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Arupadai Veedu – 6 Days to Lord Murugan’s Six Abodes
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Country
- 🛕 Tamil Nadu temples
- Places
- Thiruthani, Swamimalai, Palani, Thiruparankundram, Pazhamudircholai, Tiruchendur
- Starts from
- Chennai
- Tour type
- Private yatra (can be customised)
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner (pure vegetarian)
- Tour code
- ET-TAM-042
Overview
A complete Arupadai Veedu yatra by private car from Chennai. Visit all six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan, from the hill temple at Thiruthani to Palani's rope car and the sea-shore temple at Tiruchendur, with comfortable hotels on the way.
Highlights
- Thiruthani hill temple
- Swamimalai near Kumbakonam
- Palani Dhandayuthapani by rope car or winch
- Thiruparankundram and Pazhamudircholai near Madurai
- Tiruchendur sea-shore temple
- Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Chennai to Thiruthani & Kumbakonam
Early pick-up. Darshan at Thiruthani, then drive to Kumbakonam.
Day 2: Swamimalai to Palani
Morning darshan at Swamimalai. Drive to Palani.
Day 3: Palani to Madurai
Darshan at Palani by rope car or winch. Drive to Madurai; evening at Meenakshi Amman Temple.
Day 4: Thiruparankundram & Pazhamudircholai
Darshan at Thiruparankundram, then Alagar Kovil and Pazhamudircholai.
Day 5: Tiruchendur
Drive to Tiruchendur. Holy dip in the sea and darshan.
Day 6: Return
Early darshan, then drive to Tuticorin or Madurai airport for your flight to Chennai (or drive back on request).
Included
- Hotel or dharamshala stay on twin-sharing basis with breakfast and dinner (pure vegetarian)
- Pick-up and drop at the airport or railway station
- All temple transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Darshan assistance from our local coordinator
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- Easy Tripping 24/7 support during the yatra
Not included
- Flights or train tickets (we can add them to your quote)
- Special darshan, puja, abhishekam and aarti tickets unless mentioned (we can book them)
- Pony, palki, porter or helicopter charges unless mentioned
- Dakshina and offerings
- Personal expenses and anything not listed under Included
FAQs
Can you arrange the trip for elderly parents?
Yes. We plan easy hotel locations, wheelchairs where temples allow them, and pony, palki or helicopter options on steep routes.
Is the food vegetarian?
Yes. All meals on our yatras are pure vegetarian. Jain food can be arranged on request.
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