Spirituality of south India
Tour Overview
Over 14 nights and 15 days, this itinerary takes you through Chennai · Kanchipuram · Mahabalipuram · Madurai · Rameshwaram · Aurovile · Puttaparthi · Chennai at a comfortable, private pace. Along the way there's real room for the Pamban Bridge crossing. Every itinerary here is a starting point — tell us your travel dates, group size and pace, and we'll tailor the plan, hotel category and route to suit you.
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Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 — Arrival in Chennai
Chennai greets you on landing. After a smooth transfer to your hotel and check-in, take the rest of the day easy before sightseeing begins tomorrow. Tamil Nadu's capital pairs a long Marina Beach promenade with Fort St. George and Kapaleeshwarar Temple, and is the usual starting point for the Mahabalipuram–Pondicherry coastal route. Don't miss Kapaleeshwarar Temple.
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Day 2 — Chennai
There's more of Chennai to see today: Fort St. George.
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Day 3 — Chennai to Kanchipuram
This morning you'll transfer on to Kanchipuram. Once you've checked in, the afternoon is yours to explore the town at an easy pace. Known for centuries of temple-building and for the silk sarees woven in its lanes, Kanchipuram is one of Hinduism's seven sacred cities. Don't miss silk-weaving workshops.
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Day 4 — Kanchipuram
Another day around Kanchipuram, with time for Kailasanathar and Ekambareswarar temples.
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Day 5 — Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
This morning you'll transfer on to Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram). Once you've checked in, the afternoon is yours to explore the town at an easy pace. A UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Coromandel coast, Mahabalipuram's rock-cut temples and giant relief carvings were shaped by Pallava-dynasty sculptors directly out of the coastline's granite outcrops. Don't miss the Five Rathas monolithic shrines.
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Day 6 — Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)
Another day around Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram), with time for Arjuna's Penance rock relief.
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Day 7 — Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) to Madurai
After breakfast, you'll be driven to Madurai, with stops along the way as the route allows. On arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure or exploring nearby. One of Tamil Nadu's oldest continuously inhabited cities, Madurai is built around the towering, sculpture-covered gopurams of the Meenakshi Amman Temple, with an old town still laid out around it. Don't miss the temple's evening rituals.
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Day 8 — Madurai
There's more of Madurai to see today: Meenakshi Amman Temple's carved gopurams.
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Day 9 — Madurai to Rameshwaram
This morning you'll transfer on to Rameshwaram. Once you've checked in, the afternoon is yours to explore the town at an easy pace. An island town linked to the mainland by the Pamban Bridge, Rameshwaram is one of Hinduism's four holiest pilgrimage sites (Char Dham), centred on the Ramanathaswamy Temple and its famously long corridors. Don't miss Ramanathaswamy Temple's pillared corridors.
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Day 10 — Rameshwaram
Another day around Rameshwaram, with time for the Pamban Bridge crossing.
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Day 11 — Rameshwaram to Aurovile
After breakfast, drive on to Aurovile. On arrival, check in and take some time to settle in before the day's sightseeing. Spend the day taking in Aurovile at an easy, unhurried pace.
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Day 12 — Aurovile
This day in Aurovile is left free, so you can go back to whatever you enjoyed most, shop, or just take it easy.
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Day 13 — Aurovile to Puttaparthi
After breakfast, drive on to Puttaparthi. On arrival, check in and take some time to settle in before the day's sightseeing. A pilgrimage town in Andhra Pradesh built up around the ashram of the spiritual teacher Sathya Sai Baba, drawing visitors from across India and abroad. Don't miss the ashram grounds.
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Day 14 — Puttaparthi
Another day around Puttaparthi, with time for the town's museums.
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Day 15 — Chennai · Departure
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye — you'll be driven to Chennai and transferred onward for your flight or journey home.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation based on double occupancy
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Airport/station pick-up and drop by private air-conditioned vehicle
- All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary, by private AC vehicle
- English-speaking driver-cum-guide where applicable
- Fuel, toll, parking and driver allowance
- Unlimited bottled water in the vehicle
- All currently applicable taxes
- Assistance with temple darshan queues and timings where possible
Exclusions
- Airfare / train fare to and from the starting point of the tour
- Any expenses arising from flight delay, cancellation, strike or natural calamity
- Personal expenses — telephone, laundry, drinks, tipping and similar
- Monument entry fees and camera fees unless specifically listed under Inclusions
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
Why Choose This Tour?
- Covers real, on-the-ground India travel experience
- A well-paced, comfortable itinerary — not a race between stops
- Fully customizable to your dates, budget and interests
- Suitable for families, couples and groups
- Local, English-speaking support throughout your trip
FAQs
How many days is the Spirituality of south India?
This itinerary runs 14 Nights / 15 Days, and can be shortened or extended to fit your schedule.
Can this tour be customized?
Yes — every itinerary on this site is a starting point. Tell us your dates, budget and interests and we'll tailor the plan, hotels and pace to suit you.
Are the hotels included?
Accommodation is included as listed under Inclusions above; we can adjust the hotel category (standard, deluxe or luxury) to your preference.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private itinerary for your group — not a shared coach tour.
How do I get a quote?
Use the form on this page, WhatsApp us, or call our travel desk — we typically respond with a personalized quote within one business day.