The Spiritual Connection Between Bengal and South India
Kolkata to Tamil Nadu Temple Tour is not just a tour; it is a confluence of two ends of the Sanatan Dharma. The architecture, traditions, and history of the Bhakti movement of South India's 33,000 temples are deeply intertwined with Bengali culture. Our special tour packages for Bengali pilgrims include:
- ✓ Non-stop flights from Kolkata: Morning flight to Chennai/Madurai, darshan at Meenakshi by evening.
- ✓ Puja assistance in Bengali: Bath in the 22 sacred theerthams at Ramanathaswamy temple and Shiva linga puja with Bengali mantras.
- ✓ Bengali catering: Aloo Posto, cholar dal, luchi, mishti doi – authentic Bengali taste even in South India.
- ✓ Tagore's Kanyakumari: History of Bengali pride at Vivekananda Rock Memorial – special guided tour.
Train options from Kolkata
Howrah - Madurai SF Express (12679)
Departure: Every Monday, 23:45 | Duration: 30 hours
Sleeper, 3-AC, 2-AC available. We provide assistance at Howrah station.
Flight routes
Kolkata (CCU) → Madurai (IXM): IndiGo, SpiceJet (4 days a week)
Kolkata (CCU) → Chennai (MAA): 8+ daily flights, 2h 20m
🕉️ 8-Day Complete Temple Tour Itinerary from Kolkata
Specially designed for Bengali pilgrims – balancing time, distance, and rest.
Day 1 Kolkata ✈️ Chennai / Kanchipuram
5:30 AM – 8:00 PM- 07:15: Flight from Kolkata to Chennai (breakfast included)
- 10:00: Meet Bengali-speaking driver at Chennai airport
- 12:30: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore (Dravidian architecture)
- 15:00: Kanchipuram (one of seven sacred cities of India)
- 16:30: Kamakshi Amman Temple and Ekambaranathar Temple
- 20:00: Bengali thali dinner, hotel check-in
Day 2 Mahabalipuram • Chennai • Tirupati
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM- Shore Temple (UNESCO) – 8th century Pallava architecture
- Pancha Rathas and Arjuna's Penance – World Heritage
- Afternoon: Flight from Chennai to Tirupati or AC Volvo bus
- Night: Collect token for Balaji darshan at Tirumala hills
Days 3-4 Tirupati Balaji • Srikalahasti • Madurai
Sri Venkateswara darshan (special entry ticket assistance) | Srikalahasti: Rahu-Ketu dosha temple | Night flight to Madurai
Days 5-6 Madurai Meenakshi • Tiruchirappalli • Rameswaram
Evening aarti, Hall of Thousand Pillars | Srirangam (world's largest temple complex) | To Rameswaram via Pamban Bridge
Days 7-8 Rameswaram • Dhanushkodi • Kanyakumari • Return to Kolkata
Holy dip in 22 theerthams, Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga | View of Rama Setu at Dhanushkodi | Vivekananda Memorial and Triveni Sangam | Night flight to Kolkata
Taste of Kolkata, in the Courtyards of the South
We understand that a Bengali's love for food is as important as spirituality. So we inform each hotel in advance:
- 🍛 Aloo Posto & rice
- 🍲 Moong dal
- 🥬 Plain boiled potatoes
- 🍚 Gobindobhog rice
- 🍰 Mishti doi
- ☕ Dudh cha (not instant)
Sattvic meals: Completely without onion-garlic, sourced only from ISKCON and other trust-certified restaurants.
Price List for Kolkata Pilgrims (Per Person)
Including flight/train fare from Kolkata or ex-Kolkata (only South India package)
Bangla Express
₹24,999/person
- Howrah-Madurai Sleeper/3-AC
- 7 nights/8 days – 3-star hotels
- Breakfast & Bengali dinner
- Entry tickets to all temples
- Bengali-speaking guide
Bangla-Tamil Deluxe
₹37,499/person
- Kolkata-Chennai/Madurai flight (return)
- 4-star hotels + Tirupati special deluxe
- All meals (Bengali/South Indian)
- Tirupati special entry darshan
- Assistance for 22 theertham puja in Rameswaram
Banga-Dakshin Samrat
₹52,999/person
- Business class flight (SpiceJet/IndiGo)
- 5-star resorts + heritage hotels
- Private Innova Crysta + personal guide
- Special archana and abhishekam at Rameswaram
- Travel insurance & 24x7 assistance
GST 5% extra. Group discounts (4+ persons) available. Discounts on fixed departure batches from Kolkata.
Feedback from Kolkata Pilgrims
Opinions of Bengali families about our service
"Four of us friends did the Rameswaram-Kanyakumari tour from Kolkata. It wouldn't have been this easy without the Bengali guide. He explained the significance of the 22 theerthams in Bengali. No issues with food either."
— Mr. Subir Sengupta, Behala, Kolkata
"My parents are 75+. They were afraid of the stairs at Tirupati Balaji. Your team arranged VIP darshan and wheelchair. Also served luchi-alur dom every morning, which my father loved. Thank you."
— Smitha Mukherjee, Salt Lake
"First time visiting South Indian temples. The thousand-pillared hall in Meenakshi temple was astonishing! The guide patiently explained the mythology behind each idol in Bengali. Train tickets booked in advance saved us hassle. Will go again."
— Debarshi Chakraborty, Dumdum
Kolkata Devotees' Questions (FAQ)
❓ Are there direct flights from Kolkata to Rameswaram?
Currently there are no direct flights from Kolkata to Rameswaram. In our package, you fly from Kolkata to Madurai or Chennai, then travel by private AC cab to Rameswaram (∼3.5 hrs from Madurai, ∼8 hrs from Chennai). We provide Bengali-speaking drivers in Chennai/Madurai.
❓ Can we perform puja with Bengali priests in Tamil Nadu temples?
In major temples of Rameswaram and Madurai, there are Hindi and English-speaking priests. We provide Bengali translators and written guides for puja procedures. At Vivekananda Memorial in Kanyakumari, Bengali audio guides are available.
❓ From which areas in Kolkata do you provide pick-up service?
We offer free pick-up from Kolkata airport and Howrah/Sealdah stations. Additionally, we pick up from Salt Lake, Rajarhat, Newtown, Garia, Behala, Ballygunge and Jodhpur Park without any extra charge.
Speak in Bengali, Contact Directly
Kolkata Office: 99-100-200-45 (Bengali helpline, 8 AM – 9 PM)