Discover Indian Spirituality

When it comes to a deep sense of spirituality, there can be few more intoxicating places than Tamil Nadu. It’s temples are extraordinary, a profusion of incredible and intricate, ancient sculptures, carved and exotic temple gopurams which contrast with the experimental town of Auroville near Pondicherri. A journey into Tamil Nadu is a fascinating one, the devotion of the pilgrims, the awe inspiring temple architecture, the sense of spirituality here, combined with unique art forms is one that will leave you amazed.

Destinations Covered

Chennai | Pondicherry | Tanjore | Madurai

Key Highlights

Visit the ancient shore temples at Mahabalipuram.
Explore the sleepy town of Pondicherry with it’s French influences and Aurobindo Ashram.
Witness the incredible spirituality, architecture and art of the temples of Trichy, Tanjore and Madurai.

Itinerary

Day 01	Arrive in to Cochin where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.	Cochin
Day 02	Drive out to Mahabalipuram and spend the day exploring these ancient Shore Temples.	Chennai
Day 03	Transfer by road to Pondicherry. Spend the afternoon strolling the quite streets of this former French territory which still maintains a Mediterranean feel.	Pondicherry
Day 04	Visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and take a short drive out to Auroville.	Pondicherry
Day 05	Transfer by road to Tanjore. In the evening, visit one of India’s most beautiful and awe inspiring temples, the Sri Brihadeeswarar. The changing colours as twilight moves to the night are beautiful.	Tanjore
Day 06	Drive to Tanjore to visit the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple and a town in its own right. Return to Tanjore for the night.	Tanjore
Day 07	Drive to Madurai. In the evening, visit the Sri Meenakshi Temple to witness the evening ceremony of the gods being put to bed.	Madurai
Day 08	A leisurely morning followed by a return visit to the temple. Each moment of each day here brings about a new experience.	Madurai
Day 09	Transfer to the station for the train to Chennai. Check in and overnight stay.	Chennai
Day 10	Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.