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South India Temple Tour
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Duration
of South India Temple Tour : 21 Nights / 22 Days Destinations Covered:
Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Pondicherry, Trichy, Madurai, Cochin, Kovalam, Mysore.
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Day 01 : Mahabalipuram Arrive Chennai,
drive to Mahabalipuram, one of the World Heritage Sites in India. Overnight stay
at Mahabalipuram.
Day 02 : Mahabalipuram The
full day sightseeing tour in Mahabalipuram, specially the ancient group of monuments
recapitulating the Indian history. Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.
Day
03 : Kanchipuram A full day excursion to Kanchipuram
temples known for their great Dravidian sculpture. Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.
Day 04 : Pondicherry Drive to Gingee
Fort and on to Pondicherry, the ancient Portuguese colony of India. Overnight
stay at Pondicherry.
Day 05 : Chidambaram
Drive to Chidambaram, Gangaikondacholapuram, and Darasuram, the historical
cities of India in Tamil Nadu famous for the temple architecture. Overnight stay
at Tanjore.
Day 06 : Trichy The full
day sightseeing tour in Tanjore, the temple city. An evening drive takes you to
Trichy/Tiruchirapalli. Overnight stay at Trichy/Tiruchirapalli.
Day
07 : Trichy Excursion to Nartamalai, Cittinnavasal, the
famous Jain cave temples with paintings dating back to 6th Century. Return to
Trichy/Tiruchirapalli. Overnight stay at Trichy/Tiruchirapalli.
Day
08 : Madurai Drive to Karaikudi and visit Chettinad Palace.
Drive to Madurai, the abode of the goddess Meenakshi. Overnight stay at Madurai.
Day 09 : Madurai The full day sightseeing
tour of Madurai temples, the main deity being lord Vishnu and goddess Meenakshi.
Overnight stay at Madurai.
Day 10 : Kanyakumari
Drive to Kanyakumari and enjoy the dawn and dusk where the Arabian Sea,
Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean get united. Visit Vivekananda and Gandhi Memorial
along with the breathtaking statue of Tiruvalluvar.
Day 11
: Kovalam Drive to Padmanabhapuram Teak Palace, the only
Teak Palace in India and continue towards Kovalam. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
Day 12 : Kovalam Take a full day rest
at the Kovalam Beach, the most beautiful beach in India having a very picturesque
location. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
Day 13 : Cochin
Drive to Cochin, en route take 3 hour backwater trip by a motor boat.
In the evening watch a breathtaking Kathakali dance performance live. Overnight
stay at Cochin.
Day 14 : Cochin A
full day sightseeing tour around Cochin, the city known for ports and harbours.
Overnight stay at Cochin.
Day 15 : Ooty Drive
to Ooty, the queen of Nilgiri Hills. You also have the option of taking Niligiri
mountain rail from Coonoor to Ooty. Overnight stay at Ooty.
Day
16 : Mysore Drive to Mysore, the ancient artistic and
cultural city, famous for incense sticks, sandalwood products and Mysore silk.
Upon arrival, visit the grand Mysore Palace. Overnight stay at Mysore.
Day 17 : Mysore Enjoy a full day sightseeing
tour around Mysore. Relish the unforgettable moments at the city tour appreciating
its majesty. Overnight stay at Mysore.
Day 18 : Belur
- Halebid - Hassan Drive to Belur and Halebid to visit the ancient 10th
century Hoysala Temples. Overnight stay at Hassan.
Day 19
: Hospet Drive to Hospet, another historical city in Karnataka.
Overnight stay at Hospet.
Day 20 : Hampi A
full day visit to the extensive UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi. Overnight
stay at Hospet.
Day 21 : Hampi A full
day visit to Hampi to tour the remaining monuments and places of tourist interest.
Overnight stay at Hospet.
Day 22 : Bangalore
Departure from Bangalore airport catching an onward flight for your desired
destination or your way back home. |
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