Chennai Temple Tour: 1 Day Package

This 1-day Chennai temple tour covers Kapaleeshwarar, Parthasarathy, Ashtalakshmi, Marundeeswarar and Vadapalani Murugan temples in about 8 to 9 hours and 40 km by private AC vehicle.

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Duration: 1 day (8 to 9 hours)
Distance: about 40 km within Chennai
Best time: November to February; start early in summer
Suitable for: families, senior citizens, first-time visitors

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

Your journey

The itinerary

Explore the route before you speak to us.

Day 1

01
Pick-up from your hotel or home in Chennai
02
Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore: Shiva darshan and the temple tank (about 1 hour 15 minutes)
03
Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane: Krishna temple and Divya Desam (about 1 hour)
04
Santhome Church, Mylapore: optional short stop (about 30 minutes)
05
Ashtalakshmi Temple, Besant Nagar: eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi (about 45 minutes)
06
Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur: Shiva temple of healing (about 1 hour)
07
Vadapalani Andavar (Murugan) Temple (about 1 hour)
08
Drop-off at your hotel or home
09
Most Chennai temples close for several hours in the middle of the day, so the route is planned around opening hours.

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.

How many temples can I visit in one day in Chennai?

Five main temples comfortably, plus one optional stop, in about 8 to 9 hours.

Is this tour suitable for senior citizens?

Yes. Vehicles stop close to the temple entrance and the route is short.

Can we add Kanchipuram?

Yes, see the Chennai Kanchipuram 2-day tour.

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