Bangkok and Pattaya
Grand Palace, floating markets and Coral Island, with shopping and night views.
FamilyShopping
Temples of Tamil Nadu
ReligiousHeritage
Duration6 days
WhereChennai, Madurai
Best timeNovember to February is cooler.
Good forReligious groups, heritage lovers
Overview
A route through southern India’s temple towns with Dravidian architecture and living traditions.
Famous for
Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai
A large temple complex with towers covered in painted figures.
Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur
One of the Great Living Chola Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram
A seaside temple and rock carvings from the Pallava period, also UNESCO listed.
Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Chennai
A colourful Shiva temple in the city.
Kanchipuram
Known as a city of a thousand temples and for its silk saris.
Sample itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Chennai
Arrive in Chennai. Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
Day 2Mahabalipuram Shore Temple and rock carvings
Mahabalipuram Shore Temple and rock carvings.
Day 3Kanchipuram temples and silk weavers
Kanchipuram temples and silk weavers.
Day 4Thanjavur and Brihadisvara Temple
Thanjavur and Brihadisvara Temple.
Day 5Madurai and Meenakshi Amman Temple
Madurai and Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Day 6Departure
Departure.
This is a sample plan. We adjust days, pace and stops to your group.
Usually included
- Hotels and guided sightseeing
- Airport and city transfers
- Tour escort or local guide
- Meals listed in your plan
Can be added
- Return flights
- Visa assistance
- Travel insurance
- Extra nights or a private guide
Final inclusions are listed in your quotation. No prices are shown online.
Visa and entry requirementsEntry rules depend on your passport. Send your nationality and we confirm if a visa is needed for Chennai, Madurai.
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