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Chengalpattu, Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram Temple Tour: 3 Day Package
This 3-day tour from Chengalpattu covers Thirukalukundram and Mahabalipuram on Day 1, Thiruporur, Thiruvidanthai and Melmaruvathur on Day 2, and the Kanchipuram temples, about 35 km from Chengalpattu, on Day 3. The route is about 300 km.
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Distance
- about 300 km
- Start
- Chengalpattu (Chennai pick-up on request)
- Best time
- November to February
Your temple journey
A journey, thoughtfully arranged.
Explore each day of the proposed route below and discuss the arrangements that suit your group.
Temple hours and travel conditions can change. Confirm the route, accessibility, services and prices when planning your journey.
Your journey at a glance
The route, day by day.
- 01Day 1: Thirukalukundram and Mahabalipuram
- 02Day 2: Thiruvidanthai, Thiruporur and Melmaruvathur
- 03Day 3: Kanchipuram
Your journey
The itinerary
Explore the route before you speak to us.
Day 1: Thirukalukundram and Mahabalipuram
- 01
Pick-up in Chengalpattu and drive to Thirukalukundram (about 30 km, 45 minutes)
- 02
Vedagiriswarar Temple, hilltop darshan with steps (about 2 hours)
- 03
Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas and Arjuna's Penance, Mahabalipuram (about 3 hours)
- 04
Sthalasayana Perumal Temple, a Divya Desam (about 45 minutes)
- 05
Overnight stay in Mahabalipuram
Day 2: Thiruvidanthai, Thiruporur and Melmaruvathur
- 01
Thiruvidanthai Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple, a Divya Desam (about 1 hour)
- 02
Thiruporur Kandaswamy Murugan Temple (about 1 hour)
- 03
Drive to Melmaruvathur (about 1 hour 30 minutes)
- 04
Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam darshan (about 2 hours)
- 05
Overnight stay in Chengalpattu
Day 3: Kanchipuram
- 01
Drive to Kanchipuram (about 35 km, 1 hour)
- 02
Kamakshi Amman Temple (about 1 hour)
- 03
Ekambareswarar Temple (about 1 hour 15 minutes)
- 04
Varadharaja Perumal Temple (about 1 hour)
- 05
Kailasanathar Temple (about 45 minutes)
- 06
Drop in Chengalpattu or Chennai
Planning your visit
A little more to know.
Distances, durations, temple access, registration and seasonal conditions can change. Please confirm details before travel.
Pricing and inclusions
The vehicle, hotels, tickets and other arrangements are subject to confirmation and a final quote.
What the package may include
Details to confirm.
These proposed terms are pending verification and will be confirmed in your quote.
Inclusions
- Private AC vehicle for the itinerary
- Driver allowance, fuel, tolls and parking
- Driver speaking the local language and Hindi or English, with darshan guidance
Exclusions
- Tirumala special-entry tickets and Andhra Pradesh entry tax, where applicable
- Extra kilometres and hours beyond the package
- Hotel stays, arranged on request and quoted separately
- Meals and drinks
- Temple entry, special darshan, abhishekam and pooja charges
- Donations, camera fees and personal expenses
Good to know
- Confirm temple timings, dress codes, phone rules and registration before travel.
- Festival days, weekends and full moon days may be crowded.
- Some temples, including Tirumala, Guruvayur and Padmanabhaswamy, have dress codes.
Before you go
Questions, answered.
What is Thiruvidanthai known for?
Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple is a Divya Desam where many devotees pray for marriage.
Can we do this tour from Chennai?
Yes. Chennai pick-up adds about 1 to 1.5 hours each way.
Is there a shorter version?
Yes. See the Chengalpattu 1-day tours and the 2-day complete temple package.
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