Visit Fort St. George & St Mary’s Church, built by the British East India Company in 1640 AD, showcasing colonial architecture. Explore Kapaleeshwarar Temple, a significant shrine of Lord Shiva with origins in the Pallava dynasty and renovations by Vijayanagar kings. Discover Vadapalani Murugan Temple, a popular Hindu worship site dedicated to Lord Murugan. Tour the Government Museum, featuring a collection of Raja Ravi Varma’s works in Indo-Saracenic style. Stroll past Marina Beach, a 13km-long natural urban beach along the Bay of Bengal.

Drive to Vellore via Kanchipuram, visiting Kailasanathar Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Varadharaja Temple, Vaikundhaperumal Temple, and Kamakshiamman Temple, each renowned for its unique architectural and historical significance. Arrive in Vellore and visit Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple, adorned with 1500kg of pure gold, featuring opulent design. Explore 16th-century Vellore Fort and Jalakandeswarar Temple, known for its ornate sculptures and historical relevance.

En route to Trichy, visit Tiruvannamalai’s Arulmigu Arunachaleswarar Temple, dedicated to Shiva with intricately carved gopurams and a revered Agni lingam. Continue to Trichy and check in at the hotel. In the evening, attend the Arti ceremony at Ranganathaswamy Temple, a 10th-century temple complex renowned for its grand architecture and concentric enclosures.

Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, the largest functional temple in the world with 22 gopurams and expansive grounds. Explore Rock Fort Temple, a 83m-high rock formation and ancient temple complex offering panoramic views. Visit Jambukeswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva with its concentric walls and seven gopurams. Drive to Thanjavur and check in at the hotel. Tour Brihadeshwara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a marvel of Chola architecture with its towering 216-feet structure and Nandi statue. Visit Vijayanagar Fort, Thanjavur Art Gallery with ancient sculptures, and Saraswathi Mahal Library housing over 30,000 manuscripts.

Drive to Pondicherry, stopping at Darasuram Temple, an architectural marvel with its 85-foot high vimana and chariot-shaped mandapam. Visit Airavateshwarar Temple and Gangaikonda Cholapuram, showcasing elaborate Chola architecture and temple complexes. Explore Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram, famous for its depiction of Shiva’s dancing posture and its historical significance.

Visit Auroville, an experimental township dedicated to human unity and peace. Explore Pondicherry Museum, featuring regional artifacts and historical displays. Walk through the French Quarters, admiring colonial villas, the French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, churches, and French schools. En route to Chennai, visit Mahabalipuram’s Monolithic Temples including the Five Rathas, Krishna’s Butterball, 7th-century Cave Temples, Shore Temple, and Arjuna’s Penance, notable for their Dravidian architecture and rock-cut reliefs. Continue to Chennai and drop off at the airport.