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South India Temple Tour   South India Temple Tour Duration : 10 nights / 11 days Route : Chennai » Mahabalipuram » Pondicherry » Thanjavur » Tiruchirapalli » Madurai » Rameshwaram » Kanyakumari » Trivandrum   Route Info Detailed Itinerary Services Help Tips   Day 01: Chennai Day 02: Mahabalipuram (visit to Kanchipuram) Day 03: Mahabalipuram Day 04: Pondicherry Day 05: Thanjavur Day 06: Tiruchirapalli Day 07: Madurai Day 08: Rameshwaram Day 09: Kanyakumari Day 10: Trivandrum (Kovalam Beach) Day 11: Departure         Chennai Day 1 Chennai formerly known as Madras is the capital city of Tamil Nadu state and is the fourth largest metro city in India. The city grew up around the English settlement of Fort Saint George and gradually absorbed the surrounding towns and villages. However, despite the strong British influence, Chennai has retained its traditional Tamil Hindu culture and effectively blended it with the foreign influence. The city is widely spread in about 180 Sq. Kms. It is a major trade center, being well linked by road, rail and air to important cities besides being a sea port. Compared to the other major metros of India, it is far less congested and polluted. Activities Visit Gudiyam Caves, Elliot's Beach, Fort St. George and St. Mary's Church, Kapaleswar Temple, Marina Beach, San Thomas Cathedral, Sri Parthasarathy Temple, Valluvar Kottam, Covelong Beach and Anna Zoological Park. Kanchipuram Day 2 Kanchipuram is one of India's holiest sites, also known as the city of thousand temples. The sacred seat of the Shankaracharya, Kanchipuram is situated about 70 Kms from Chennai, on the Northern East coast of Tamilnadu. Kanchipuram, Kanchi, or Kancheepuram (also sometimes Conjeevaram) is a municipality and headquarters to Kancheepuram district. In ancient times it was called Kachi and Kachiampathi. Activities Visit City of Thousand Temples, Temples of Kanchipuram, Ekambaranathar Temple, Vaikuntha Perumal Temple, Varadaraja Temple and see local market & culture. Mahabalipuram Day 2-3 Mahabalipuram that was formerly known as Mamallapuram is one of the most frequented tourism destinations in Tamilnadu, a province in India. The place is just 55 Kilometers off Chennai, the capital city of Tamilnadu and forms a major excursion destination around it. In fact, Mahabalipuram along with Chennai and Kanchipuram forms the famous 'Golden Tourism Triangle' ashore Coromandel Coast. Activities Mahabalipuram is a blessed combination of history, good beaches and hassle-free tourism. Pondicherry Day 4 Situated on the Coromandel coast, about 160 kms south of Chennai, lies the Union Territory of Pondicherry. The French ruled this territory for 300 years, and today, it stands as a living monument of the French culture in India. It is bound on the east by the Bay of Bengal and on the other three sides by the South Arcot District of Tamil Nadu. About 150 kilometres south of Pondicherry, on the east coast, lies Karaikal, while Mahe is situated on the Malabar coast. Activities Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Place du Panthéon / Aayi mandapam and Bharti park, The Pondicherry Botanical Garden, 15 Temples out of which Mankula Vinayaka, Sri Vedapuriswar, and Kamatchiamman are the most famous, Pondicherry Beaches, Heritage Walk around Pondicherry, Pondicherry Churches like The Sacred-Heart Church, The Immaculate Conception Cathedral & Our Lady of Angels Church, Auroville, The Pondicherry Museum and above all enjoy Pondicherry shopping. Thanjavur Day 5 Thanjavur was the ancient capital of the Chola Kings whose origins, like those of the Pallavas, Pandyas and Cheras with whom they shared the tips of the Indian Peninsula, go back to the beginning of the Christian era. Power struggles between these groups were a constant feature of their early history, with one or other gaining the ascendancy at various times. Activities Visit Thanjai Periya Koil, Thanjavur Palace, Saraswathi Mahal Library and Art Gallery. Buying world famous Thanjavur / Tanjore Paintings are good options for souvenir. Tiruchirapalli Day 6 Tiruchirappalli now called Trichy is situated on the banks of the Cauvery river. Trichy, the fourth largest city in the state was a citadel of the early Cholas which later fell to the Pallavas. But the Pallavas never really managed to retain control of this strategic city and lost it to the Pandyas several times. Tiruchirappalli is known for its Rock Fort and its temple at a height of over 83 metres. Other renowned temples are, the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Srirangam), Siva temple at Tiruvanaikkaval and the Samayapuram Mariamman Temple. Activities Visit Rock Fort, Government Museum, Kudumiyanmalai and Tiruvanaikkaval Or Jambukeswarar Temple. Madurai Day 7 Madurai is one of the oldest cities of India, with a history dating all the way back to the Sangam period of the pre Christian era. The glory of Madurai returned in a diminished form in the earlier part of this millennium; it later on came under the rule of the Vijayanagar kingdom after its ransack by the ravaging armies of Delhi (Malik Kafur). During the 16th and 18th centuries, Madurai was ruled by the Nayak Emperors, the foremost of whom was Tirumalai Nayakar. The Sangam period poet Nakkeerar is associated with some of the Tiruvilayaadal episodes of Sundareswarar - that are enacted as a part of temple festival traditions even today. Activities Visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Gandhi Museum, Thirupparamkundram and Azhagar Kovil. Rameshwaram Day 8 Rameshwaram, a major pilgrimage centre is referred as the Varanasi of South India. Rameshwaram is an island situated in the Gulf of Mannar at the tip of the Indian peninsula in Tamil Nadu. The sacred island of Rameshwaram is about 173 km. from Madurai and only 80 kms. away from Sri Lanka. The religious island is spread in an area of 61.8 square kms. and happens to be in the shape of a conch. This island was the place where Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva in order to cleanse away the sins after he killed the Ravana, king of Lanka and also built the bridge across the sea to bring his consort, Sita back from Ravana. This place is sacred to the devotees of both Vishnu and Shiva. Rameshwaram is also one of the most visited pilgrimage place in India. It is also believed that the pilgrimage to Kashi is not considered complete without a pilgrimage to Rameshwaram. Activities Visit Ranganathaswamy Temple, Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Kurusadai Island, Dhanushkodi, Gandhamathana Parvtham, Agnitheertham, Ramanathapuram and Oriyur. Kanyakumari Day 9 There are no words that can completely describe the beauty of Kanyakumari and it remains one of the most popular tourist destinations of south India. Located in the southernmost point of the Indian mainland, it is a magnificent place of natural beauty where you can see the deep blue waters of the ocean meeting the horizon. This southernmost town of Tamil Nadu is an important attraction for the tourists. Before you set out on a tour, you should have enough information about Kanyakumari that would help you explore the town conveniently. Activities Visit Kumari Amman Temple, Temple Of Goddess Bhagavathi, Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Gandhi Mandapam and Alvar Tirunagari. Trivandrum Day 10-11 Thiruvananthapuram which was previously called Trivandrum, is an ancient city with tradition dating back to 1000 BC. Thiruvananthapuram became the capital of Raja of Travancore in 1750. The name is derived from 'Tiru Ananta Puram', the abode of the Sacred serpent Ananta, upon whose coils Vishnu lies in the main temple. It is a peaceful attractive city built across seven hills, the city's old quarter clusters around the temple, while along the busy Mahatma Gamdhi Road are colonial mansions, churches and modern high-rises. Thiruvananthapuram had managed to retain some of the ambience characteristics of Kerala such as red tiled roofs, narrow winding lanes and intimate corner cafes. Transfer to Airport according to your departure schedule on day 11. Activities Visit Napier Museum, Agastyarkoodam (a lofty peak located in the Western Ghats), Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Akkulam Lake and Neyyar Dam. TOUR PRICE INCLUDES WITH FOLLOWING SERVICES:- This package tour is personalized & individual and can be started at any time of the year. This tour is based on private departures, where you are benefit from having a private executive car and freedom to stop en-route for breaks or for photographic opportunities. Air-conditioned car with driver, all inclusive. Fuel for car, Insurance, Road and State taxes, Toll taxes, Parking fees and all transport related expense including Driver's food and lodging. Driver with excellent skills and record, a good knowledge of the area you are visiting and sufficient English to communicate with you. The car will be with you from your arrival to departure with as many stops to sightseeing as you want enroute. Double bed room with breakfast and all taxes included. Accommodation in Double Rooms on twin sharing basis. Transfers and land transportation according to proposed itinerary. Meeting and assistance on arrival/departure at airports, hotels by our company representative.   FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICES:- Tips, laundry, telephone bills, portage and Beverages. Meals unless specified. Entrances to Monuments and other specified destination. Movie / video camera fee at monuments. Domestic or International airfare unless specified. Medical or baggage insurance. Airport Departure taxes, Visa Charges. Tips and gratuities. Any other service that has not been specified Your game safaris in the National Parks unless specified above. SPECIAL NOTE FOR YOUR HELP AND INFORMATION:- Accommodation in Double Rooms on twin sharing basis. Hotels, train & flight reservations are subject to availability. Fares / rates are subject to change. Euro, British Ponds and Dollars easily exchangeable in India. Any other service that has not been specified and you want to add, please let us know. If any above hotel is sold-out then other similar level hotel is guaranteed. During travel if you want to change any hotel, you have to inform us 7 days prior. 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