Temples of South India — 10 Day Pilgrimage Circuit
A ten-day circuit of the temples that define the south, running from the Pandya country through the Chola heartland and up to the Tirumala hills in Andhra Pradesh. It includes three of the Pancha Bhoota temples, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the greatest of the Vishnu shrines at Srirangam, the cosmic dance temple at Chidambaram, and the most visited temple in the world at Tirupati. Timed for darshan rather than sightseeing.
Photographs of the places on this itinerary — The Trip India media library
- 10 / 9 nights
- Duration
- 7
- Destinations
- 10
- Planned days
- 2–12
- Travellers
- ₹56,000
- From, per person
- Easy
- English, Hindi
- Pickup included
- Book 15 days ahead
Your itinerary
A 10-day route through Madurai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Chidambaram, Tirupati.
Meenakshi Amman temple at Madurai
Ramanathaswamy temple, the world’s longest temple corridor
Brihadeeswarar Temple (UNESCO)
Srirangam, the largest functioning temple complex
Thillai Nataraja at Chidambaram
Tirumala Venkateswara temple
10 days · tap a day to read the detail
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Arrival and check-in. Evening at the Meenakshi Amman temple for the closing rituals and the night ceremony.
Meenakshi Amman Temple - 2
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- 10
Itineraries are indicative and may be re-sequenced for weather, road or permit conditions.
What's included
What's included
- Private air-conditioned car with driver for all 10 days
- 9 nights accommodation on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast
- Temple guides at Madurai, Thanjavur, Srirangam and Chidambaram
- Assistance with Tirupati darshan booking
- Airport pickup and drop
Not included
- Special darshan tickets and temple offerings
- Meals other than breakfast
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
Additional information
Everything the operator has confirmed about how this trip runs.
- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Group size
- 2–12 travellers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start time
- 07:00
- Guide languages
- English, Hindi
- Pickup
- Included
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Customisable
- Yes, on request
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before
Good to know
Things to carry
- Traditional clothing for the major temples — dhoti for men at several
- Footwear you can slip off easily
- Socks for hot stone floors
- A change of clothes for the theerthams at Rameswaram
Important notes
Tirupati darshan requires advance booking in your own name through the official portal; we assist but cannot guarantee slots.,Several temples restrict non-Hindu entry to the outer precincts.,Dress codes are enforced strictly at Madurai, Rameswaram, Chidambaram and Tirumala.
Frequently asked
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Flexible cancellation
Free cancellation up to 7 days before
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Planning Temples of South India — 10 Day Pilgrimage Circuit?
10 days / 9 nights covering Madurai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Chidambaram, Tirupati. 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 Temples of South India — 10 Day Pilgrimage Circuit?
10 days / 9 nights covering Madurai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Chidambaram, Tirupati. 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
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