Arrival in Chennai
Arrive at Chennai Airport and transfer to hotel. Evening leisure with a stroll along Marina Beach and visit to San Thome Basilica. Overnight stay in Chennai.
Getting your trip ready
Just a moment, your journey is on its way.
10 days · Ask us to tailor your journey
The Grand Tamil Nadu Circuit is a complete journey through South India’s most iconic destinations. Explore Chennai’s heritage, Mahabalipuram’s UNESCO temples, Madurai’s grandeur, Rameswaram’s sacred shrines, and the coastal beauty of Kanyakumari. This tour blends history, spirituality, and cultural experiences, offering travelers a wholesome experience of Tamil Nadu.
Chennai Heritage Tour
Chennai to Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram Exploration
Mahabalipuram to Madurai
Madurai Sightseeing
Arrive at Chennai Airport and transfer to hotel. Evening leisure with a stroll along Marina Beach and visit to San Thome Basilica. Overnight stay in Chennai.
Visit Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Government Museum, St. George Fort, and Parthasarathy Temple. Evening shopping at T. Nagar. Overnight stay in Chennai.
Drive to Mahabalipuram (approx. 2 hrs). Visit Shore Temple, Arjuna’s Penance, and Five Rathas. Evening leisure by the beach. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
Spend the day exploring more UNESCO sites and Krishna’s Butterball. Evening relaxation at resort. Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram.
Drive to Chennai and board train/flight to Madurai. Evening darshan at the grand Meenakshi Amman Temple. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Visit Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal, Gandhi Memorial Museum, and Teppakulam tank. Evening witness the night ceremony at Meenakshi Temple. Overnight stay in Madurai.
Drive to Rameswaram (approx. 4 hrs). Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple with its long corridors and 22 holy wells. Evening walk at Rameswaram Beach. Overnight stay in Rameswaram.
Visit Dhanushkodi (the ghost town where two seas meet), Pamban Bridge, and Kalam Memorial. Evening leisure. Overnight stay in Rameswaram.
Drive to Kanyakumari (approx. 6 hrs). Evening enjoy sunset at the confluence of three seas. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari.
Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, and Kumari Amman Temple. Later transfer to Trivandrum Airport (approx. 3 hrs) for departure. End of your Grand Tamil Nadu Circuit journey.
Return Flights (Ex-India major cities) 9 Nights Accommodation with Daily Breakfast Private AC Vehicle for Transfers & Sightseeing Chennai Heritage & Marina Beach Tour Mahabalipuram UNESCO Monument Visits Madurai Temple & Heritage Tours Rameswaram Temple Visit & Dhanushkodi Excursion Kanyakumari Sightseeing including Rock Memorial All Taxes, Parking & Driver Allowances
Travel Insurance Lunches & Dinners unless specified Temple Entry Fees & Special Darshan Charges Optional activities: Catamaran rides, cultural shows Personal expenses: shopping, tips, laundry, phone calls Peak season surcharges during Christmas, New Year, or temple festivals
Accommodation Chennai: The Residency Towers 4* – Deluxe Room – Breakfast – 2 Nights Mahabalipuram: Radisson Blu Temple Bay Resort 5* – Superior Room – Breakfast – 2 Nights Madurai: Fortune Pandiyan Hotel 4* – Deluxe Room – Breakfast – 2 Nights Rameswaram: Daiwik Hotel 4* – Deluxe Room – Breakfast – 2 Nights Kanyakumari: Sparsa Resort 4* – Sea View Room – Breakfast – 1 Night Itinerary Published starting price: INR 33,500 per person. Availability, travel dates and final inclusions must be confirmed. Source validity: 2026-10-31.