamalai

Day 7: Thiruvannamalai – Chennai Departure

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Arunachaleshwara Temple

5h
Admission ticket included

After breakfast, Arunachaleswarar Temple: Visit this massive temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, representing the element Fire among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalas. The temple complex sits at the base of the sacred Arunachala Hill, a major pilgrimage site for centuries. Departure: After the temple visit, drive back to Chennai (195 km, 4.5 hours). You will be dropped off at your preferred location or Chennai Airport for departure.

Location

Activity location

Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- 234 Ramakrishna Mutt Road
- 600004, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- 234 Ramakrishna Mutt Road
- 600004, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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