Charrish Travels

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Divine Temple Yatra

A 12-day pilgrimage circuit through Tamil Nadu's most important temples, from Kanchipuram to Rameswaram.

Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights
Route
Chennai – Coimbatore
Departure
18 – 29 September
Group size
10 Pax
Vehicle
Deluxe Force Urbania
Price
On request

Overview

A comprehensive 12-day pilgrimage through Tamil Nadu’s most sacred temples — from Kanchipuram’s temple city to Rameswaram’s coastal shrine, taking in the complete Navagraha circuit and a cultural stop in Chettinad along the way.

Tour highlights

  • Surutupally Pallikondeswara Temple
  • Kanchipuram TemplesKamakshi Amman Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Varadaraja Perumal Temple
  • Arunachaleswarar Temple, Tiruvannamalai
  • Chidambaram Nataraja Temple
  • Vaitheeswaran Koil
  • Kumbakonam Temple Circuit (3 Nights)
  • Papanasam TempleMust visit
  • Tirumiyachur TempleMust visitLalitha Sahasranamam significance
  • Complete Navagraha Temple Yatra
  • Thanjavur Brihadeeswarar Temple
  • Srirangam Temple
  • Jambukeswarar Temple
  • Chettinad Heritage Experience
  • Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram
  • Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai
  • Palani Murugan Temple

Special experience

Chettinad Heritage Experience

Chettinad is included as a relaxing cultural stop between temple visits. It is known for grand heritage mansions, traditional architecture, antique décor, and unique local culture. September last week is generally a comfortable period to visit with less tourist rush compared to major temple destinations.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1
    18 SeptemberChennai Arrival – Surutupally – Kanchipuram

    Arrival: Chennai Airport – 08:00 AM

    Route

    Chennai Airport→Surutupally

    Distance: Approx. 75 km

    Travel Time: 1 hr 45 mins

    Surutupally→Kanchipuram

    Distance: Approx. 95 km

    Travel Time: 2 hrs

    Total Distance: Approx. 170 km

    Total Driving Time: Approx. 4 hrs

    Program

    • Arrival at Chennai Airport
    • Proceed to Surutupally

    Temple VisitSri Pallikondeswara Swamy Temple

    • Lunch en route

    Proceed to Kanchipuram.

    Evening Darshan

    • Kamakshi Amman Temple
    • Ekambareswarar Temple
    • Varadaraja Perumal Temple

    Overnight in Kanchipuram

  2. 2
    19 SeptemberKanchipuram – Tiruvannamalai

    Route: Kanchipuram→Tiruvannamalai

    Distance: Approx. 120 km

    Travel Time: 2.5–3 hrs

    Program

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Proceed to Tiruvannamalai

    Temple VisitArunachaleswarar Temple

    Darshan planned according to temple timings.

    • Lunch
    • Evening temple time / rest

    Optional: Darshan Assistance available (charges extra as applicable)

    Overnight in Tiruvannamalai

  3. 3
    20 SeptemberTiruvannamalai – Chidambaram – Vaitheeswaran Koil – Kumbakonam

    Route

    Tiruvannamalai→Chidambaram — Approx. 150 km, 3–3.5 hrs

    Chidambaram→Vaitheeswaran Koil — Approx. 25 km, 35–45 mins

    Vaitheeswaran Koil→Kumbakonam — Approx. 55 km, 1–1.25 hrs

    Total Distance: Approx. 230 km — Approx. 5–5.5 hrs driving

    Program

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Proceed to Chidambaram

    Temple VisitSri Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram

    • Lunch

    Temple VisitVaitheeswaran Koil (Navagraha temple associated with Angaraka / Mars)

    Proceed to Kumbakonam. Evening check-in.

    If time permits: Adi Kumbeswarar Temple

    Overnight in Kumbakonam

  4. 4
    21 SeptemberKumbakonam Temple Circuit

    Program

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Proceed for nearby temple visits

    Must Visit Temples

    • Papanasam Temple (Important Shiva temple – Must Visit)
    • Tirumiyachur Temple (Associated with Lalitha Sahasranamam – Must Visit)

    Other Important Temples

    • Swamimalai Murugan Temple
    • Tirumanancheri Sri Kalyana Sundareswarar Temple (Marriage blessings)
    • Tiruneelakudi Temple (Long life blessings)
    • Lunch en route

    Return to Kumbakonam.

    Overnight in Kumbakonam

  5. 5
    22 SeptemberComplete Navagraha Temple Yatra

    Early Start Recommended: 06:00 AM

    Total Distance: Approx. 250–280 km — Driving Time: Approx. 5–6 hrs

    Total Duration including Darshan & Breaks: Approx. 11–12 hrs

    Navagraha Temples Covered

    • Suriyanar Koil – Surya (Sun)
    • Kanjanur – Shukra (Venus)
    • Thirunageswaram – Rahu
    • Alangudi – Guru (Jupiter)
    • Thingalur – Chandra (Moon)
    • Thiruvenkadu – Budha (Mercury)
    • Keezhaperumpallam – Ketu
    • Thirunallar – Shani (Saturn)

    (Vaitheeswaran Koil already covered on Day 3)

    Suggested Schedule

    06:00 AM – Start from hotel

    Breakfast: Packed breakfast / early breakfast

    Lunch: Around 1:00 PM en route

    06:30–07:00 PM – Return to Kumbakonam

    Overnight in Kumbakonam

  6. 6
    23 SeptemberKumbakonam – Thanjavur – Srirangam – Jambukeswarar – Trichy

    Route

    Kumbakonam→Thanjavur — Approx. 40 km, 1 hr

    Thanjavur→Srirangam — Approx. 60 km, 1.5 hrs

    Srirangam→Jambukeswarar Temple — Approx. 5 km, 15 mins

    Total Distance: Approx. 110 km

    Temple Visits

    • Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
    • Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
    • Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval

    Darshan assistance available if required.

    Overnight in Tiruchirapalli

  7. 7
    24 SeptemberTiruchirapalli – Chettinad

    Distance: Approx. 90 km — Travel Time: 2 hrs

    Program

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Proceed to Chettinad

    Chettinad Heritage Experience

    • Heritage mansions
    • Traditional Chettinad architecture
    • Antique décor
    • Rich local culture

    Evening

    • Relaxed heritage surroundings
    • Local shopping (optional)

    Overnight in Chettinad

  8. 8
    25 SeptemberChettinad – Rameswaram

    Distance: Approx. 180 km — Travel Time: 4–4.5 hrs

    Program

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Proceed to Rameswaram

    Temple VisitRamanathaswamy Temple

    Optional

    • Dhanushkodi visit (if time permits)

    Overnight in Rameswaram

  9. 9
    26 SeptemberRameswaram Temple Darshan

    Program

    • Breakfast at hotel

    Temple VisitRamanathaswamy Temple

    Important Experiences

    • Main Shiva Lingam Darshan
    • 22 Theertham bathing (optional)
    • Temple corridors and architecture

    Note: Local assistance can be arranged for 22 Theertham if required.

    Optional

    • Dhanushkodi
    • Ram Setu viewpoint

    Overnight in Rameswaram

  10. 10
    27 SeptemberRameswaram – Madurai

    Distance: Approx. 170 km — Travel Time: 3.5–4 hrs

    Program

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Proceed to Madurai

    Evening Temple VisitMeenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai

    Darshan assistance available if required.

    Overnight in Madurai

  11. 11
    28 SeptemberMadurai – Palani – Coimbatore

    Route

    Madurai→Palani — Approx. 125 km, 3 hrs

    Palani→Coimbatore — Approx. 110 km, 2.5–3 hrs

    Temple VisitPalani Murugan Temple

    Darshan through

    • Winch
    • Rope Car
    • Steps

    (As preferred and available)

    Proceed to Coimbatore.

    Overnight in Coimbatore

  12. 12
    29 SeptemberDeparture from Coimbatore
    • Breakfast at hotel

    Proceed to Coimbatore Airport as per flight timing.

    Tour Ends

Important notes

  • Temple timings and darshan procedures are subject to change as per temple authorities.
  • Sequence may be adjusted slightly based on temple timings, local traffic and darshan conditions.
  • Special Darshan / Assistance charges will be extra as applicable.
  • The itinerary is planned with comfortable travel time and proper temple visit priority.