5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS KANCHIPURAM – CHIDAMBARAM – THANJAVUR – MADURAI – TRICHY
ITINERARY
DAY 1 : TRAVEL TO KANCHIPURAM & SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, begin your journey from Chennai to Kanchipuram, one of India’s seven sacred cities, also known as the “City of Thousand Temples.”
Sightseeing Highlights:
* Kamakshi Amman Temple – Dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, this temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas in India.
* Sri Ekambarnathar Temple – A majestic temple devoted to Lord Shiva, famous for its thousand-pillared hall.
* Kailasanathar Temple – Known for its stunning Dravidian architecture and intricate carvings from the Pallava dynasty.
* Varadarajaswami Temple – A prominent Vishnu temple built by the Cholas, featuring 100 pillared halls.
* Vaikunta Perumal Temple – An ancient Vishnu temple displaying Pallava architecture.
Overnight Stay: Kanchipuram
DAY 2 : TRAVEL TO CHIDAMBARAM & SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, drive to Chidambaram, a holy town famous for its spiritual energy and architectural beauty.
Sightseeing Highlights:
* Pichavaram Mangrove Forest – Explore the second largest mangrove forest in the world with a scenic boat ride through its natural waterways.
* Nataraja Temple – A grand temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in his dancing form, representing cosmic energy and rhythm.
Overnight Stay: Chidambaram
DAY 3 : VISIT THANJAVUR & TRAVEL TO MADURAI
After breakfast, proceed to Thanjavur, known as the “Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu” and home to some of the greatest Chola architecture.
Sightseeing Highlights:
* Brihadeeswarar Temple (Big Temple) – A UNESCO World Heritage Site built by King Raja Raja Chola I; one of the finest examples of Dravidian architecture.
* Thanjavur Palace – A historic palace complex featuring the Royal Museum, Saraswathi Mahal Library, and art gallery showcasing ancient sculptures and paintings.
Later, continue your journey to Madurai, the temple city of South India.
Overnight Stay: Madurai
DAY 4 : MADURAI SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, explore the magnificent city of Madurai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in India.
Sightseeing Highlights:
* Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple – The iconic temple dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar, known for its colorful gopurams and vibrant sculptures.
* Thirumalai Nayak Mahal – A 17th-century palace showcasing Indo-Saracenic architecture with grand courtyards and decorative pillars.
* Thirupparankundram Temple – One of the six abodes of Lord Murugan, located on a hill and offering panoramic city views.
Overnight Stay: Madurai
DAY 5 : TRICHY SIGHTSEEING & RETURN TO CHENNAI
After breakfast, drive to Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), a city blending ancient temples with colonial history.
Sightseeing Highlights:
* Thiruvanaikoil / Jambukeshwar Temple – One of the Pancha Bhoota Stalas, representing the element of water.
* Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple – Srirangam – The largest functioning Hindu temple complex in the world, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
* The Rock Fort Temple – Built on an 83-meter-high rock offering a panoramic view of the city.
After sightseeing, return to Chennai for your onward journey.
End of Tour – Cherish the divine experiences and cultural treasures of South India.
