Zone by The Park Hotel, Chennai
Chennai
Chennai – Capital of Tamil Nadu, known for Marina Beach, temples, colonial architecture, and vibrant culture. Tirupati – Famous pilgrimage city, home to the sacred Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. Mahabalipuram – Coastal town with ancient rock-cut temples and UNESCO-listed monuments. Pondicherry – Former French colony with serene beaches, colonial buildings, and Auroville. Madurai – Historic city known for the majestic Meenakshi Amman Temple and rich Tamil heritage. Rameshwaram – Holy island town, part of the Char Dham, with Ramanathaswamy Temple and sea bridges. Kanyakumari – Southernmost tip of India, where oceans meet, known for sunrise, Vivekananda Rock, and temples.
Arrival at Chennai Airport/Railway Station Sightseeing: Marina Beach (sunset) Kapaleeshwarar Temple (Dravidian architecture) Fort St. George (colonial heritage) San Thome Basilica Overnight in Chennai
Early morning drive to Tirupati Sightseeing: Sri Venkateswara Temple (Tirumala) Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple ISKCON Temple Overnight in Tirupati
Today morning go to visit temples: Talakona Waterfalls (if nature interest) Sri Kalahasti Temple (1 hr from Tirupati) Leisure evening or shopping Overnight in Tirupati
Drive to Mahabalipuram via Chennai Sightseeing: Shore Temple (UNESCO World Heritage) Pancha Rathas Arjuna's Penance Krishna's Butter Ball Mahishasura Mardini Cave Overnight in Mahabalipuram
Scenic drive along the East Coast Road (ECR) Sightseeing: Auroville & Matrimandir Aurobindo Ashram Promenade Beach French Quarter walking tour Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Overnight in Pondicherry
Early morning drive to Madurai Sightseeing on arrival: Meenakshi Amman Temple (evening lighted visit) Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace Gandhi Memorial Museum (optional) Overnight in Madurai
Drive to Rameshwaram Sightseeing: Ramanathaswamy Temple (one of 12 Jyotirlingas) Agni Theertham (sacred sea bath) Pamban Bridge (scenic view point) Kalam Memorial (former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam) Overnight in Rameshwaram
Today morning after breakfast go to visit Dhanushkodi (abandoned town, ghostly ruins, tip of India) Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park Villondi Theertham Relax at the beach or temple darshan Overnight in Rameshwaram
Drive to Kanyakumari , and visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial Thiruvalluvar Statue Sunset Point Kanyakumari Beach (Triveni Sangam) Overnight in Kanyakumari
En route Padmanabhapuram Palace (optional detour) Sightseeing in Trivandrum: Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Napier Museum Kovalam Beach (sunset and relaxation) Drop-off at Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station
Chennai
Tirupati
Mahabalipuram
Pondicherry
Madurai
Rameshwaram
Kanyakumari