Chennai Temple Tour – 3 Day 2 Night

When you get to Chennai, our tour guide will take you to the hotel that has been reserved for you so you can freshen up and unwind. After that, you'll start a full day of local sightseeing with a leisurely trip to Marina Beach.

With a panoramic view that stretches up to six kilometers, this is India's longest urban natural beach. Swimming and bathing are not permitted on the beach due to safety concerns (violent undercurrent). Both locals and tourists frequently gather on the sandy beach to participate in a range of activities, such as adventure sports, walking, and jogging. Chennai visitors make a point to visit this beach.

After releasing your stress and frustration, you will head to one of the most spiritual destinations in Chennai, which is the Parthasarathy Temple. The Pallavas constructed this well-known Vaishnavite shrine in the eighth century, which is devoted to Lord Krishna.

The last sightseeing destination of the day will be the famous Fort St. George, the first English fort in India, dating back to 1644. The fort's construction, which was built on previously uninhabited land, has increased trade and other settlements all over the region. radio Visitors can visit the church and the museum present within the premises of the fortress.

After that, you will be dropped off at the famous Birla Planetarium, which is located near Anna University. You can anticipate receiving frequent astronomy-related emails, which include those about the sky, the seasons, the star cycle, and the solar system. Highlights of this center include an interactive science park and a traffic park.

Your day of sightseeing will end on a spiritual note with a visit to the magnificent Cathedral Basilica of Santo Tomas. Portuguese explorers restored this 16th-century church, which is exquisitely decorated with Gothic and classical British architecture. Everyone taking a tour of Chennai stops by this church. Finally, you will be taken back to your hotel, where you will spend the night in comfort.

Early in the morning, your Mahabalipuram road trip will start after breakfast. You will stop at the famous holy city of Kanchipuram on the way. This place is well known for its beautiful collection of high-quality hand-woven silk sarees and is home to more than 1,000 temples, making this place a major pilgrimage destination for devout Hindus. Every temple in this area is elaborately carved and decorated with intricate designs on the temple walls. Every temple exudes a majestic charm that attracts visitors and believers. You'll have to visit several temples and buy the renowned Kanchipuram silk.

Finally, after some time well spent, you will head towards Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival in Mahabalipuram, you will be taken directly to your hotel overnight.

After having breakfast in the morning, you will go on a local sightseeing tour of this charming place.

This local sightseeing tour will start with a memorable visit to the Mahishasuramardini cave temple. This is renowned for its exquisite Indian rock-cut architecture and was constructed during the Pallava era or the 7th century. This rock-cut temple, which is perched atop a hill close to the lighthouse, is one of the best examples of Vishwakarma carvings. Images of Lord Vishnu have been carved and etched into the walls of the temple, which is made entirely of granite rock. The temple is a well-known illustration of the Pallavas' ingenuity and strength.

After that, you'll be taken to the Shore Temple, which was built between 700 and 728 AD. This temple was one of the hubs of international trade activity when it was first built, towering over the magnificent Bay of Bengal. For anyone who appreciates architecture, history, and religion, this temple, which was built using enormous blocks of granite rock, is a must-see. You will continue to Krishna Mandapam, your next stop, after passing through this collection of temples and shrines.

One of Mahabalipuram's oldest structures, this cave temple is renowned for being the largest Hindu temple in the city to have been carved out of rock. Fine sculptures of the presiding deity are intricately carved into every surface of the cave. The walls, pillars, and other surfaces of the cave are all decorated with magnificent works of art.

Your final stop on your Mahabalipuram temple tour will be the well-known Panch Rathas, one of the best examples of monolithic rock-cut architecture. The Coromandel Coast is home to this ancient temple complex that contains five holy temples and dates back to the seventh century. Each of the temple buildings in this complex, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is designed to resemble a chariot (Rath) and is dedicated to the five Pandava brothers and their shared wife Draupadi.

Your day of temple touring will come to an end as you travel by road to Chennai, where you will board your train or flight.

Kapaleeshwarar temple is the largest temple in Chennai.

The parthasarathy temple was built by king narsimha 1 during the 6th century.

No. due to the dangers associated, swimming is strictly prohibited at the marina beach.

The UNESCO world heritage site of the shore temple was built during the 7th century.

The oldest temple in south India is Saluvannkuppan murugan templ