Can we extend to Kanyakumari?

Yes — India's southern tip is a 5-hour drive; add a day and we'll include it.

Tamil Nadu Temple Trail

The great Dravidian temple trail — the seafront art of Mahabalipuram and the towering, painted gopurams of the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai.

7 days · 6 nightsDuration
Private tourOnly your group
Pickup includedFrom your hotel in the city
Live guideEnglish
Free cancellationAsk us for the exact terms

What our travellers say

“They met us at the airport at 1am, took us to the hotel, and from then on we didn't think about a single arrangement for nine days. Worth every dollar.”

Sarah M. – 🇺🇸 Boston, USA

“Our flight to Jaipur was cancelled. Their coordinator had a car and a new hotel sorted before we'd even left the terminal. That's what you're paying for.”

James W. – 🇬🇧 London, UK

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Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Chennai

Airport pickup; Marina Beach and Kapaleeshwarar Temple.

Day 2Mahabalipuram

Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, the rathas.

Day 3Mahabalipuram → Madurai

Morning at leisure, flight to Madurai.

Day 4Madurai

Meenakshi Temple in depth, including the thousand-pillared hall.

Day 5Madurai

Evening temple ceremony; optional Thirumalai Nayak Palace.

Day 6Madurai day trip

Optional visit to Rameswaram or the Gandhi Museum.

Day 7Departure

Transfer to Madurai airport.

Itinerary may change slightly — we'll tailor timings to your group.

Includes

4★ hotels, 6 nights
Internal flight Chennai–Madurai
Private car with driver
All temple entries & guides
Daily breakfast

International flights
Lunch & dinner
Personal expenses & tips

Meeting point

Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal 3 arrivals

Frequently asked questions

Modest dress (covered shoulders and knees) is expected; we'll remind you and provide scarves when needed.

Traveller reviews

4.8/5Based on 71 reviews

Sarah M.🇺🇸 Boston, USA
They met us at the airport at 1am, took us to the hotel, and from then on we didn't think about a single arrangement for nine days. Worth every dollar.
James W.🇬🇧 London, UK
Our flight to Jaipur was cancelled. Their coordinator had a car and a new hotel sorted before we'd even left the terminal. That's what you're paying for.
Claire L.🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
Travelling with two kids in India sounded impossible. They planned it so well that it was the easiest family holiday we've had.