4 Days Heritage Circuit: Chennai to Chidambaram & Beyond
Day-by-Day Full Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Chennai Arrival & Kanchipuram Sightseeing
- Pickup: Pick up from Chennai Airport or Railway Station.
- Kanchipuram: Drive to the City of Thousand Temples. Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, and Varadharaja Perumal Temple.
- Silk Weaving: Visit a traditional Kanchipuram Silk weaving center.
- Travel: Proceed to Tiruvannamalai (3 hours drive).
Night Stay: Tiruvannamalai
Day 2: Tiruvannamalai Spiritual Journey
- Temple Visit: Morning Darshan at the massive Arunachaleswarar Temple (Fire element).
- Spiritual Sites: Visit Ramana Ashram, Virupaksha Cave, and Skandashram.
- Girivalam: Evening participation in the sacred Girivalam (circumambulation of the hill).
Night Stay: Tiruvannamalai
Day 3: Chidambaram Natarajar Temple & Travel
- Travel: Morning drive to Chidambaram (approx. 3.5 hours).
- Main Sight: Visit the world-renowned Natarajar Temple (Sky/Ether element).
- Pichavaram: Afternoon visit to Pichavaram Mangrove Forest for a boating experience.
- Travel: Drive towards Mahabalipuram.
Night Stay: Mahabalipuram / Pondicherry Border
Day 4: Mahabalipuram UNESCO Sites & Chennai Drop
- Historical Sights: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage monuments – Shore Temple, Five Rathas, and Arjuna's Penance.
- Beach Visit: Relax at the scenic Mahabalipuram Beach.
- Chennai Return: Drive back to Chennai. Brief sightseeing at Marina Beach or Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
- Departure: Evening drop at Chennai Airport or Railway Station.
End of 4 Days Heritage Tour