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Temples of South India
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Madurai >> Rameswaram >> Thanjavur >> Trichy |
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This tour introduces you to the landscape of southern India which is dotted with magnificent temples, representing the ancient lives engraved in their architecture.
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The landscape of India's south is dotted with magnificent temples. Most of these temples were built by the medieval rulers of southern India like Cholas, Chalukyas, Nayakas, Pallavas, Kakatiyas and Vijayanagar rulers. All of them had their own distinct architectural style of constructing the temples. Of the hundreds of south Indian temples, Meenakshi temple in Madurai, Rock Fort Temple in Thiruchirapalli, Tirupati Tirumala Balaji in Tirupati and Somnathpur Temple in Karnataka are the most popular.
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| | | Day 1 Arrive Chennai (Madras) |  | | On arrival in Chennai, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon half-day sightseeing tour, visiting Gandhi memorial, Kala Kshetra, Mylapore temple and Marina beach. | | | | Day 2 Chennai to Tirupathi | | | Proceed to Tirupathi in the morning. Tirupathi is famous for temple of Lord Venkateshwara (Lord of seven hills or Balaji, as he is affectionately known) which is the oldest and richest temple in India. | | | | Day 3 Chennai to Tirupathi | | | Proceed to Tirupathi in the morning. Tirupathi is famous for temple of Lord Venkateshwara (Lord of seven hills or Balaji, as he is affectionately known) which is the oldest and richest temple in India. | | | | Day 4 Mamallapuram-Tiruvanamalai-Pondicherry | | | After breakfast, drive by surface to visit Tiruvanamalai to view Temple of Lord of Destruction - Lord Shiva. After lunch at local restaurant proceed to Pondicherry, a place which carries a strong whiff of the French presence in India. | | | | Day 5 Pondicherry | | | Morning drive to visit Aurbindo Ashram- which presents a synthesis of Yoga and modern science so as to unite spirit and matter as stated in Shri Mad Bhagvat Geeta (the holy preaching given by Lord Krishna to Arjuna). Afternoon visit to Auroville-a unique experiment in international living and in creating a new environment where men and women of all nationalities live together in harmony. | | | | Day 6 Pondicherry- Chidambaram- Thanjavur | | | After breakfast drive to Chidambaram to visit famous Natraja Temple. Afternoon drive to Thanjavur to view 15m high temple tower on a square base of 29m and then tapers off making a total of 66m. | | | | Day 7 Thanjavur to Trichy | | | After breakfast, leave by surface for Trichy-situated on the banks of Kaveri River. It is famous for Ranganath temple at Srirangam. Check in at the hotel. Afternoon city tour visiting Rock fort. Then visit Srirangam and Jambukeshwar temple. | | | | Day 8: Trichy to Madurai | | | After breakfast proceed to Madurai. Check in at the hotel. This city is at the bank of river Vaigai with Meenakshi temple in the center. Afternoon city tour visiting Meenakshi temple, King Tirumalai's Palace, Great Tank and Gandhi Museum. | | | | Day 9: Madurai to Rameshwaram | | | After early breakfast, proceed for Rameshwaram - the most sacred temple town of India, where Lord Rama came before going into battle at Sri Lanka. One of the twelve Jyotirlingam shrines that are well known for its magnificent corridors and massive sculptured pillars is the main attraction of Rameshwaram. | | | | Day 10 Madurai - Chennai | | Transfer to the airport to catch flight to Chennai. Fly to Chennai to get connected to next flight to onward destination.
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Jatin Makhija
Asst. Manager Inbound Tours
Direct +91 11 4556 6681/ 37
Phone +91 11 4556 6666
Fax +91 11 4556 6605
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