Complete 7 Days Tamil Nadu Tour With Dhanushkodi

Complete 7 Days Tamil Nadu Tour With Dhanushkodi covers Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Puducherry, Thanjavur, Madurai, and Rameswaram with temples, heritage sites, and coastal experiences.

7 Days Tamil Nadu Package Details

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Chennai to Madurai

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7 Days

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7 Days Tamil Nadu Trip Overview

Experience a complete 7-day journey through Tamil Nadu, travelling from Chennai through Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Puducherry, Thanjavur, Trichy and Madurai, with an excursion to Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi. The itinerary brings together temples, beaches, UNESCO heritage and cultural landmarks.

Begin with Chennai’s beaches, temples, museums and colonial heritage before following a temple trail through Kanchipuram to Mahabalipuram. Discover Pallava-era temples and Mahabalipuram’s Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas and Arjuna’s Penance before continuing along the coast to Puducherry.

Experience Puducherry’s spiritual and French colonial character before travelling to Thanjavur for its celebrated Chola heritage. Continue via Trichy’s Srirangam Ranganathaswamy and Jambukeswarar temples to Madurai, followed by an excursion to Rameswaram featuring Pamban Bridge, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Agni Teertham and Dhanushkodi Point.

Complete the 7-day Tamil Nadu tour in Madurai with Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace and Gandhi Memorial Museum. The journey offers a varied experience of Tamil Nadu’s temple architecture, coastal landscapes, historic cities and spiritual heritage before departure from Madurai Airport.

7 Days Tamil Nadu Itinerary (Day Wise Plan)



  • Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Chennai before beginning your sightseeing tour of the vibrant coastal city

  • Visit Marina Beach, one of the world’s longest urban beaches, and enjoy its lively shoreline and sea breeze

  • Explore the historic Kapaleeshwarar Temple, a magnificent Dravidian-style shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva

  • Visit Fort St. George and its museum, showcasing fascinating remnants of colonial history

  • Explore the sacred Santhome Basilica, built over the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle

  • Visit the Government Museum Chennai, home to rich collections of art, archaeology, and cultural heritage

  • Admire Valluvar Kottam, a striking monument dedicated to the classical Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar

  • Relax at the serene Elliot’s Beach, known for its peaceful atmosphere and scenic coastal views

  • Visit the ancient Parthasarathy Temple, a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Krishna

  • Return to your hotel, enjoy dinner, and settle in for a comfortable overnight stay in Chennai


  • Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Chennai before beginning a temple trail to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram

  • Visit the ancient Kailasanatha Temple, renowned for its Pallava-era Shiva carvings and architectural brilliance

  • Explore the grand Ekambaranathar Temple, famous for its towering gopurams and the sacred 3500-year-old mango tree

  • Admire the serene architecture of the Vaikunda Perumal Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu

  • Discover the UNESCO World Heritage gems of Mahabalipuram, including the scenic Shore Temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal, the monolithic Pancha Rathas, and the mythological rock reliefs of Arjuna’s Penance

  • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel in Mahabalipuram, surrounded by coastal heritage charm


  • Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before beginning your scenic journey from Mahabalipuram to Puducherry along the picturesque East Coast

  • Visit the scenic Promenade Beach and experience the peaceful ambiance of the renowned Sri Aurobindo Ashram, a center of spirituality and meditation

  • Explore the charming French Quarter, known for its colorful colonial streets, elegant heritage buildings, quaint cafés, and artistic atmosphere

  • Visit the magnificent Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and unwind at the pristine Paradise Beach, admired for its golden sands and serene coastal beauty

  • Check in to your hotel in Puducherry, enjoy a delicious dinner, and relax with a comfortable overnight stay


  • Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Pondicherry before beginning a Chola heritage trail to Thanjavur

  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, renowned for its exquisite Chola carvings and architectural brilliance

  • Explore the majestic Brihadeeswarar Temple, celebrated for its grand Chola architectural splendor

  • Admire the treasures at the Thanjavur Art Gallery, featuring bronzes, sculptures, and traditional masterpieces

  • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel in Thanjavur, surrounded by royal heritage serenity


  • Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Thanjavur before beginning a temple trail to the treasures of Trichy

  • Visit the grand Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple, a magnificent Vishnu temple island renowned for its Dravidian splendor

  • Explore the sacred Jambukeswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and famous for its water shrine and architectural beauty

  • Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside of Tamil Nadu en route to Madurai

  • Check into your hotel in Madurai and relax or explore nearby local attractions

  • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel in Madurai, surrounded by the serenity of the temple city


  • Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Madurai before a scenic excursion to the spiritual town of Rameswaram

  • Marvel at the iconic Pamban Bridge with its turquoise sea vistas and visit the A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial, dedicated to the Missile Man of India

  • Visit the sacred Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the Jyotirlinga shrines, famous for its grand corridors and holy Agni Teertham seashore rituals

  • Explore Dhanushkodi Point, the dramatic ghost town known for its ocean confluence and ruined landscapes

  • Return to your hotel in Madurai for dinner and an overnight stay


  • Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Madurai before exploring the treasures of the temple city

  • Visit the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple, a magnificent Dravidian architectural marvel known for its spiritual grandeur

  • Explore the 17th-century Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, admired for its Indo-Saracenic architecture and royal splendor

  • Discover the Gandhi Memorial Museum, dedicated to India’s independence history and Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy

  • Proceed to Madurai Airport for your onward departure

Know Before You Book

Package Inclusions & Travel Policies

Review what is included, excluded and important before confirming your journey.

Package Inclusions

Services and assistance covered in your confirmed package.

  • Twin-sharing accommodation as per the confirmed Booking Voucher.
  • Breakfast and dinner, or meals as mentioned in the Booking Voucher.
  • AC transportation as per the confirmed itinerary.
  • Toll taxes, parking, driver allowances, and transport charges included.
  • Dedicated 24×7 customer support.
  • Basic first aid, emergency support, and rescue coordination.
  • Tour planned for a safe, comfortable, and smooth journey.

Package Exclusions

Services and expenses not covered in the package price.

  • Anything not mentioned in the confirmed Booking Voucher is excluded and may be chargeable.
  • Personal expenses, entry tickets, camera charges, extra meals, tips, and activities are excluded.
  • Mandatory local taxis, authorized vehicles, shuttles, or vehicle changes are excluded and payable directly where applicable.
  • Additional destinations, sightseeing, routes, monuments, or attractions are chargeable extra.
  • Route or itinerary changes due to weather, road closures, restrictions, or operational reasons may attract extra charges.
  • Extra transport, sightseeing, waiting time, or route deviations requested by the guest are chargeable.

Things to Notice

Important information to review before travelling.

Mobile Network & Connectivity

  • Mobile networks are generally good in Chennai, Madurai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Coimbatore, Yercaud, and major tourist areas.
  • Network and internet may be limited in remote hills, forests, and coastal areas.
  • Digital payments are widely accepted, but carry sufficient cash for remote areas.

Accommodation & Meal Policy

  • Package category and room category are different and separately mentioned in the proposal and Booking Voucher.
  • Meals are provided according to the number of hotel nights booked.
  • Meals follow the hotel’s fixed menu and timings.
  • Meal Plan Codes:
    • MAP – Breakfast & Dinner
    • CP – Breakfast Only
    • EP – Room Only
    • AP – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Extra Bed: 10+ years. CNB: 5–10 years. Below 5 years: complimentary unless specified.

Hotel & Room Preferences

  • Share room view, floor, balcony, interconnected room, lift, or other requests before confirmation.
  • Requests are subject to hotel availability. Alternatives may be suggested if unavailable.
  • Hotel allocation and room preferences cannot be guaranteed or changed after confirmation.

Temple & Religious Guidelines

  • Follow temple dress codes and wear modest or traditional attire where required.
  • VIP Darshan, special poojas, and rituals are subject to temple rules, availability, and charges.
  • Photography, mobiles, leather items, or footwear may be restricted inside some temples.

Hill Station & Remote Region Expectations

  • Hill and remote hotels generally provide comfortable stays with basic facilities.
  • Electricity, hot water, mobile network, internet, and power backup may vary.
  • Some remote destinations in Tamil Nadu include:
    • Ooty
    • Kodaikanal
    • Yercaud
    • Valparai
    • Kolli Hills
    • Yelagiri
  • Clarify any specific hotel or service expectations before confirmation.

Transportation Guidelines

  • Transport is point-to-point as per the confirmed itinerary and is not on disposal.
  • Hill travel time depends on ghat roads, weather, traffic, and local regulations.
  • Weekends, holidays, and peak seasons may increase travel time.
  • Extra sightseeing, waiting, repeat visits, or route changes may attract additional charges.

Travel Essentials & Health

  • Carry light clothing for cities and coastal areas, and warm clothing for hill stations.
  • Carry sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable footwear, cap, umbrella, and drinking water.
  • Carry sufficient cash, medicines, and essentials while travelling to remote hill areas.

Important Travel Advisory

  • Boating, safaris, toy trains, ropeways, and activities depend on weather, schedules, and regulations.
  • Photography and drones may be restricted in temples, defence areas, monuments, wildlife zones, and protected locations.
  • Follow instructions from temple authorities, forest officials, operators, guides, and local administration.
  • If a GST invoice is required, an additional 5% GST will apply.
  • Original government-issued photo ID is mandatory wherever required.
  • Report any driver, vehicle, hotel, or service concern immediately during the trip.
  • Transport costs may change due to fuel prices, taxes, tolls, permits, or operational expenses. Any extra cost will be communicated.

Booking, Cancellation & Payment Policy

Advance payment, balance payment and cancellation terms.

Booking Policy

  • Minimum 30% advance required to confirm the booking.
  • Remaining 70% must be paid one day before departure from Srinagar.

Payment Terms

  • Preferred modes: UPI, IMPS and Bank Transfer.
  • Credit Card payments attract a 2.5% PayU charge and require prior intimation.
  • Credit Card payment should be completed on the arrival day.

Cancellation Policy

  • 21+ days before arrival: 100% refund.
  • Within 21 days of arrival: Non-refundable.
Stay Options

Hotel Options by Stay Location

Explore carefully selected hotel options for each stay location and package category. Package prices are available on request.

Suggested hotels arranged by stay location and package category
Stay Location Deluxe Superior Premium Luxury
Chennai Raaj Bhaavan Clarks Inn Executive King Bloom Hub Guindy Deluxe King Room The Residency Chennai Superior Room The Residency Towers Chennai Premier Room
Mahabalipuram On request Hotel Mahabs Deluxe Ac Room Hotel Mamallaa Heritage Deluxe Room Grande Bay Resort And Spa Grande Studio
Puducherry Hotel Annamalai International Deluxe Room Shenbaga Hotel and Convention Centre Majestic Room Hotel Atithi TGI Grand Executive Room Anandha Inn Convention Centre and Suites Premium Room
Thanjavur Mmd Grande Boutique Hotel Suite Room Hotel Grand Ashok Hotel Premium Room Hotel Gnanam Deluxe Room Sangam Hotel Executive Room
Madurai Rio Grande Hotel Standard Room Astoria Hotels Deluxe Room Hotel Germanus Standard Room Amika Hotel Executive Room

Frequently Asked Questions About 7 Days Tour

The package includes accommodation, private AC transport, breakfast and dinner, driver allowance, toll taxes and sightseeing
The tour covers Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Puducherry, Thanjavur, Trichy, Madurai and Rameswaram
October to March offers pleasant weather for temple visits and sightseeing
Yes, visit to Ramanathaswamy Temple is included but darshan depends on crowd and timing
Yes, this itinerary is ideal for families, couples and spiritual travelers
Accommodation is provided in selected category hotels with comfortable amenities
Yes, a private AC vehicle with driver is provided for the entire journey
Daily breakfast and dinner are included for a comfortable experience
The tour starts in Chennai and ends in Madurai with pickup and drop included
Travel time ranges from 3 to 8 hours depending on route and location
Yes, the package can be customized with hotel upgrades and itinerary changes
Yes, but temple visits may require walking and basic physical fitness
Weather is generally warm with coastal humidity in Rameswaram and moderate climate in Madurai
Personal expenses, entry tickets, darshan tickets and lunch are not included
Highlights include Shore Temple Mahabalipuram, Meenakshi Temple Madurai, Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur and Rameswaram Jyotirlinga
Yes, hotel upgrades and add-ons like VIP darshan and sightseeing can be arranged
Yes, it is ideal for spiritual travel covering major temples in South India
Yes, Mahabalipuram monuments and Brihadeeswarar Temple are UNESCO heritage sites
Yes, Puducherry and Mahabalipuram coastal sightseeing are included
You can book by filling the Plan My Trip form or contacting the travel team directly
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