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7 Days Spiritual Tamilnadu Private Tour from Chennai

By Chuttibaaz
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$1,554 and current price is AU$1,398 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Embark on a peaceful journey through Tamil Nadu’s ancient temples and cultural sites. Discover the spiritual essence of South India with comfortable stays, expert guides, and seamless travel covering Chennai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, and Thiruvannamalai.

Activity location

  • Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    • 234 Ramakrishna Mutt Road
    • 600004, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    • 234 Ramakrishna Mutt Road
    • 600004, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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ChuttiS21-01/Transport+Guide+E

  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • English

Tour with Transport: This tour includes a private car with a driver, a professional guide, and all entrance fees as per the Programme.
Pickup included

Price details
AU$1,553.50
AU$1,398.15 x 1 AdultAU$1,398.15
Total
The previous price was AU$1,553.50 and current price is AU$1,398.15
10% off
Until Sat, 20 June

ChuttiS21-02 / With 3*Hotels

  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • English

Tour with Standard Hotels: Includes a tour with standard hotel accommodation, transport, guide services, and entrance fees.
Pickup included

Price details
AU$2,125.24
AU$1,912.72 x 1 AdultAU$1,912.72
Total
The previous price was AU$2,125.24 and current price is AU$1,912.72
10% off
Until Sat, 20 June

ChuttiS21-03 / With 4* Hotels

  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • English

Tour with Superior Hotels: Includes a tour with superior hotel accommodation, transport, guide services, and entrance fees.
Pickup included

Price details
AU$2,695.34
AU$2,425.81 x 1 AdultAU$2,425.81
Total
The previous price was AU$2,695.34 and current price is AU$2,425.81
10% off
Until Sat, 20 June

ChuttiS21-04 / With 5* Hotels

  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • English

Tour with Prestige Hotels: Includes a tour with prestige hotel accommodation, transport, guide services, and entrance fees.
Pickup included

Price details
AU$3,203.37
AU$2,883.03 x 1 AdultAU$2,883.03
Total
The previous price was AU$3,203.37 and current price is AU$2,883.03
10% off
Until Sat, 20 June

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry tickets for all monuments and activities
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private AC vehicle with driver
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    English-speaking tour guides at each destination
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Daily breakfast, 1 dinner in Chennai, 1 dinner in Pondicherry
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All applicable taxes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat ride in Pichavaram
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    Cycle tour in Pondicherry
  • What's includedWhat's included
    6 nights hotel accommodation (if selected with hotel)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals not mentioned in the programme
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses, tips, laundry, shopping.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Anything not listed under “Inclusions”

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We can accommodate travellers with dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free but please make sure to add it in the special requirement section upon booking.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Chennai – Sightseeing

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Deluxe: Hotel Lotus / Similar Superior: GRT Grand Chennai / Similar Luxury: The Trident / Similar

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Arrive at Chennai Airport. Meet your tour representative who will assist with your transfer and sightseeing. Kapaleeshwarar Temple: Start your tour with this famous Shiva temple in Mylapore. Built in the 16th century, it is known for its tall, colourful gopuram (tower) and beautiful carvings. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Kapaleeshwarar and Goddess Parvati as Karpagambal.

Fort St. George

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Fort St. George: Visit India’s first British fortress, built in 1644. It houses a museum with artefacts, uniforms, coins, and paintings from colonial times.

Government Museum Chennai

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Government Museum: Explore the second oldest museum in India, located in Egmore. It displays ancient South Indian bronzes, archaeological artefacts, and numismatics collections.

Marina Beach

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Marina Beach: Conclude your day with a relaxing walk at Marina Beach, India’s longest urban beach. Enjoy the sea breeze and taste local snacks along the promenade. Overnight stay in Chennai

Day 2: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram

  • 8 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Deluxe: Hotel Mahab / Similar Superior: Ideal Beach Resort / Similar Luxury: Grand Bay / Similar

Kamakshi Amman Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast, drive to Kanchipuram (74 km, 1.5 hours), known as the "City of Thousand Temples." Kamakshi Amman Temple: A major Shakti temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, a form of Parvati. Famous for its golden chariot and sacred pond.

Varadharaja Perumal Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Varadharaja Perumal Temple: A prominent Vishnu temple with intricate stone carvings and a stone chain carved from a single rock.

Vaikunda Perumal Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Vaikunta Perumal Temple: Built by the Pallavas in the 7th century, known for its beautiful relief sculptures and historic architecture.

Kailasanathar Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Kailasanathar Temple: The oldest temple in Kanchipuram built by the Pallava king Rajasimha, featuring detailed sandstone carvings.

Ekambareswarar Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Ekambareswarar Temple: One of the largest Shiva temples in India, representing the element Earth (Prithvi Lingam) among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalas.

Shore Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Later, drive to Mahabalipuram (70 km, 1.5 hours). Mahabalipuram Sightseeing: Shore Temple: An 8th-century temple complex dedicated mainly to Shiva, with a scenic sea-facing location. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Arjuna's Penance

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Arjuna’s Penance: A massive open-air rock relief depicting scenes from Hindu mythology, including the descent of the river Ganges.

Pancha Rathas

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Pancha Rathas: Five monolithic chariot-shaped temples carved from single rocks, each representing the Pandavas from Mahabharata. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram

Day 3: Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Deluxe: Hotel Annamalai / Similar Superior: Shenbaga / Similar Luxury: The Residency Tower / Similar

Auroville

  • 1h
After breakfast, drive to Pondicherry (100 km, 2.5 hours). En route, visit: Auroville: A peaceful township built for global unity and harmony. Visit the Matrimandir (view from outside) – a golden sphere meditation centre.

White Town

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
White Town Cycle Tour: Enjoy a guided cycle tour through the French Quarter. See colonial buildings, colourful houses, churches, and quaint cafes.

Pondicherry

  • 3h
Evening Cultural Activities: Join locals for a cooking class, learn saree draping, and create beautiful kolam (rangoli) designs. Overnight stay in Pondicherry.

Day 4: Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Kumbakonam

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Deluxe: Hotel RAS / Similar Superior: Swamimalai Indigo / Similar Luxury: Mantra Koodam / Similar

Chidambaram Nataraja Temple

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast, drive to Chidambaram (65 km, 1.5 hours). Chidambaram Visit: Nataraja Temple: A grand Shiva temple where he is worshipped as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer. The temple is famous for its unique Chidambara Rahasya (secret of the universe) and beautiful architecture.

Pichavaram Mangrove Forest

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Pichavaram Mangrove Forest: Enjoy a boat ride through one of the world’s largest mangrove forests, with narrow canals and rich birdlife. Arrival: Later, continue to Kumbakonam (75 km, 2 hours). Overnight stay in Kumbakonam

Day 5: Kumbakonam Temple Visits

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Deluxe: Hotel RAS / Similar Superior: Swamimalai Indigo / Similar Luxury: Mantra Koodam / Similar

Vaitheeswaran Koil

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Vaitheeswaran Koil: A Shiva temple known for its healing powers, associated with the planet Mars. Devotees pray for good health here

Suriyanar Koil

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Suryanar Koil: A rare temple dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) along with shrines for all nine planetary deities (Navagrahas).

Siddhar Thirumoolar Jeevasamadhi

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Siddhar Thirumoolar Jeevasamadhi: Visit the resting place of Thirumoolar, an ancient Tamil Siddhar and spiritual teacher, known for his deep yogic wisdom

Alangudi Guru Bhagavaan Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Alangudi Guru Temple: A Shiva temple associated with planet Jupiter (Guru). Believed to reduce negative effects of Jupiter's transit. Overnight stay in Kumbakonam

Day 6: Kumbakonam – Thiruvannamalai

  • 5 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Deluxe: Himalaya / Similar Superior: Sparsa / Similar Luxury: Sparsa / Similar

Sri Naganatha Swami Temple- Rahu Temple - Thirunageshvaram

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast, drive to Thiruvannamalai (150 km, 3.5 hours). En route, visit: Sri Naganatha Swami Temple (Thirunageswaram): Dedicated to Lord Rahu, this temple is believed to reduce malefic planetary effects.

Swamimalai Murugan Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Swamimalai Murugan Temple: One of the six holy abodes of Lord Murugan, located on a small hill with steps representing Tamil alphabets.

Airavatesvara Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Airavatesvara Temple (Dharasuram): A UNESCO World Heritage site built by Cholas, known for its stunning stone carvings and detailed architecture

Sri Sarangapani Swamy Temple

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Sarangapani Temple: One of the biggest Vishnu temples in Tamil Nadu, featuring a tall 150-foot tower and sacred pond.

Gangaikonda Cholapuram

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Gangaikonda Cholapuram: Built by Rajendra Chola I, this grand temple complex showcases the Chola dynasty’s architectural brilliance and is a UNESCO site. Overnight stay in Thiruvannamalai

Day 7: Thiruvannamalai – Chennai Departure

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Arunachaleshwara Temple

  • 5h
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast, Arunachaleswarar Temple: Visit this massive temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, representing the element Fire among the Pancha Bhoota Sthalas. The temple complex sits at the base of the sacred Arunachala Hill, a major pilgrimage site for centuries. Departure: After the temple visit, drive back to Chennai (195 km, 4.5 hours). You will be dropped off at your preferred location or Chennai Airport for departure.

Location

Activity location

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    Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    • 234 Ramakrishna Mutt Road
    • 600004, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kapaleeshwarar Temple
    • 234 Ramakrishna Mutt Road
    • 600004, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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