6-Day South India The Temple Route Tour from Chennai: Vellore, Trichy, Thanjavur and Pondicherry | Small Group Tour | Monument Entrances and Daily Breakfast

Upon arrival in Chennai, a guide will greet you and assist with your transfer to the hotel. Once checked in, embark on a city tour of Chennai, where you'll explore iconic landmarks like the Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Fort St. George, Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral, and the Government Museum.

After breakfast, drive to Vellore (140 km). Along the way, visit the famous temples of Kanchipuram, including the Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Varadharaja Temple, Vaikundhaperumal Temple, and Kamakshiamman Temple. Upon arrival in Vellore, check into your hotel and later visit the historic Vellore Fort, Jalakandeswarar Temple, and the Vellore Government Museum.

In the morning, depart from Vellore and head to Trichy (280 km). On the way, visit the Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai, a revered site dedicated to Lord Shiva. You'll also have the opportunity to explore Ramana Ashram, founded by Sri Ramana Maharshi. Later, continue to Trichy and check into your hotel.

After breakfast in Trichy, visit the notable landmarks of Rockfort Temple, Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, and Jambukeswarar Temple in Thiruvanaikaval. Later, drive to Thanjavur (60 km), where you'll check in to your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Thanjavur Palace.

In the morning, depart from Thanjavur and head to Pondicherry (180 km). Along the way, stop at the UNESCO-listed Darasuram Temple, known for its remarkable architecture, the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, and the Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram. Arrive in Pondicherry and check into your hotel. Spend the evening at your leisure.