7Days Arupadai Veedu & Navagraha Temples (Chennai to Chennai)

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Hotel

Breakfast

Return Airport Transfer

100% Private Tour
TRIP OVERVIEW
Aarupadai Veedu – The six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu, each tied to unique legends and spiritual meaning. Pilgrims visit for blessings, courage, and spiritual growth.

Navagraha Temples – Nine temples in Tamil Nadu dedicated to the nine planets. Devotees visit to seek planetary blessings, remove obstacles, and enhance health, wealth, and prosperity.
HIGHTLIGHTS
✔ Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruthani – One of the six sacred Arupadai Veedu of Lord Murugan
✔ Sri Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Palani – Major Arupadai Veedu pilgrimage site
✔ Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Kumbakonam – Where Lord Murugan taught the meaning of “Om”
✔ Thirupparankundram Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Madurai – Associated with Lord Murugan’s marriage
✔ Palamudhirsolai Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Madurai – Hilltop Arupadai Veedu temple
✔ Senthil Andavar Temple, Thiruchendur – Seaside Arupadai Veedu, linked to Surapadman’s defeat
✔ Saneeswarar Temple, Thirunallar – Navagraha temple of Saturn (Shani)
✔ Guru Temple, Alangudi – Navagraha temple of Jupiter
✔ Raghu Temple, Thirunageswaram – Navagraha temple of Rahu
✔ Suryanar Temple, Suryanar Koil – Navagraha temple of the Sun
✔ Sukran Temple, Kanjanoor – Navagraha temple of Venus
BRIEF ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVE CHENNAI - TIRUTHANI - KANCHIPURAM
• Meet & Greet
• Proceed to Tiruthani (70KM/2HRS)
• Visit Subramaniya Swamy Temple(Arupadai Veedu) of Lord Murugan
• Later proceed to Kanchipuram (70KM/2HRS)
• Visit Ekambareswarar Temple
• Visit Varadharaja Perumal Temple
• Visit Kamakshi Amman Temple
• Overnight at hotel in Kanchipuram
DAY 02: KANCHIPURAM - VAITHEESWARAN KOIL - KEELAPERUMPALLAM - THIRUVENKADU - MAYAVARAM (B)
• Proceed to Vaitheeswaran Koil (175KM/4HRS)
• Visit Vaithiyanatha Swamy Temple
• Proceed to Keelaperumpallam (15KM/30MINS)
• Visit Kethu Temple
• Continue to Thiruvenkadu (25KM/40MINS)
• Visit Budhan Temple.
• Proceed to Mayavaram (25KM/40MINS)
• Overnight stay in Mayavaram
DAY 03: MAYAVARAM - THIRUNALLAR - ALANGUDI - THIRUNAGESWARAM - SURIYANAR KOIL - SUKRAN TEMPLE / KUMBAKONAM (B)
• Travel to Thirunallar (35KM/50MINS)
• Visit Saneeswarar Temple
• Proceed to Alangudi (25KM/40MINS)
• Visit Guru Temple
• Continue to Thirunageswaram (25KM/40MINS)
• Visit Raghu Temple
• Proceed to Suryanar Koil (10KM/20MINS)
• Visit Suryanar Temple
• Later proceed to Kanjanoor (15KM/25MINS)
• Visit Sukran Temple.
• Proceed to Kumbakonam (12KM/20MINS)
• Overnight stay in Kumbakonam
DAY 04: KUMBAKONAM - SWAMIMALAI - THINGALOOR - THANJAVUR - PALAMUDHIRSOLAI - MADURAI (B)
• Travel to Swamimalai (5KM/15MINS)
• Visit Arulmigu Swaminatha Swamy Temple
• Proceed to Thingaloor (20KM/30MINS)
• Visit Chandran Temple.
• Continue to Thanjavur (50KM/1HRS)
• Visit Thanjai Periya Temple
• Later proceed to Madurai (190KM/4HRS)
• Enroute visit Palamudhirsolai Subramaniya Swamy Temple
• Overnight stay at Madurai
DAY 05: MADURAI - THIRUCHENDHUR - THIRUPPARANKUNDRAM - MADURAI (B)
• Travel to Thiruchendur (55KM/1.5HRS)
• Visit Senthil Andavar Temple
• Return to Madurai (60KM/1.5HRS)
• Enroute visit Thirupparankundram Subramaniya Swamy Temple
• Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple
• Overnight stay at Madurai
DAY 06: MADURAI - PALANI - CHENNAI (B)
• Travel to Palani (120KM/2.5HRS)
• Visit Dhandayudhapani Murugan Temple
• Later proceed to Chennai (435KM/7HRS)
• Visit Kabaleeswarar Temple
• Visit MGR Anna Memorial
• Stop at Marina Beach
• Overnight stay in Chennai
DAY 07: FREE TO EXPLORE BY OWN - DEPART (B)
• Full-day free for shopping and personal activities by own
• Transfer to Chennai Airport for your flight back home with sweet memories of the tour.
HOTEL OPTIONS
3★(Budget Friendly)
▶︎Kanchipuram: MM Legacy or similar
▶︎Mayavaram: Laya Regency or similar
▶︎Kumbakonam: Cholaa Dynasty or similar
▶︎Madurai: Madurai Residency or similar
▶︎Chennai: Hotel Grand Galaxy or similar
RM1588 Per Person
4★(Value Plus Comfort)
▶︎Kanchipuram: Hotel MM Legacy or similar
▶︎Mayavaram: Laya regency or similar
▶︎Kumbakonam: Lilac or similar
▶︎Madurai: JC Residency or similar
▶︎Chennai: Star City / Quality Inn Sabari Grand / Benzz Park or similar
RM1783 Per Person
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVE CHENNAI - TIRUTHANI - KANCHIPURAM
• Arrive in Chennai by morning flight and meet your representative at the airport.
• Proceed to Tiruthani (Approximately 70KM / 2HRS), a scenic drive through the countryside. Visit Subramaniya Swamy Temple, one of the six sacred Arupadai Veedus of Lord Murugan, where devotees offer prayers and enjoy the serene hilltop surroundings.
• Later, continue to Kanchipuram (70KM / 2HRS), known as the city of a thousand temples. Visit the famous Ekambareswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Varadharaja Perumal Temple, a prominent Vishnu shrine, and the Kamakshi Amman Temple, a revered Shakti temple. Explore the architectural beauty and spiritual ambiance of these historic temples.
• Overnight stay in Kanchipuram.
DAY 02: KANCHIPURAM - VAITHEESWARAN KOIL - KEELAPERUMPALLAM - THIRUVENKADU - MAYAVARAM (B)
• After breakfast, proceed to Vaitheeswaran Koil (Approximately 175KM / 4HRS), a scenic drive through rural Tamil Nadu. Visit the Vaithiyanatha Swamy Temple, renowned for its healing powers and dedicated to Lord Shiva as the divine healer.
• Next, proceed to Keelaperumpallam (Approximately:15KM / 30MINS) and visit the Kethu Temple, one of the Navagraha (nine planetary) temples, known for alleviating negative planetary influences.
• Continue to Thiruvenkadu (Approximately: 25KM / 40MINS) and visit the Budhan Temple, dedicated to Lord Budhan (Mercury), where devotees seek blessings for wisdom and knowledge.
• Later, proceed to Mayavaram (Approximately: 25KM / 40MINS)
• Overnight stay in Mayavaram
DAY 03: MAYAVARAM - THIRUNALLAR - ALANGUDI - THIRUNAGESWARAM - SURIYANAR KOIL - SUKRAN TEMPLE / KUMBAKONAM (B)
• After breakfast, travel to Thirunallar (Approximately 35KM / 50MINS). Visit the Saneeswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shani (Saturn), where devotees seek relief from planetary afflictions.
• Proceed to Alangudi (Approximately 25KM / 40MINS) and visit the Guru Temple, one of the Navagraha shrines, dedicated to the planet Jupiter.
• Continue to Thirunageswaram (Approximately 25KM / 40MINS) and visit the Raghu Temple, another important Navagraha shrine.
• Suryanar Koil Temple Visit:
• Proceed to Suryanar Koil (Approximately 10KM / 20MINS) and visit the Suryanar Temple, dedicated to the Sun God.
• Kanjanoor Temple Visit:
• Later, proceed to Kanjanoor (Approximately 15KM / 25MINS) and visit the Sukran Temple, dedicated to the planet Venus.
• Finally, proceed to Kumbakonam (Approximately 12KM / 20MINS)
• Overnight stay in Kumbakonam
DAY 04: KUMBAKONAM - SWAMIMALAI - THINGALOOR - THANJAVUR - PALAMUDHIRSOLAI - MADURAI (B)
• After breakfast, travel to Swamimalai (Approximately 5KM / 15MINS) and visit the Arulmigu Swaminatha Swamy Temple, one of the six sacred Murugan temples, known for its magnificent hilltop location and intricate architecture.
• Proceed to Thingaloor (Approximately 20KM / 30MINS) and visit the Chandran Temple, dedicated to the Moon God, where devotees seek blessings for mental peace and prosperity.
• Continue to Thanjavur (Approximately 50KM / 1HRS) and visit the Thanjai Periya Temple, a historic temple renowned for its grand architecture and cultural significance.
• Transfer to Madurai (via Palamudhirsolai):
• Later, proceed to Madurai (Approximately 190KM / 4HRS). Enroute, visit the Palamudhirsolai Subramaniya Swamy Temple, a serene hill temple dedicated to Lord Murugan.
• Overnight stay in Madurai.
DAY 05: MADURAI - THIRUCHENDHUR - THIRUPPARANKUNDRAM - MADURAI (B)
• After breakfast, travel to Thiruchendur (Approximately 55KM / 1.5HRS) and visit the Senthil Andavar Temple, a famous hilltop temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, known for its spiritual significance and scenic coastal location.
• Return to Madurai (Approximately 60KM / 1.5HRS). Enroute, visit the Thirupparankundram Subramaniya Swamy Temple, one of the six sacred Murugan temples, renowned for its historic architecture and spiritual ambiance.
• In Madurai, visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, a magnificent temple complex famous for its stunning gopurams, intricate carvings, and vibrant cultural heritage.
• Overnight stay in Madurai.
DAY 06: MADURAI - PALANI - CHENNAI (B)
• After breakfast, travel to Palani (Approximately 120KM / 2.5HRS) and visit the Dhandayudhapani Murugan Temple, one of the six sacred Arupadai Veedus of Lord Murugan, renowned for its hilltop location and spiritual significance.
• Later, proceed to Chennai (Approximately 435KM / 7HRS). Upon arrival, visit Kabaleeswarar Temple and MGR Anna Memorial. Stop at Marina Beach to enjoy the scenic coastline and take photographs.
• Overnight stay in Chennai
DAY 07: FREE TO EXPLORE BY OWN - DEPART (B)
• Full-day free for shopping and other personal activities by own
• In the evening you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home
• “With sweet memories of the tour’’.
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INCLUSION
- Return airport transfer
- Daily breakfast as specified
- Hotel accommodation as specified
- English/Tamil Speaking Guide
EXCLUSION
- Flight Ticket & Taxes
- 30 Days India Visa Processing Fee
- Optional Travel Insurance
- Tour Tips(Own)
- Entrance fees
- Personal Expenses
- Any item not stated under 'Inclusions'
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