Spiritual Sojourn and Scenic Wonders: An 8-Day Tamil Nadu Exploration

Morning:

• Arrival in Chennai.
• Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva, known for its Dravidian architecture).
• Proceed to Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Temple (dedicated to Lord Krishna, one of the oldest temples in Chennai).
• Visit Marundeeswarar Temple (famous for its association with healing).

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local South Indian restaurant.
• Drive to Pondicherry (3 hours)

Evening:

• Promenade Beach, and Aurobindo Ashram.
• Visit Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam (a famous temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha).
• Overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Morning:

• Drive to Chidambaram and visit the famous Nataraja Temple.
• Explore Pitchavaram Mangrove Forest with a serene boat ride.

Afternoon:

• Lunch at a local South Indian restaurant.
• Visit Vaitheeswaran Kovil, known for its astrological significance.

Evening:

• Visit Nagore Dargah and Velankanni Church, renowned pilgrimage sites.
• Overnight stay in Velankanni.

Morning:

• Drive to Tanjore (95 Km, ~2 hours).
• Visit the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple (UNESCO World Heritage site).
• Drive to Rameshwaram (230 km, ~5 hours).

Evening:

• Visit Pamban Bridge and Agni Theertham.
• Visit the sacred Ramanathaswamy Temple.
• Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.

Morning:

• Drive to Kanyakumari (7 hours)

Afternoon:

• Thiruvalluvar Statue, Vivekananda Rock Memorial
• Visit Bhagavathi amman temple, a famous Shakti Peeta.

Evening:

• Witness the spectacular sunset at the southernmost tip of India.
• Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.

Morning:

• Visit Thanumalayam Temple in Suchindram, a unique temple dedicated to Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma.
• Drive to Madurai (5 hours)

Evening:

• Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple and overnight stay in Madurai.

Morning:

• Visit Thirumalai Nayak Mahal.
• Drive to Kodaikanal (3 hours).

Afternoon:

• Explore Kodai Lake, Coaker’s Walk and Bryant Park

Evening:

• Enjoy the pleasant climate and serene hill station atmosphere.
• Overnight stay in Kodaikanal.

Morning:

• Visit Shenbaganure Museum, Telescope house.
• Drive to Trichy (200km, ~4 hours).

Afternoon:

• Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and optional Ucchi Pillayar Temple (Rockfort Temple).

Evening:

• Overnight stay in Trichy.

Morning:

• Morning checkout from hotel and proceed to Chennai (340Kms / 6Hrs).

Evening:

• Arrive in Chennai and board your train or flightl.