8 Days: Chennai - Pondicherry - Pichavaram - Karaikudi - Rameshwaram - Madurai
Grand Coastal & Chettinad Heritage Itinerary
DAY 1
- Pickup from Chennai. Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
- Drive to Mahabalipuram. Visit Shore Temple, Five Rathas, and Arjuna's Penance.
- Evening relax by the beach.
Stay: Mahabalipuram
DAY 2
Mahabalipuram to Pondicherry
- Scenic drive via ECR. Visit Auroville (Matrimandir).
- Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Manakula Vinayagar Temple.
- Evening walk at Promenade Beach and French Colony.
Stay: Pondicherry
DAY 3
- Enjoy Boating at Pichavaram Mangrove Forest.
- Visit Chidambaram Natarajar Temple (Akash Sthalam).
- Drive to Kumbakonam. Evening visit to local temples.
Stay: Kumbakonam
DAY 4
- Visit UNESCO site Tanjore Big Temple & Palace.
- Drive to Trichy. Visit Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple.
- Visit Rockfort Ucchi Pillayar Temple.
Stay: Trichy
DAY 5
- Drive to the heart of Chettinad. Visit Karaikudi Heritage Mansions.
- Special Darshan at Pillayarpatti Karpaga Vinayagar Temple.
- Experience authentic and spicy Chettinad Cuisine.
Stay: Karaikudi
DAY 6
Rameshwaram Holy Visit
- Drive to Rameshwaram over the Pamban Bridge.
- 22 Holy Wells Bath & Ramanathaswamy Temple Darshan.
- Visit Dhanushkodi Ghost Town and Ram Setu point.
Stay: Rameshwaram
DAY 7
Madurai Temple Tour
- Drive to Madurai. Check-in at hotel.
- Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple and 1000 Pillar Hall.
- Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace and Gandhi Museum.
Stay: Madurai
DAY 8
Madurai Local & Departure
- Visit Alagar Kovil and Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple.
- Last minute shopping for Madurai Malligai & Sarees.
- Drop-off at Madurai Airport / Railway Station.
Tour Ends with Heritage Memories