Day 1    MAHABALIPURAM
On arrival in Chennai, meet, assist and transfer to hotel (for wash and change). Chennai, one of the four major metropolitan cities of India, is the capital of Tamilnadu- the exotic state famous for its cutwork in temples, coconut fringes, and silk saris, in the afternoon you will tour Chennai, visiting some of India’s oldest British monuments, including Fort St George (presently used as the offices of the Tamilnadu Secretariat and the Legislative Assembly and the Garrison Church of St. Mary’s, the oldest Anglican church in India. Thereafter, proceed to Mahabalipuram (1 hr.). Overnight in Mahapalipuram

Day 2     MAHABALIPURAM
Full day excursion to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram. Kanchipuram is a spectacular temple city which reflects the glorious traditions of south India, with its noted temples and thriving handloom industries. It is popularly called the Golden Town of a Thousand Temples, and is renowned for the Kamakshi, Varadarajaswami, and Kailasanathan temples, all more than worthy of a visit. Later proceed to Mahabalipuram, once capital of the Pallava Kings, to see the fascinating temples there. The magnificent Shore Temple, built by king Rajasimha in the seventh century, is a unique temple that houses the shrines of both Shiva and Vishnu. Return to Chennai in the evening. Overnight in Chennai

Day 3     THANJAVUR
In the morning drive to Thanjavur and check in to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Thanjavur was once the royal city of the Cholas and the Nayaks. It is still considered the center of all the classical arts and music, and is also well known for its unique painting style called Tanjore Painting. Overnight in Thanjavur

Day 4     THANJAVUR
Morning proceed for brief city tour of Thanjavur. Home to 93 temples, Thanjavur stands out as a towering monument proclaiming the glory of the Chola regime, and its commitment to the arts and culture. Visit the Gangaikondacholapuram Temple. The Gangaikondacholapuram Temple lies right next to Kumbakonam. The son of Chola king Raja Raja, Rajendra Chola, had built the temple on the lines of the Big Temple of Thanjavur. Till date, even the ruins of the temple are visited for the splendid specimens of Chola sculpture. Overnight in Thanjavur

Day 5     MADURAI
Drive to Madurai via Trichy – enroute visit the Rock Fort Temple and Srirangam Temple- a 17th century temple dedicated to Vishnu. Srirangam, surrounded by the water of river Kaveri on one side and its tributary Kollidan on the other, is a 600 acre island-town enclosed within the seven walls of the gigantic Sri Ranganathaswami Temple. There are 21 gopurams, among which the Rajagopuram is the largest in South India. Arrive Madurai and check into your hotel. Overnight in Madurai.

Day 6     MADURAI
Madurai was the capital city for the great Pandya kings, and today it is Tamil Nadu’s most happening culture arena. In the morning visit the Meenakshi Temple, the Teppakkulam Tank and the ancient Tirumala Nayak Palace. The structures of the Meenakshi Temple that are standing today date mostly from the twelfth to the eighteenth century. Its enormous gopurams, covered with gaily-coloured statues, dominate the landscape and are visible from all over Madurai. At every turn there is superb sculpture, magnificent architecture. The Tirumala Nayak Palace is a gracious building in the Indo Saracenic style, famous for the stucco work on its domes and arches. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Madurai.

Shirdi is that mystical magical town near the holy city of Nasik, close to Mumbai. This hallowed town exudes such intense devotion that even the casual visitor is bound to be charged with fervour. It is said that Sai Baba himself calls his devotees to Shirdi and that his blessings can heal even the deepest wound

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam or the abode of the Lord Tirupati is probably India’s most visited holy palace. The ancient and the scared temples of Sri Venkateswara is located on the seventh peak, Venkatachala (Venkata Hill) at the Tirupati Hill, and lies on the southern banks of Sri Swami Pushkarini. The temple has acqiuesd sancity in Indian religious lore .The Sastras, Puranas, Sthala Mahatyams and Alawar hymns emphatically declare that in the kali Yuga, one can attain mukti, only by worshipping venkata Nayaka or Sri Venkateswara. Dotted with natural waterfalls and endowed with divine beauty, the place has well laid gardens