Southern Kshetra

This 10-day / 9-night Complete Southern Kshetra – Package is a carefully curated, comprehensive pilgrimage journey covering the most revered and spiritually significant temples of Tamil Nadu and adjoining sacred centres of Andhra Pradesh. Designed for devotees who seek depth, comfort, and completeness, this package brings together Vaishnava, Shaiva, Shakti, and Murugan kshetras into a single, well-paced itinerary.

The journey begins at Tirumala, one of the most visited and sacred pilgrimage destinations in the world, with ample time allocated for Sri Venkateswara Swamy darshan and all major Tirupati local temples, ensuring a spiritually fulfilling start without rush. From there, the route unfolds through the ancient temple towns of Kanchipuram (the City of Thousand Temples) and Vellore’s Sripuram Golden Temple, blending classical South Indian temple heritage with modern spiritual architecture.

Pilgrims then proceed to Thiruvannamalai, home of Arunachaleswarar, one of the Pancha Bhoota Sthalas representing the element of fire, where devotees may experience the sacred Girivalam (circumambulation) and a deeply meditative atmosphere. The itinerary continues through Chidambaram, the cosmic dance abode of Lord Nataraja, followed by the Kumbakonam temple cluster, Swamimalai, and the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur, showcasing Chola architectural grandeur.

The spiritual trail further deepens with visits to Trichy, including Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Srirangam)—the largest functioning Hindu temple complex in the world—and Jambukeswarar Temple, another Pancha Bhoota Sthala representing water. From here, the journey moves to Madurai, where the iconic Meenakshi Amman Temple stands as a symbol of devotion, art, and culture.

Devotees then visit Pazhamudircholai and Palani, two of the Arupadai Veedu (Six Abodes of Lord Murugan), before reaching Rameshwaram, one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites, renowned for its sacred theerthams and Ramanathaswamy Temple corridors. A special excursion to Dhanushkodi offers a rare blend of spiritual history and natural beauty. An optional visit to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India, allows pilgrims to witness the confluence of the three seas and the revered Bhagavathy Amman Temple.

The return leg thoughtfully includes Srikalahasti, a major Rahu–Ketu kshetra, and Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple, ensuring auspicious closure of the pilgrimage before final drop-off at Tirupati.

Why Choose the 10-Day Southern Kshetra Package?

• Covers almost every major temple and sacred kshetra in Tamil Nadu in a single journey

• Balanced itinerary with comfortable driving hours, rest breaks, and overnight stays

• Luxury hotel accommodations ensuring comfort for senior citizens and families

• Ideal for devotees seeking a once-in-a-lifetime, all-inclusive spiritual experience

• Professionally planned route to minimize backtracking and travel fatigue

This package is best suited for pilgrims who value spiritual completeness, relaxed pacing, and superior comfort, making it one of the most exhaustive and rewarding Southern India pilgrimage experiences available.

Detailed Day-Wise Pilgrimage Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival at Tirupati | Tirupati Local Temples

Arrival: Tirupati (Airport / Railway Station)
Overnight: Tirupati

• Pickup on arrival at Tirupati.

• Visit important Tirupati local temples:

  • Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple

  • Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple

  • Kapila Theertham

  • Padmavathi Ammavari Temple (Tiruchanur)

• Evening free for rest and darshan preparations.

• Overnight stay at deluxe hotel in Tirupati.

Day 2 – Tirumala Darshan | Tirupati

Overnight: Tirupati

• Early morning transfer to Tirumala Hills.

• Sri Venkateswara Swamy Darshan (as per darshan slot availability).

• Post-darshan visits (time permitting):

  • Akasa Ganga

  • Papavinasanam

  • Japali Anjaneya Swamy Temple

• Return to Tirupati by evening.

• Overnight stay at Tirupati.

Day 3 – Tirupati → Kanchipuram → Vellore (Sripuram)

Overnight: Vellore / Chennai outskirts

• Early departure from Tirupati.

• Visit Kanchipuram temples:

  • Ekambareswarar Temple

  • Kamakshi Amman Temple

  • Varadaraja Perumal Temple

• Continue journey to Vellore.

• Visit Sripuram Golden Temple (Mahalakshmi Darshan).

• Overnight stay at Vellore / Chennai area.

Day 4 – Vellore → Thiruvannamalai

Overnight: Thiruvannamalai

• Morning drive to Thiruvannamalai.

• Darshan at Arunachaleswarar Temple (Pancha Bhoota – Fire).

• Optional Girivalam (circumambulation) around Arunachala Hill.

• Evening aarti darshan.

• Overnight stay at Thiruvannamalai.

Day 5 – Thiruvannamalai → Chidambaram → Kumbakonam → Thanjavur

Overnight: Thanjavur / Kumbakonam

• Early departure.

• Visit Chidambaram Nataraja Temple (Cosmic Dance of Lord Shiva).

• Proceed to Kumbakonam temple cluster:

  • Adi Kumbeswarar Temple

  • Sarangapani Temple

• Visit Swamimalai Murugan Temple (Arupadai Veedu).

• Continue to Thanjavur.

• Visit Brihadeeswarar (Big) Temple – UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Overnight stay at Thanjavur / Kumbakonam.

Day 6 – Thanjavur → Trichy → Madurai

Overnight: Madurai

• Morning drive to Trichy.

• Visit:

  • Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam

  • Jambukeswarar Temple (Pancha Bhoota – Water)

  • Samayapuram Mariamman Temple

• Continue journey to Madurai.

• Evening free or temple surroundings visit.

• Overnight stay at Madurai.

Day 7 – Madurai → Pazhamudircholai → Palani

Overnight: Palani / en route

• Early morning Meenakshi Amman Temple Darshan.

• Proceed to Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple (Arupadai Veedu).

• Continue to Palani.

• Darshan at Palani Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple (via ropeway / steps).

• Overnight stay near Palani demonstrates spiritual rest.

Day 8 – Palani → Rameshwaram | Dhanushkodi

Overnight: Rameshwaram

• Early morning departure to Rameshwaram.

• Visit Ramanathaswamy Temple:

  • 22 Holy Theerthams

  • Jyotirlinga Darshan

• Evening excursion to Dhanushkodi (weather permitting).

• Overnight stay at Rameshwaram.

Day 9 – Rameshwaram → Kanyakumari (Optional) / Srikalahasti

Overnight: Near Tirupati / Srikalahasti

• Option 1: Visit Kanyakumari:

  • Bhagavathy Amman Temple

  • Vivekananda Rock Memorial

  • Triveni Sangam view

• OR

• Option 2: Begin return journey toward Andhra Pradesh.

• Visit Srikalahasti Temple (Rahu–Ketu Kshetra).

• Overnight stay near Tirupati / Srikalahasti.

Day 10 – Kanipakam → Tirupati Drop

Departure Day

• Morning visit to Kanipakam Vinayaka Temple.

• Return transfer to Tirupati Airport / Railway Station.

• Tour concludes with blessings and divine memories.

Package Highlights

• Covers Char Dham, Jyotirlinga, Pancha Bhoota, Divya Desam, Arupadai Veedu

• Ideal for families, senior citizens, and serious devotees

• Carefully paced with minimal fatigue and deluxe comfort

• Perfect for once-in-a-lifetime South Indian pilgrimage