DAY 01: Chennai Arrival – Tirupati 180km/4hrs

On your arrival at Chennai Airport, you will be picked up and driven to Tirupati.  Arrive and check into hotel. P.M. visit Papavinasanam Teertham and Akashganga. Papavinasanam, a natural waterfall believed to be originated from the feet of Lord Vishnu. A dip here in holy waters is generally taken by Pilgrims to do away with their sins. Return to hotel for night stay.

DAY 02: Tirupati – Tirumala (25 Km, 30 Min) – Tiruvannamali  200km / 5hrs

Early in the morning drive to Tirumala Hill Town to visit Balaji Temple.  People go for Mundal (Tonsuring) Ritual (Mottai) at Balaji Temple, Darshan of Lord Balaji (also called Venkateshwara Swamy), the main deity of Tirumala Devaswom.  Return to hotel for breakfast.  After breakfast, check out and visit other temples in Tirumala covering Padmavati/Alamenu Manga (Maha Laxmi) Temple, ISKON Lord Krishna Temple, Kapilateertham, Govindaraja Swamy Temple and Lord Sri Ramuluvaru Temple (Lord Rama). After that drive to Tiruvannamali. Arrive and check into hotel.  Overnight at hotel.

DAY 03: Tiruvanamalai – Kumbakkonam (180kms & 4hrs)

After breakfast, visit Padmavathy and Arunachaleshwar Temple in Tiruvanamali.  Drive to Kumbakonam, from where Navagraha temples tour will start.  In essence, the Navagraha Temples are a group of nine temples, seven of which are dedicated to planets, and two of which are dedicated to the Sun God and the Moon God. These Navagraha temples are scattered over a number of nearby villages.  Today we will visit Chandran Temple, which is dedicated to Moon God, after this proceed to Alangudi to visit Guru Temple, Sukra temple and Sooriyan temple, in Kanjanoor.  Return to hotel for night stay in Kumbakkonam

DAY 04: Kumbakonam – Thirunallar – Kumbakonam – (90 Km/ 02 Hrs – One Way)

After breakfast proceed to Thirunagesharam, which will be our first stop on second day of Navagraha temples tour. The temple in Thirunagesharam          is dedicated to            Rahu, after that visit  and Saneeshwarar  temple  at  Thirunallar  village  which  is  dedicated  to Saturn.   After this we will visit Kethu temple in Keezhaperumpallam   village   and return to hotel by evening.

DAY 05: Kumbakonam – Vaithiswaran Koil – Kumbakonam (50 Km / 01.5hr)

Today we will start early after breakfast to see rest of the Nagagraha temples. We will start with a  visit to Vaithiswaran Koil which is a Sevvai Temple, followed by Thiruvenkadu to see Budhan temple. These Navagraha temples all have planetary deities that are revered there. Return to hotel by evening and rest. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 06: Kumbakonam – Madurai (240 Km/5 Hrs)

Early morning, after breakfast drive to Madurai. Arrive Madurai and check into hotel. Visit St. Mary’s Cathedral, a 20th-century Neo-gothic building that is an architectural delight, On the outskirts of the city, you can also explore the Nagamalai, Yanaimalai, and Samanar Malai Mountain Ranges, which are historically and culturally significant. The ranges also provide Magnificent Views of the City. After this visit the Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple, a Rock Cut Temple, believed to be construced by Pandyas in 06^th Century, visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace to have a deeper understanding of regional history. It is the royal residence of the Madurai Nayaks, also visit Alagar Kovil and the Gandhi Museum. Our last but the most important visit of the day is Meenakshi Amman Temple, one of India’s most revered temples, which is thought to have been constructed in the sixth century B.C. In the evening you may attend Aarati ceremonies (prayers) held at the Meenakshi Temple. Sound and Light Shows are also organized at the premise of the temple complex.  Return to hotel for night stay.

DAY 07: MADURAI – Rameshwaram 180km/4hrs

After breakfast, proceed to Rameshwaram. Arrive and check into hotel. Relax for a while and proceed for a city tour.  The first stop is the Ramanathaswamy Temple Dedicated to Lord Shiva, It is known for its grandiose architecture and is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples. Also visit Ram Jharokha Temple and Agnitheertham. After that, go to Adam’s Bridge, also known as Rama Setu, which is a chain of limestone shoals that connects Pamban Island and Mannar Island. Also visit Dhanushkodi, a beautiful ruin on Pamban Island’s south-eastern tip.

DAY 08: Madurai – Kanyakumari (245 Kms)

After breakfast, drive to to Kanyakumari, the Southernmost Tip of Mainland India. Arrive and check into hotel. Later visit the Kanyakumari Beach and the Vivekananda Memorial Rock, The Memorial has been built on a rock formation that grew out of the sea, where Swami Vivekananda did penance. Visit the Padmanabhapuram Palace as well. Also visit Suchithram temple, Kanyakumari temple, Triveni Sangam, Evening Watch the Most Beautiful Attraction – as Sun sets over Kanyakumari.  Overnight at hotel.

DAY 09: Kanyakumari – Trivandrum – Kovalam (120 Kms)

After breakfast, check out and drive to Kovalam via Trinvadrum, Visit Sri Padmanabhapuram Palace, also Visit Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum, the Richest Temple in the World. Also visit Kuthiramaliga Palace, Chitra Art Gallary and Napier Museum. Continue to Kovalam and check into hotel. Rest of the time at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 10: Kovalam – Trivandrum – Departure

After breakfast, transfer to airport in Trivandrum to board flight to onward destination.

(Wish you a pleasant and memorable Yatra)