South India Tours To Kerala - Southindiatourtravel.com plans an amazing South India tour customized to meet the expectations of the tourists visiting this exotic and rich part of the sub continent. It is a thirteen day tour that will cover Chennai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, Madurai, Periyar and Cochin. Let's run a quick eye on what your our amazing south India tour has in store for you.
Day 01: Chennai - South India Tours To Kerala
Upon you arrival in Chennai, our Tour Executive will receive you at the airport and take you to the hotel. You are required to stay overnight in Chennai.
Day 02: Chennai
You second day of South India tour will begin with the tour of the Chennai City. You will visit some of the major landmarks in the city that are also places of tourist interest. They include Kabalishwara Temple, Santhome Church, St. George Fort and Madras (Chennai) Museum. Santhome Church derives its name from St. Thomas Mount who was believed to have been confined in Santhome Beach where the church was built. St. George Fort has a historical significance in the sense that it symbolizes the initiation of the British rule in India. You will be spending the second night in Chennai.
Day 03: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
The Third day will comparatively be more hectic as we will be covering the Kailasanatha Temple, Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Varatharaja Temple and Ekambareswara Temple at Kanchipuram, the city of temples in Tamil Nadu. The Kailasanatha Temple is a splendid specimen of Pallava architecture which is preserved and protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. The Ekambareswara Temple was also constructed by the Pallavas sometime around the 9 th century. One of the major sources of interest within the temple complex is the mango tree, believed to be 3,500 years old. Its four main branches bear fruits and the fruits of each branch have a different taste. It is thought that this phenomenon refers to the four Hindu Vedas. The visit to the temples is followed by a drive to Mahabalipuram and an overnight stay at that place.
Day 04: Mahabalipuram
The fourth day will be spent in Mahabalipuram in sightseeing including visit to Arjuna's Penance, Five Rathas, Shore Temple, Tiger Cave and Krishna's Butter Ball. The significance of Arjuna's Penance lies in the fact that it is one of the largest bas reliefs in the world. The Five Rathas are the five monolithic temples but distinctly different from each other. The fourth night is to be spent in Mahabalipuram itself.
Day 05: Pondicherry
The fifth day's tour begins with a drive to Pondicherry, visiting Auroville en route. On reaching Pondicherry you will be checking into a hotel. Lunch is followed by a visit to the Aurobindo Ashram. Overnight stay at the hotel in Pondicherry.
Day 06: Chidambaram - Kumbakonam - Darasuram
We will be driving to Chidambaram to witness the special ceremony at the only Nataraja Temple in India. It is the most ancient and the most celebrated shrines in India. This temple in Chidambaram is associated with Nataraja or Lord Shiva in his Cosmic Dance of Bliss. Lunch is followed by a drive to Gangai kondacholapuram, Kumbakonam and Darasuram. Overnight stay at Tanjore.
Day 07: Tanjore
At Tanjore half of the day will be devoted to visit Bragadeeshwara Temple, Art Gallery and Palace. The Bragadeeshwara Temple is renowned for its engraved pillars and huge gopurams. The visit to the Tanjore Art Gallery will be an enlightening while the sight of the Tanjore Royal Palace will make history come alive in front of your eyes. These visitations are followed by a drive to Trichy or Tiruchirapally where you will be required to stay overnight.
Day 08: Trichy
The eighth day of your amazing South India tour will find you exploring the city of Trichy/Tiruchirapalli that includes visits to the ancient Srirangam Vishnu Temple and Rock Fort Temple. The Srirangam Vishnu Temple is famous for its 21 gopurams of which one is the tallest in India shooting up to a height of 73 meters. After lunch we will be driving to Madurai, the abode of goddess Meenakshi and spend the night at Madurai.
Day 09: Madurai
Half of the day will be taken up in touring the city that includes visits to Mariamman Teppakulam, Meenakshi Temple and Nayak Palace that dates back to the sixteenth century. The Meenakshi Temple has two main shrines of which one is consecrated to goddess Parvati and the other to Sunereshwara. The afternoon is unoccupied for your personal activities. The day is concluded with the night ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple. Overnight stay at Madurai.
Day 10: Periyar
The itinerary of the tenth day is a departure from the visits to temples and historical places. We will drive to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary through lush green agricultural and hill areas to observe one of the biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India. Check into hotel after the conclusion of the trip. In the afternoon you will simply love the boat ride on Lake Periyar amidst picturesque surroundings. Overnight stay at Periyar
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Day 11: Kottayam - Cochin
The boat ride and the tour to Spice Plantation in Periyar are optional. This is followed by a drive to Kottayam. After lunch take private boat on the backwaters to Alleppey. It is simply a delightful experience. At Alleppey the car will come to pick you up and drive you to Cochin. The night is to be spent in Cochin
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Day 12: Cochin - Kerala South India Tours
The twelfth day is consumed in sightseeing. The places of interest will include Fort Cochin, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets, Spice Market, Matancherry Palace, Antique Market and Jewish Synagogue. Fort Cochin is believed to be the oldest European Settlement in India and St. Francis Church was the first European Church to be built in India. Spend the evening in appreciating the Kathakali dance programme. The night is to be spent in Cochin.
Day 13: Cochin - Departure
The Amazing South India Tour is wrapped up and its time to head for home with some awesome memories of an enlightening and refreshing tour.
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