South India templesTirupati, Madurai & Rameswaram
Balaji, Meenakshi Amman and Ramanathaswamy.
Chennai → Tirupati → Madurai → Rameswaram
Free quote within one business day. Dates, hotels and group size can all be changed.
Highlights
- Tirumala Venkateswara darshan
- Meenakshi Amman temple, Madurai
- Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga, Rameswaram
- Dhanushkodi & Pamban Bridge
Day by day
- Day 1Arrive Chennai, drive to Tirupati
- Day 2Tirumala Balaji darshan
- Day 3Return to Chennai, travel to Madurai
- Day 4Meenakshi temple, drive to Rameswaram
- Day 5Ramanathaswamy temple & Dhanushkodi
- Day 6Return to Madurai
- Day 7Depart Madurai
Tirupati, Madurai & Rameswaram: history
The hill temple of Sri Venkateswara at Tirumala was supported by the Pallava, Chola and Vijayanagara kings, and is one of the most visited shrines in the world. Madurai was the capital of the Pandya kings. Its Meenakshi temple took its present form under the Nayak rulers in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Rameswaram is one of the Char Dham and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. In the Ramayana tradition Lord Rama worshipped Shiva here. The town of Dhanushkodi, at the tip of the island, was destroyed by a cyclone in 1964.
Tirupati, Madurai & Rameswaram: tourist attractions
- Tirumala Sri Venkateswara TempleDarshan tickets are booked in advance, and a dress code applies.
- Padmavathi Temple, TiruchanurThe temple of the goddess, visited with Tirumala.
- Meenakshi Amman TempleTowering painted gopurams and the Hall of a Thousand Pillars.
- Thirumalai Nayakkar PalaceA 17th-century palace with huge pillared halls.
- Ramanathaswamy TempleThe famous long corridors and the 22 holy wells.
- DhanushkodiThe ruined town and the land's end where two seas meet.
- Pamban BridgeThe sea crossing to Rameswaram island.
Tirupati, Madurai & Rameswaram: excursions nearby
- Sri Kalahasti about 36 km from TirupatiA Shiva temple honoured as the Vayu linga.
- Kanchipuram about 75 km from ChennaiA city of temples and silk weavers.
- Mahabalipuram about 58 km from ChennaiUNESCO-listed shore temple and rock carvings.
- Kodaikanal about 115 km from MaduraiA hill station around a star-shaped lake.
- Kanyakumari about 240 km from MaduraiThe southern tip of India.
Distances are approximate. Tell us which excursions you want and we add them to your quote.
Questions
Are flights included in the Tirupati, Madurai & Rameswaram package?
Yes, the flights listed under “Included” are part of the price. Tell us your home airport and we'll quote the best fare.
Can you change the dates, hotels or number of nights?
Yes. Every package is a starting point. We change dates, hotels, room types and the order of places to suit your family, group size and budget.
Can you arrange vegetarian or Jain meals?
Yes. We request pure-veg meals with every hotel and driver, and Jain food where it's available. Tell us your needs when you book.
Is this yatra suitable for senior citizens?
Yes. We plan a slower pace with rest stops, and can book helicopter, pony, palki or wheelchair help where the temple allows it.
How do I book?
Press “Book now” to send your dates and travellers, or message us on WhatsApp at +1 (704) 942-5036. We reply within one business day with your itinerary and final price.
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