South India Tours
Ever thought of river rafting, skiing tours or mountain biking? What about going for a long trek through the adventurous mountain treks of Garwal, Sikkim, Kumaon and Himachal? Sounds interesting? Then it’s time for you to quest your desire for an adventure tour through the various tours offered by us. Whether its jeep safari, climbing or trekking, we have it all planned, just for you!
South India Temple Tour
14 Nights and 15 Days
Destinations Covered : Chennai – Kanchipuram - Chidambram – Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom –Gangekondcholapuram – Alleppey -Cochin - Kovalam
Chennai
On arrival at Chennai international airport, you will be received and assisted by our representative and transferred to your hotel to check-in. Remaining time is at leisure till next morning.
Chennai
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Chennai including the visit to Kapleshwara temple, St. Thomas Church, Art Gallery, St. George Fort, Marina beach (2nd longest beach of the world after California). Stay overnight in Chennai.
Chennai - Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram
Morning leave for Mahabalipuram en-route visiting Kanchipuram, once the Golden city of India to visit Shiv Kanchi and Vishnu Kanchi temples. Continue your drive to Mahabalipuram, arrive & check in at Hotel for overnight stay.
Mahabalipuram
Morning visit 6-8th century Pallave rock cut caves, Panch Ratha temple, 7th century shore temple where both Vishnu & Shiva are enshrined under one roof and soap stone workers in the market who designs and made sculptures by chisel & hammer. This is very special ceremony to see. Afternoon free to enjoy at sea beach. Overnight at Hotel.
Mahabalipuram - Chidambram - Gangekondcholapuram - Tanjore
Morning leave for Tanjore, your first stop will be at Chidambrum golden Natraja temple. Afterwards drive to Gangekondcholapuram exciting Shiva temple built from 1012-1044 AD by Kind Rajendra I. The speciality of the temple and 1000 years engineering is the rays of sun falls on Nandi (bull) and it reflects and give light to the Shiva Lingam since sun rise to sun set. Your next stop will be at Kumbakonam water tank, it is believed that after every 12years 9 scared holy rivers including holy Ganges are meeting here. During those days thousands of pilgrims dip into the tank to wash their sins. Next stop at 13th century Shiva temple at Darasuram. Finally reach to Tanjore, arrive and check in at Hotel for overnight stay.
Tanjore - Trichy
Morning sightseeing of Tanjore visiting Brideshwarar Shiva Temple was built by King Raja Rajan from the year 985 - 1010 AD. As usual South Indian temples have big Gopurmas (towers) but this temple is parameter shaped, 65 meters high from the ground. This is one of the superb temple architect of the Chola dynasty. Afterwards visit Raja Rajan art gallery to see bronze statures of 9-16th century. Return back to Hotel and after some rest drive to Trichy, arrive & check in at Hotel. Afternoon visit Srirangam Vishnu temple has 21 gopurmas (towers), one of the gopurma is 73 meters highest in India. Afterwards visit Rock Fort 83 meters above the ground having 344 steps to reach on the top to see Vinayaka temple. Return back to your Hotel for overnight stay.
Trichy – Madurai
Morning leave for Madurai, arrive and check in at the Hotel. Afternoon visit 16th century Thirumalai Nayak Palace. Afterwards visit biggest Meenakshi temple, the temple has two main shrines one is dedicated to goddess Parvati (Meenakshi) and another to Sunereshwara (Shiva). The doms of both the shrines are covered with heavy gold plates. You can also see 1000 pillars hall built in 16th century by Nayakas by pure granite stones. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Kodaikanal
Morning depart for Kodaikanal and on arrival, check in at your hotel. Afternoon, embark on a thrilling sightseeing tour of Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal, at a distance of 120 km from Madurai, lies on the southern crust of the Palani Hills. The town is centered-around the star shaped Kodai Lake spread over an area of sixty acres. Kodaikanal has thickly wooded slopes, well laid out stroll paths through picturesque landscapes, gorgeous waterfalls and steep rocky drops. Places of tourist interest include the Lake, Solar Physical Observatory, Bryant Park, Coaker’s Walk, Kurunji Andavar Temple, Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks and Shembaganur Natural History Museum. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Madurai - Periyar (140 Km, 04 hours)
Morning leave for Periyar, arrive and check in at your Hotel. Afternoon a special visit to the spices Garden to watch different varieties of spice plantations such as cardamom, cinnamon, peeper, clove, vanilla, ginger, tea and coffee plantations etc. Periyar is on 1000 meters above sea level and is rich in spice growing. 95% pepper in India is produced from here. Vaskodegama was the first European landed at Malabar coast in 1498 A.D. in search of spices. Those days pepper was exported against the equal weight of gold, so in the beginning of 15th century pepper was called black gold. Afterwards visit Periyar Tiger Reserve by boat to watch different varieties of animals such as tiger, panther, leopard, bison spotted deer, barking deer, wild boar, groups of wild elephants and many birds. Return to Hotel for overnight stay.
Periyar - Houseboat Cruise - Kumarakom
After breakfast drive to Kumarakon to board houseboat Cruise to enjoy the cruise in backwaters. This cruise is very exciting and sensational to watch the real traditional Kerlan life who lives on the banks of backwaters. Overnight with full meals at Houseboat cruise.
Houseboat Cruise - Alleppey – Cochin
Morning houseboat will drop you at Alleppey to board your vehicle & drive to Cochin. Arrive and check in at Hotel Casino or similar, afternoon visit Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets and St. Francis Church, one of the oldest Church built by the Europeans in 1503 A.D. Late afternoon visit to watch traditional Kerlan Kathakali dances. Overnight at Hotel.
Cochin - Kovalam ( 235 Km, 05 hours )
Morning leave for Kovalam, arrive & check in at your beach resort. Enjoy your stay at this beautiful beach destination till day 15.
Kovalam (Trivandrum) - Chennai (By Flight)
Morning transfer to Trivandrum airport to board a flight to Chennai for your onward journey.
Tour End
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