Day 2: Madurai (Thiruparankundram & Pazhamudircholai) – Tiruchendur 

• Morning: Visit Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple and Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple, both located near Madurai.
• Afternoon: Drive to Tiruchendur (approx. 4 hours).
• Evening: Check into a hotel in Tiruchendur and relax by the seashore. 

Day 3: Tiruchendur – Kumbakonam 

• Morning: Have early morning darshan at the Tiruchendur Murugan Temple, the only one by the sea.
• Afternoon: Depart for Kumbakonam (a longer drive, approx. 7.5 hours).
• Evening: Check into a hotel in Kumbakonam for an overnight stay. 

Day 4: Kumbakonam (Swamimalai) – Thiruthani – Chennai 

• Morning: Visit the Swamimalai Murugan Temple near Kumbakonam.
• Afternoon: Begin the long journey to Thiruthani (approx. 6.5 hours), on the way to Chennai.
• Evening: Visit the Thiruthani Murugan Temple atop the hill (365 steps).
• Night: Proceed to Chennai for an overnight stay. 

Day 5: Chennai – Trichy Departure 

• Morning: Depending on your schedule, you can visit local sights in Chennai or start your journey back to Trichy (approx. 4.5-5.5 hours drive) for your onward travel.