Tamil Nadu Temple Trail — Chennai to Madurai
A guided run through the three great temple-building dynasties of the south. Start among the Pallava rock-cut monuments at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then move inland through the silk town of Kanchipuram to the Chola capital at Thanjavur, whose Brihadeeswarar Temple has stood since 1010 CE. Continue via the Srirangam and Rockfort temples at Tiruchirappalli, and finish at Madurai, where the Meenakshi Amman Temple draws pilgrims year round. Every day is paced with time at the site rather than a coach window, and the itinerary is led by a state-licensed guide who reads the inscriptions and the iconography with you.
- 7 / 6 nights
- Duration
- 6
- Destinations
- 7
- Planned days
- 2–12
- Travellers
- ₹34,500
- From, per person
- Easy
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Pickup included
- Best time: October to March — cooler and dry, and the temple festivals fall in this window.
- Book 3 days ahead
Your itinerary
A 7-day route through Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai.
Shore Temple and the Pancha Rathas at Mahabalipuram (UNESCO)
Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur — a Great Living Chola Temple (UNESCO)
Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam
Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai
Kanchipuram silk weaving
7 days · tap a day to read the detail
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Meet at Chennai airport or central hotel. Evening walk through Mylapore to the Kapaleeshwarar Temple tank and along Marina Beach. Overnight Chennai.
ChennaiDinnerKapaleeshwarar TempleMarina Beach - 2
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Itineraries are indicative and may be re-sequenced for weather, road or permit conditions.
What's included
What's included
- 6 nights in 3-star or equivalent hotels on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver throughout
- State-licensed English-speaking guide at each monument group
- Monument entry fees as per the itinerary
- All applicable state taxes and parking
Not included
- Flights or train tickets to Chennai and out of Madurai
- Lunch and dinner unless listed above
- Camera and video fees at monuments
- Temple special-entry or darshan tickets
- Personal expenses, laundry and tips
- Travel insurance
Additional information
Everything the operator has confirmed about how this trip runs.
- Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Group size
- 2–12 travellers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start time
- 08:00
- Guide languages
- English, Hindi, Tamil
- Best time to visit
- October to March — cooler and dry, and the temple festivals fall in this window.
- Pickup
- Included
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Customisable
- Yes, on request
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before
Good to know
Things to carry
- Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for temple entry
- Footwear you can slip off easily
- Sun hat and sunscreen
- Refillable water bottle
Important notes
Some temples restrict photography inside the sanctum; your guide will advise at each site.,Footwear must be left outside most temple complexes.,Timings can shift on festival days when temple crowds are heavier.
Terms & conditions
Prices are per person on twin sharing. Single supplement applies for solo travellers. Monument closures on national holidays may require reordering the itinerary; the inclusions and standard remain unchanged.
Frequently asked
Why book with us
Flexible cancellation
Free cancellation up to 7 days before
Local operators
Curated and run by vetted local operators
Guided in your language
English, Hindi, Tamil
Instant confirmation
No waiting on a callback
Planning Tamil Nadu Temple Trail — Chennai to Madurai?
7 days / 6 nights covering Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with dates and a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation
Planning Tamil Nadu Temple Trail — Chennai to Madurai?
7 days / 6 nights covering Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation