Afternoon: Upon arrival, proceed to visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam.
Evening: Jambukeswarar Temple, Thiruvanaikaval – Water element (Appu sthalam).
Overnight: Stay in Trichy.
Morning: Drive to Thanjavur (1.5 hrs). Visit Brihadeeswarar Temple – UNESCO World Heritage (non-Panchabootham, but iconic)
Afternoon: Drive to Chidambaram and have lunch.
Evening: Visit Nataraja Temple – Space element (Akasha sthalam).
Overnight: Stay in Chidambaram.
Morning: Drive to Thiruvannamalai (3.5 hrs).
Afternoon: Visit Arunachaleswarar Temple – Fire element (Agni sthalam). Proceed to Kanchipuram (3 hrs)
Evening: Visit Ekambareswarar Temple – Earth element (Prithvi sthalam).
Overnight: Stay in Kanchipuram.
Morning: Drive to Tirupati (3.5 hrs).
Afternoon: Visit Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.
Evening: Relax at the hotel.
Overnight: Stay in Tirupati.
Morning: Drive to Srikalahasti (1 hr). Visit Srikalahasti Temple – Air element (Vayu sthalam)
Afternoon: Drive to Chennai (3 hrs).
Evening: Visit the Marina Beach.
Overnight: Stay in Chennai.
Morning: After breakfast, visit Kapaleeswarar Temple.
Afternoon: Shopping in T. Nagar.
Evening: Head to Chennai International Airport (MAA) at least 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Distance from city center to airport: Approx. 9–10 km (30–40 minutes by car depending on traffic).