7 Nights 8 Days Tamil Nadu Heritage Circuit

Madurai(1N) → Rameshwaram(1N) → Trichy(1N) → Kumbakonam(2N) → Pondicherry(2N)

STAY   3✭ hotels

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Day 01 - Madurai [Pickup 09:00 AM / Sightseeing / Halt]

09:00 AM – Pickup from Madurai Hotel 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM – Meenakshi Amman Temple

  • Main darshan and temple complex visit
  • Time: ~2 hours

11:45 AM to 12:45 PM – Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal

  • Historical palace visit
  • Distance: ~2 km

01:00 PM to 02:00 PM – Lunch

  • Nearby restaurant (South Masi Street / Town Hall area)

02:15 PM to 03:15 PM – Gandhi Museum

  • Learn about local history
  • Distance: ~1 km

03:30 PM to 05:00 PM – Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam (Temple Tank)

  • Evening boat ride / photography
  • Distance: ~6 km

05:15 PM to 06:00 PM – Return to Hotel & Free Evening

08:00 AM to 11:00 AM – Drive to Rameshwaram

  • Distance: ~170 km

11:00 AM to 01:00 PM – Lunch & Check-in 01:30 PM to 05:00 PM – Ramanathaswamy Temple

  • Darshan and temple corridors
  • Time: 3–3.5 hours

05:15 PM to 06:15 PM – Agni Theertham & Dhanushkodi Beach

  • Sea view and photography
  • Distance: ~20 km from town center

06:30 PM – Return to Hotel & Free Evening

08:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Early Darshan at Ramanathaswamy Temple

  • Optional puja or corridor walk

12:00 PM to 01:00 PM – Lunch 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM – Drive to Trichy

  • Distance: ~175–180 km
  • Route: Rameshwaram → Paramakudi → Trichy

05:15 PM to 06:30 PM – Rockfort Temple & Ucchi Pillayar Temple

  • Sunset viewpoint
  • Distance from Trichy town: ~2 km

06:45 PM – Hotel Check-in & Free Evening

08:00 AM to 09:15 AM – Drive to Tanjore

  • Distance: ~60 km

09:30 AM to 11:30 AM – Brihadeeswarar Temple (Tanjore)

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Time: 2 hours

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM – Lunch 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM – Drive to Kumbakonam

  • Distance: ~60 km

02:00 PM to 05:00 PM – Darshan at Adi Kumbeswarar Temple & local sightseeing

  • Explore local temples and streets

05:15 PM – Check-in Hotel & Free Evening

09:00 AM to 10:30 AM – Airavateswara Temple (Darasuram)

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Distance: ~12 km

10:45 AM to 12:15 PM – Sarangapani Temple

  • Main temple visit

12:30 PM to 01:30 PM – Lunch 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM – Nageswaran Temple / Other Local Temples

  • Time: 1.5 hours

03:15 PM to 05:00 PM – Mahamaham Tank / Local Market Stroll 05:15 PM – Return to Hotel & Free Evening

07:30 AM to 09:00 AM – Drive to Chidambaram

  • Distance: ~70 km

09:00 AM to 10:30 AM – Darshan at Nataraja Temple

  • Famous Shiva temple

10:30 AM to 11:30 AM – Breakfast / Tea Stop 11:30 AM to 04:00 PM – Drive to Pondicherry

  • Distance: ~150 km
  • Lunch en route

04:00 PM – Check-in Hotel & Evening Free

09:00 AM to 10:30 AM – Sri Aurobindo Ashram 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM – Promenade Beach

  • Walk and photography

12:30 PM to 01:30 PM – Lunch 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM – French Quarter & Colonial Streets

  • Heritage building walk

03:15 PM to 04:15 PM – Botanical Garden 04:30 PM to 06:00 PM – Auroville (Matrimandir View)

  • Distance: ~10 km

06:15 PM – Return to Hotel & Free Evening

08:00 AM to 10:00 AM – Drive to Mahabalipuram

  • Distance: ~100 km

10:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Shore Temple & Pancha Rathas 12:30 PM to 01:30 PM – Lunch in Mahabalipuram 01:30 PM to 02:30 PM – Arjuna’s Penance & Krishna’s Butterball 02:30 PM to 06:00 PM – Drive to Chennai

  • Distance: ~70–80 km
  • Tea / Restroom stop en route

06:00 PM to 09:00 PM – Final Drop at Hotel / Airport / Railway Station

Stay & Meal Details

Package Policies

  • Total Tour Package Cost Includes Toll, Parking, Driver Allowance, Fuel Cost, Night Halting Charges, Hills Charges, Interstate Permits, Forest Entry Charges, And Everything Related To The Vehicle.
  • Total Tour Package Cost Includes Breakfast, Luxury Tax, Service Tax, Room Rent, And Everything Related To The Hotel.
  • Driver Will Be At Your Services 24x7 While On Tour.
  • Local Assistance 24x7.
  • For Lunch & Dinner, Our Driver Will Assist You In Choosing Good Restaurants.
  • Total Tour Package Cost Does Not Include Airfare, Or Train Fare, Insurance, Premium, etc.
  • Entry Fee To Any Monument, Park, Museum, Monastery, Temple, Beach, etc.
  • Cost For Services Which Is Not Mentioned In “Inclusions”.
  • Expenses Incurred For Condition Beyond Our Control Such Political Issue, Strike, Landslides, Heavy Rainfall, Or Any Natural Calamity.
  • Personal Expenses On Items Such As Laundry, Soft & Hard Drinks, Bottle Water, Incidentals, Porterage, Bell-Boy Charges, Tips, Etc…
  • It Is Mandatory To Carry Photo Id Card, Such As Aadhar, Or Passport, Which Has To Be Provided At All The Hotels Mentioned In This Itinerary.
  • All The Temples Are Closed From 12:00 PM To 04:00 PM,
  • Total Tour Package Cost Does Not Include GST, Hence If Bill Is Required, Additional 5% GST Is Applicable On Total Tour Package Cost.
  • Air Condition Of The Vehicle Will Be Turned Off While Travelling In A Hilly Region.

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7 Nights 8 Days Tamil Nadu Heritage Circuit

Madurai(1N) → Rameshwaram(1N) → Trichy(1N) → Kumbakonam(2N) → Pondicherry(2N)

STAY   3✭ hotels

$ 184

$ 205

10% off

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Compare quotes from 3 agents and get best deals