South
India Tour Package
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Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Places to Visit : CHENNAI – MAMALLAPURAM – CHIDAMBARAM –
THANJAVUR – TIRUCHIRAPALLI – MADURAI – PERIYAR – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
– ALLEPEY – COCHIN – MYSORE – BANGALORE – CHENNAI
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Day 01 Arrive Chennai
Upon
arrival meet and assist by our representative and then transfer to your hotel.
Day 02 Chennai – Kanchipuram - Mamallapuram
After breakfast visit the city of Chennai covering the government museum and
Fort St. George. In the afternoon leave for an interesting excursion to Mamallapuram
via Kanchipuram. Here we visit the Ekambaram temple and the Kailashnath temples
dedicated to Shiva. The temples in this region date back to the 6th and 7th
centuries. Then continue towards Mahabalipuram.
Day 03 Mamallapuram
Full day excursion of Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram as it is known as in
the local language. Visit the shore temple that dates back from the 8th century.
Also see the rock cut monolithic temples including Arjuna’s Penance and
Tiger cave.
Day 04 Mamallapuram – Chidambaram
Board your car in the morning and drive to Chidambaram crossing the unparalleled
scenic sights of Southern India. Chidambaram is also known as the “City
of the Cosmic Dancer”. This city is also the centre of philosophy art
and religion. Post lunch session unfurls the magic of this city of Nataraj
– the Cosmic dancer. Visit Chidambaram temple planned and built by the
Chola kings in the 11th century.
Day
05 Chidambaram – Thanjavur (Tanjore)
Morning en route Tanjore visit Gangaikondacholapuram and its monumental temple
called Gangaikondacholisvaram built in 1020 AD.
A short distance away is the second capital of Tanjore district, also the home
of intellectuals especially Brahmins, called Kumbakonam. Visit the Nageshwara
temple by far the best architectural feat of Southern India. Then continue towards
Tanjore to reach by late afternoon.
Day 06 Thanjavur (Tanjore)
Visit the Brihadeshwara temple a masterpiece in itself built in 1000AD by
the Cholas. Next to be seen is the Tanjore art gallery and the Saraswati Mahal
Library with its unique collection of Chola art and rare illustrated manuscripts.
Day 07 Thanjavur – Tiruchirapalli – Madurai
A short distance away is the eternal city of Tiruchirapalli better known
as Trichy. Here worth a visit is Srirangam temple the abode of Lord Vishnu
in his reclining form. All the 1000 pillars in the hall are very intricately
designed. Continue towards Madurai.
Day 08 Madurai
Madurai famous for the Meenakshi Sundereswar temple is the epitome of South
Indian temple cities: alive and bustling with pilgrims and religious preoccupations.
The temple of goddess Meenakshi houses the hall of 1000 musical pillars known
for their intricate work. Some free time later in the day to explore this cultural
and religious capital of South India.
Day 09 Madurai – Periyar
Just 135 kms away from Madurai is the famous Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary. Reach
Periyar by early afternoon and after lunch get set for a jungle trail by boat.
Day 10 Periyar – Trivandrum
Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum is the capital city of Kerala. This city is
famous for its Padmanabhaswamy temple built entirely in Dravidian style but
accessible only to Hindus. The main attraction here is the fabulous beach at
Kovalam about 11km away. Today relax at the one of the most famous beaches of
Southern India.
Day 11 Trivandrum – Alleppey – Cochin
Leave Trivandrum in the morning and reach Alleppey a short drive away. Alleppey
was once known as the “Venice of the East”. Alleppey is at the centre
of the famous backwaters. Here you can catch a glimpse of the Chinese fishing
nets that are feast to the eyes. This backwaters of Kerala were used as a
quick transport system by the British who also perfected the canal systems.
A short distance away is the city of Cochin.
Day 12 Cochin
Visit the Fort Cochin built in British, Dutch and Portuguese styles reflect
the architectural planning of the colonizers. The Church of St. Francis is
also worth a visit where Vasco da Gama was buried in 1524. Later visit the
Mattancherry Palace with a collection of fine mural paintings and other masterpieces.
In the afternoon enjoy a harbour cruise on a boat.
Day 13 Cochin – Mysore
After
breakfast at your hotel leave for Mysore and reach by early afternoon. In the
evening visit to the famous Bridavan gardens.
Day 14 Mysore – Bangalore
In the morning visit the Maharaja’s palace with ornate interiors suggests
the rich and extravagant lifestyle of the rulers of this region. Later visit
Tipu Sultan’s Palace and capital at Srirangapatnam which holds a few
mural paintings depicting life tales of Tipu Sultan and his father Hyder Ali
both a living terror to the British. Finally return back to Bangalore.
Day 15 Bangalore – Chennai – next destination.
After a leisurely breakfast leave the city of gardens and reach Chennai. Upon
arrival in Chennai you will be transferred to a local restaurant for a farewell
dinner and then on to the international airport for your further travel.
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