10-Day Tamil Nadu Temple & Sightseeing Itinerary

Begin your pilgrimage in Trichy with sacred darshan at the city’s most iconic shrines before travelling south to the coastal temple town of Thiruchendur.

• Malaikottai (Rockfort) Temple
• Srirangam Temple
• Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswarar Temple
• Samayapuram Mariamman Temple

After temple visits, depart by road to Thiruchendur for an overnight stay.

Start with morning darshan at the historic Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, then relax with a peaceful walk along Manapad Beach before heading to Kanyakumari.

• Thiruchendur Murugan Temple
• Manapad Beach

Spend the night in Kanyakumari to enjoy the coastal ambience.

Witness the magical sunrise or sunset at Kanyakumari, visit the sacred Bhagavathi Amman Temple, and seek blessings at Vivekananda Rock Memorial before travelling to Madurai.

• Sunrise / Sunset view at Kanyakumari
• Bhagavathi Amman Temple
• Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Night travel to Madurai for the next day’s temple exploration.

Explore Madurai’s legendary Meenakshi Amman Temple and grand Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, then continue to Palani with stops at sacred hill temples.

• Meenakshi Amman Temple
• Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
• 18படி Karuppu Temple
• Alagar Kovil
• Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple

Arrive in Palani for a peaceful overnight stay.

Visit the famous Palani Murugan Temple and Kanakkampatti Siddhar Peedam before reaching the cool hills of Kodaikanal for an evening lakeside experience.

• Palani Murugan Temple
• Kanakkampatti Siddhar Peedam

Enjoy Kodaikanal Lake at night for a magical hill station memory.

Discover Kodaikanal’s serene natural attractions in the cool hills, with scenic lakes, caves, village visits and hilltop temples.

• Mannavanur Lake
• Guna Caves
• Poombarai Village
• Poombarai Murugan Temple

A relaxed day of panoramic views and spiritual charm.

Spend a dedicated day exploring Kodaikanal’s top viewpoints, nature spots and local markets, enjoying the cool climate and charming hillside scenery.

• Main tourist attractions
• View points
• Shopping

A perfect blend of sightseeing and leisure in the hills.

Travel from Kodaikanal to the sacred temple town of Kumbakonam, visiting the ancient Swamimalai Murugan Temple along the way.

• Swamimalai Murugan Temple

Arrive in Kumbakonam for an overnight stay in the heart of Tamil Nadu’s temple circuit.

Visit the spiritual villages of Thiruvaiyaru and Thiruvadaimaruthur, seek darshan at Vaitheeswaran Koil, and explore the majestic Brihadeeswarar Temple.

• Thiruvaiyaru / Thiruvadaimaruthur
• Vaitheeswaran Koil
• Thanjavur Big Temple (Brihadeeswarar Temple)
• Other local temples

Return to Trichy for an overnight rest.

Enjoy a final morning in Trichy with local shopping, savor regional sweets, and then board your transfer to the airport or railway station.

• Trichy local shopping
• Airport drop

Conclude your curated Tamil Nadu pilgrimage with memories of temples, hills and coastal devotion.