7 Days, Tamil Nadu. Temple Towns, French Coast and Hill Country.
The grand sweep of Tamil Nadu in a week. From Chennai's coast and the shore temples of Mahabalipuram to the great temple cities of Thanjavur and Madurai, with French Pondicherry and the cool Kodaikanal hills along the way.
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7 Days / 6 Nights
7 Days Tamil Nadu Tour: The Full Picture
Tamil Nadu is the temple heartland of India, and this 7 day tour captures its full range: the Dravidian temple cities, the Coromandel coast, French colonial Pondicherry, and a touch of hill country. It is a journey through Tamil culture, devotion and history at a comfortable pace.
Arranged privately from Malaysia, the trip links Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, the great Chola city of Thanjavur and the temple metropolis of Madurai, with your own vehicle and driver guide. Towering gopurams, living rituals and a constantly changing landscape make Tamil Nadu one of the most rewarding states to explore.
Package Includes
- ✓Hotel Stay (6 nights)
- ✓Daily Breakfast
- ✓Private Vehicle & Driver Guide
- ✓Return Airport Transfers
- ✓Temple Visits & Guidance
Not Included
- ×International Flights
- ×India Visa Fee (30-day e-Visa applies)
- ×ETIQA Travel Insurance (6-10 Days) RM60
- ×Entrance Fees (unless stated)
- ×Lunches and dinners (unless stated)
- ×Personal Expenses
- ×Optional tour tips
Why Travellers from Malaysia Love This Trip
Madurai's Meenakshi Temple
The vast Meenakshi Amman Temple, with its towering, sculpture-covered gopurams and thousand-pillared hall, is one of the most spectacular temple complexes in all of India.
Thanjavur's Chola Heritage
The magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Chola architecture, with its soaring vimana tower.
Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry
The seaside Pallava monuments of Mahabalipuram and the pastel French Quarter of Pondicherry add coastal heritage and colonial charm to the temple trail.
Your 7 Days Itinerary
Arrive Chennai
No meals
Met at Chennai airport and transferred to your hotel. Evening at Marina Beach.
Suggested activities
- Marina Beach
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- First South Indian meal
Chennai to Pondicherry via Mahabalipuram
Breakfast
Shore temples at Mahabalipuram, then on to French Pondicherry.
Suggested activities
- Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas
- Arjuna's Penance
- Drive to Pondicherry
- French Quarter evening
Pondicherry to Thanjavur
Breakfast
Pondicherry sights, then drive to the Chola city of Thanjavur.
Suggested activities
- Sri Aurobindo Ashram
- Drive to Thanjavur
- Brihadeeswarar Temple
- Thanjavur palace
Thanjavur to Madurai
Breakfast
Temple stops en route to Madurai.
Suggested activities
- Trichy Rockfort Temple
- Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple
- Drive to Madurai
Madurai
Breakfast
A full day at the great temple city.
Suggested activities
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
- Evening temple ceremony
- Madurai markets
Madurai to Kodaikanal
Breakfast
Drive up to the cool hill station of Kodaikanal.
Suggested activities
- Drive to Kodaikanal
- Kodai Lake
- Coaker's Walk
- Hill viewpoints
Depart
Breakfast
Descend and transfer to Madurai airport for your onward flight.
Suggested activities
- Scenic descent
- Airport transfer
Choose Your Comfort Level
Centrally located hotels with easy access to the main sights. Pick the tier that suits your style.
3 Star
Budget Friendly
3-star hotels or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1598 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1548 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1498 per person
From RM1598
per person
4 Star
Value Plus Comfort
4-star hotels or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1898 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1858 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1818 per person
From RM1898
per person
5 Star
Premium Value Stay
5-star hotels or similar
- Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM2398 per person
- Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM2368 per person
- Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM2338 per person
From RM2398
per person
Tamil Nadu, Threaded Together
Tamil Nadu's temple cities are spread across the state, and the rituals reward understanding. We route the journey and pair you with knowledgeable guides. Dhesu has run South India tours since 1988.
MATTA & IATA Registered
Fully licensed Malaysian travel agency. We guide you through India e-Visa documentation with every booking.
Private Tours, Daily Departures
No minimum group to wait for. Your trip runs on your dates, your pace, your own vehicle and guide.
A Real Team to Call
Reachable throughout your trip. Flight delayed, your guide waits. Plans change, we adapt on the ground.
Group & Custom Pricing
Travelling as a family or group lowers the per-person cost. Ask us for a tailored quote.
Tamil Nadu Tour from Malaysia
This 7 day tour is the ideal introduction to Tamil Nadu, India's temple heartland. It links the coast, the great temple cities, French Pondicherry and a hill station, capturing the state's culture and devotion at a comfortable pace.
A private vehicle and driver guide handle the considerable distances and bring the temple rituals and history to life.
For a temple-focused pilgrimage, see our Arupadai Veedu and Navagraha packages; for a wider south loop, the 9 day Best of South India.
The Temple Cities of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu's Dravidian temples are among the greatest in India. Madurai's Meenakshi Temple, with its towering painted gopurams, and Thanjavur's UNESCO-listed Brihadeeswarar Temple are highlights, alongside Srirangam, one of the largest functioning temple complexes in the world.
These are living temples, full of daily ritual, music and devotion, which makes exploring them with a guide so rewarding.
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