To explore the treasure trove of ancient beauty and architectural brilliance, take the Tamil Nadu temple tour package, a getaway to the sacred heart of the rich state of India. Tamil Nadu is a place that tells a unique tale of history, spirituality, culture, and architectural magnificence. This tour package will allow you to witness the awestruck grandeur of temples and their religious and artistic significance.

Join me on this pilgrimage of discovery into the soul of Tamil Nadu and its cultural and religious mosaic.

Rich Tapestry of Tamil Nadu

A state of India that is rich in deep-rooted cultural heritage and has a fascinating narrative about the Temple tour is Tamil Nadu. From its bustling streets to the serene landscapes, every corner of Tamil Nadu has temples that narrate different stories of history, devotion, spirituality, and artistic brilliance.

Let me take you on a voyage to explore these sacred structures and other South Indian pilgrimages through the best tour package.

Tamil Nadu Temples Tour Package

Arrive Trichy

Your Tamil Nadu Temple tour will start by arriving at Trichy International Airport, which is about 7 km away from the major city center. After breakfast, start your spiritual journey by visiting 'Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple.'

Highlights of Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

• The first ranked temple among the 108 holy shrines of Lord Vishnu is this temple, which is famously known as 'Paradise on the Earth.'
• This Holy Temple first originated in the 12^th century and was expanded over a large area consisting of 21 towers and seven entrances.
• The main entrance of the temple is the largest Gopuram, which was completed in 1987 and is 73m large.

Festivals

• This temple celebrates an annual festival of Lord Vishnu in December and January.
• In January and April of each year, the devotees celebrate the Chariot Festival in the temple.

Timings

The temple is open from 6 AM to 9 PM.

Charges

• Simply visiting the temple costs 10 rupees.
• If you want to take your camera with you, pay 50 rupees and for the video camera, pay 100 rupees.

Trichy to Madurai

The next day of your tour package will start by traveling from Trichy to Madurai, which will take about 2 hours to reach via NH38. You will travel to this city to visit its most prominent historical and sacred monument, which is the Meenakshi Temple.

Highlights of Meenakshi Temple

• The glorious Meenakshi Temple has two shrines; one is dedicated to the Lord Shiva, and the other to his consort, Meenakshi, a goddess with eyes and eyebrows as beautiful as a fish.
• This temple was first built in the 13^th century and expanded by the Vijayanagara and Nayaka dynasties.
• To feel the artistic charm of this temple, take a glimpse of its thousand-pillared halls with decorative sculptures.

Ceremonies

The devotees host a night music ceremony at this temple at about 9 PM.

Timings

The time of visit to this temple is from 5 AM to 10 PM.

Entrance Fee

• Locals and Indians have no entrance fee.
• Any foreigner has to pay 50 rupees to visit the temple.
• It is clear that cameras are not allowed in this temple, but to use your phone camera, pay 50 rupees.

Madurai to Kanyakumari

After you visit Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, resume your tour of exploring religious landmarks in Tamil Nadu by driving to Kanyakumari. Your journey from Madurai to Kanyakumari may take about 4 hours, which can be exhausting, so relax during the day and in the evening, visit 'Kumari Amman Temple.'

Highlights of Kumari Amman Temple

• The Kumari Amman temple is 3000 years old and is dedicated to the virgin Goddess Kanyakumari, who stands in eternal vigil to protect the country.
• It is believed that the Devi Kumari vowed to remain a virgin to her dying day after the time when her meddling gods prevented her marriage to Lord Shiva.
• The door of this sea-facing temple always remains closed to prevent ships from being misguided by the shine of a diamond in the nose of the deity, which is even visible from the sea.

Timings

• In the morning, visit this temple from 4:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
• As you're visiting in the evening, the opening time is from 4 PM to 8 PM.

Entry

There are no entry charges to this temple, and cameras are also allowed.

Kanyakumari to Rameswaram

Day 4 of your historical temple exploration will start by driving from Kanyakumari to Rameswaram, which takes about 5 hours and 40 minutes to reach via NH32. So, when you reach Rameswaram, take a rest, and in the evening, visit 'Sri Ramanathaswami Temple,' which is the highlight of this city.

Highlights of Sri Ramanathaswami Temple

• Your Holy tour of temples in Tamil Nadu is complete with visiting Sri Ramanathaswami Temple, as it is the most visited pilgrim center in South India.
• The supreme deities of this temple are Lord Shiva and his goddess Parvathi.
• The shrine of goddess Parvathi is found adjacent to Lord Shiva in the temple.
• The 4000 pillared corridor of this temple is one of the greatest architectural marvels of Tamil Nadu.
• There are 64 holy tanks inside the temple, so take advantage of a chance to bathe in these Thrithas to purify your soul, as it is to be said that it washes away your sins.

Timings

• The morning time of the temple is 5 AM to 1 PM.
• In the evening, it opens from 3 PM to 9 PM.

Entrance

There is no entry fee to visit this holy place.

Rate of Tamil Nadu Temples Tour Package

• Your temple tour package of Tamil Nadu for four days and three nights will cost INR 2400 per person.
• This package includes transport by AC bus with an experienced driver.
• Along with accommodations and breakfast, the package covers fuel, toll, and parking charges.

Final Thoughts

The Tamil Nadu temple tour package is not just a travel itinerary; it is a spiritual journey of a lifetime with a great blend of religiosity, culture, and history. Through this tour package, I'll take you from the ancient marvel of Trichy to the Rameswaram and its most sacred Pilgrim center.

So, immerse yourself in the divine aura of Tamil Nadu and let the echoes of temple bells linger in your memories. If you have any queries regarding the tour package, leave them in the comments below.