South India Tour Package – 7 Nights / 8 Days
About South India Tour Package – 7 Nights / 8 Days
Experience a journey through Tamil Nadu’s coastal towns, UNESCO heritage sites, famous temples and pilgrimage destinations with this South India Tour Package by HeyGoTrip. This 7 Nights / 8 Days trip starts from Chennai and travels through Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Trichy, Srirangam, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari before ending in Madurai.
The itinerary combines heritage sightseeing, spiritual destinations and coastal attractions with comfortable private transportation and 3-star AC accommodation. This South India Tour Package for 7 Nights / 8 Days is suitable for families, couples, senior travellers and groups looking to cover several important South Indian destinations in one well-planned route.
South India Tour Route
Chennai → Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry (2N) → Kumbakonam (1N) → Thanjavur → Trichy & Srirangam (1N) → Rameswaram (1N) → Kanyakumari (1N) → Madurai (1N) → Madurai Drop
South India Tour Package from Chennai – 7 Nights / 8 Days Itinerary
Day 1 – Chennai → Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry
Route: Chennai → ECR → Mahabalipuram → Pondicherry
Pickup from Chennai in the morning and begin the journey towards Mahabalipuram along the East Coast Road. Spend time visiting the major UNESCO-listed monuments and other popular attractions of Mahabalipuram. After sightseeing, continue the drive to Pondicherry and check in at the hotel.
Mahabalipuram Sightseeing:
- Shore Temple
- Pancha Rathas
- Arjuna's Penance
- Krishna's Butter Ball
- Mahabalipuram Lighthouse
- Mahabalipuram Beach
Night Stay: Pondicherry
Day 2 – Pondicherry Local Sightseeing
Route: Pondicherry Hotel → Auroville → Pondicherry City Sightseeing → Hotel
Spend the day covering Pondicherry's spiritual, colonial and seaside attractions. Begin with Auroville and continue towards the main city attractions, including White Town and the Promenade area.
Pondicherry Sightseeing:
- Auroville
- Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Manakula Vinayagar Temple
- White Town
- French Quarter
- Bharathi Park
- French War Memorial
- Promenade Beach
- Rock Beach
Night Stay: Pondicherry
Day 3 – Pondicherry → Kumbakonam
Route: Pondicherry → Chidambaram / Temple Route → Kumbakonam
After breakfast, check out from Pondicherry and proceed towards Kumbakonam. On arrival, visit some of the famous temples in and around Kumbakonam according to available time.
Kumbakonam Sightseeing:
- Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
- Sarangapani Temple
- Swamimalai Murugan Temple
- Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram
Check in at the hotel after sightseeing.
Night Stay: Kumbakonam
Day 4 – Kumbakonam → Thanjavur → Trichy → Srirangam
Route: Kumbakonam → Thanjavur → Trichy → Srirangam → Trichy
Check out from Kumbakonam and travel to Thanjavur. Visit the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple and other important heritage attractions before continuing to Trichy. Later, visit Srirangam and Trichy's major temples.
Thanjavur Sightseeing:
- Brihadeeswarar Temple
- Thanjavur Maratha Palace
- Saraswathi Mahal Library
Trichy & Srirangam Sightseeing:
- Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
- Rockfort Ucchi Pillayar Temple
Night Stay: Trichy
Day 5 – Trichy → Rameswaram
Route: Trichy → Pudukkottai → Ramanathapuram → Pamban → Rameswaram
After breakfast, check out and start the journey towards Rameswaram. Cross the famous Pamban Bridge and reach Rameswaram. Continue with temple visits and local sightseeing based on arrival time.
Rameswaram Sightseeing:
- Ramanathaswamy Temple
- Agni Theertham
- Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple
- Pamban Bridge
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial
Night Stay: Rameswaram
Day 6 – Rameswaram → Dhanushkodi → Kanyakumari
Route: Rameswaram → Dhanushkodi → Ramanathapuram → Tirunelveli → Kanyakumari
Begin the morning with a trip towards Dhanushkodi and Arichal Munai. After completing the sightseeing, return towards the mainland and continue the long-distance journey to Kanyakumari.
Rameswaram & Dhanushkodi Sightseeing:
- Dhanushkodi
- Arichal Munai
- Kothandaramaswamy Temple
Reach Kanyakumari in the evening. If the arrival time and weather permit, visit the sunset viewpoint.
Night Stay: Kanyakumari
Day 7 – Kanyakumari → Suchindram → Madurai
Route: Kanyakumari → Suchindram → Tirunelveli → Madurai
Start the day with Kanyakumari sightseeing. Visit the coastal landmarks around the southern tip of India before checking out and proceeding towards Madurai. Visit Suchindram Temple on the way.
Kanyakumari Sightseeing:
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial
- Thiruvalluvar Statue
- Bhagavathi Amman Temple
- Triveni Sangam
- Gandhi Memorial
- Kanyakumari Beach
En Route:
- Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple
Continue to Madurai and check in at the hotel.
Night Stay: Madurai
Day 8 – Madurai Local Sightseeing & Drop
Route: Madurai Hotel → Madurai Sightseeing → Airport / Railway Station / Drop Point
After breakfast, check out and spend the final day visiting Madurai's famous temples and heritage attractions. Sightseeing can be adjusted according to the scheduled departure time.
Madurai Sightseeing:
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- Gandhi Memorial Museum
- Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
- Alagar Kovil
- Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple
After completing the sightseeing, drop at Madurai Airport, Madurai Railway Station or the preferred Madurai drop location.
Tour Ends at Madurai.
Package Includes
- AC accommodation in 3-star properties
- Private AC vehicle for the complete tour
- Chennai pickup and Madurai drop
- Vehicle rental costs
- Toll charges
- Parking charges
- Driver Batta
- Pondicherry Permit Tax
- Sightseeing transportation as per itinerary
Accommodation – 7 Nights
Comfortable AC accommodation is arranged throughout the 7 Nights / 8 Days South India tour, with hotels selected at convenient locations for sightseeing and onward travel.
- Pondicherry – 2 Nights | Ginger Hotel
Comfortable AC accommodation for the first two nights of the tour, providing a convenient base for Pondicherry local sightseeing and the following day's journey towards Kumbakonam. - Kumbakonam – 1 Night | Rayas Annex 1
One-night stay in Kumbakonam, conveniently planned for travellers covering the major temples of Kumbakonam, Swamimalai and Darasuram before continuing towards Thanjavur. - Trichy – 1 Night | Grand Arcadia
Located in the Srirangam/Thiruvanaikoil area, making it convenient for the Srirangam temple sector and the next day's departure towards Rameswaram. - Rameswaram – 1 Night | Hotel Ragavendra
Accommodation in Rameswaram after the Trichy–Rameswaram journey, suitable for temple visits, local sightseeing and the following morning's Dhanushkodi trip. - Kanyakumari – 1 Night | Hotel Ocean Heritage
Stay near Kanyakumari's coastal sightseeing area, convenient for covering the main attractions before departing for Madurai. - Madurai – 1 Night | Viswa Residency by Azalea
The final overnight stay of the tour, providing a comfortable base for Madurai sightseeing before the scheduled airport, railway station or city drop.
Total Accommodation: 7 Nights
Room Type: AC Rooms
Hotel Category: 3-Star / Similar Category Properties
Stay Plan: Pondicherry 2N + Kumbakonam 1N + Trichy 1N + Rameswaram 1N + Kanyakumari 1N + Madurai 1N
