About this trip
Eight days through Tamil Nadu's temple country, starting in Chennai and working down to Rameshwaram. The route takes in some of South India's most significant temple towns, from Kanchipuram's ancient shrines to Madurai's Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple.
This is a sightseeing-focused trip built around architecture and religious history rather than adrenaline. You will spend a good amount of time visiting temples, including UNESCO-listed sites, so it suits travellers genuinely interested in Hindu temple architecture and South Indian history.
The pace is easy and the tour is fully guided throughout, with a group format that also works for family travel.
What you'll do
- Visit the ancient temples of Kanchipuram
- See the fortifications at Vellore
- Explore the Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple in Madurai
- Visit Rameshwaram's temple on the coast
- Wander the historic Chettinad region
- See the Brihadeshwara Temple in Thanjavur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Easy pace, suited to those who want steady sightseeing without physical strain
- Heavy on temple visits, so it suits travellers with a genuine interest in religious architecture and history
- Group format works well for families
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Chennai (Madras) · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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