Lavishly and very aesthetically designed, the temples of South India are simply unmatched in their architectural brilliance. And there are so many of these all over that many towns in south India are referred to as temple towns by the people owing to the magnificence and popularity of its temples. Due to this reason, places like Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Tanjore, Madurai and others draws tourists in horde from all over India and abroad the whole year round. If you too want to visit these famous temple towns, then opt for south India temple travel.

Day 01: Arrival at Chennai
After you arrive at the Chennai International Airport, you will be met by our representatives and escorted to the hotel. Some time later, you leave for a sightseeing tour of Chennai. Visit the sprawling Marina Beach and then proceed to see the Adyar Banyan Tree, Light House, St Mary's Church and Anna Memorial. Return to the hotel in the evening and stay overnight.

Day 02: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
You leave for the famous temple city of Kanchipuram in the morning. It is called a temple city because there are 1000 temples here that reflect on its glorious heritage. Important temples include Sri Ekambareswara Temple, Sri Kailasanathar Temple and the Sri Vardaraja Perumal Temple. The next destination is Mahabalipuram, a 7th century port city. After reaching, you check in at the hotel and spend the night.

Day 03: Mahabalipuram - Tanjore
You leave for Tanjore, halting at Pondicherry that falls en route. Main tourist attractions in Pondicherry are Arikamedhu, Auroville, Bharatidasan Museum, Botanical Garden, Government Square, etc. On reaching Tanjore, you check in at the hotel and rest for the night.

Day 04: Tanjore - Trichy
There are many tourist spots to visit in and around Tanjore like Brihadeeswara Temple, Saraswathi Mahal Library, Tamil University, and so on. Also known as the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu, Tanjore is renowned for its handicrafts. After having a short sightseeing tour of the city in the morning, you leave for Trichy in the afternoon. Check in at the hotel and rest for the night.

Day 05: Trichy - Madurai
The ancient city of Trichy has gradually emerged as a flourishing commercial center in Tamil Nadu, in the modern times. Trichy is famous as a manufacturing centre for artificial diamonds, cigars, handloom cloth, glass bangles and wooden and clay toys. Important tourist spots here include the Rock Fort Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Jambukeshwara Temple, Vayaloor, St. John's Church, etc. Later in the day, you drive down to Madurai, check in at the hotel on arrival and rest overnight.

Day 06: Madurai Sightseeing
Madurai, also known as the 'Athens of the East', is the oldest and second largest city of Tamil Nadu. It's located on the river Vaigai and once used to be the capital of Pandyan rulers. Though Mudurai comprises a huge range of tourist attractions, the top most slot is occupied by the magnificent Meenakshi Sundareswarar twin Temple. The area of this temple complex is about 65000 sq metres, which is one of the largest in India. Other must-see places include the Tirumalai Nayak Palace, Gandhi Museum Mariamman Teppakkulam Tank, etc. Night stay is at the hotel.

Day 07: Madurai - Chennai
After breakfast, you will be escorted to the Madurai airport, from where you board the flight back to Chennai. From Chennai, you will catch the flight to your onward destination.