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KERALA  | TAMILNADU  |  KARNATAKA

Cultural South India

Duration : 15 Days
Destinations Covered :
Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry – Tanjore –  Madurai – Kodaikanal - Periyar -  Kumarakom – Kovalam - Alamkadavu - Allepey - Kochi

A trip to South India will expose you to the best of Indian tourist attractions. The slopes of Western Ghats, the temple architectures, wildlife attractions, enchanting hill stations that extends an invitation to identify oneself with nature make South India a Traveler's Paradise.
 

               

 

 

 Cultural South India


Day 01 Chennai

On Arrival Traditional Welcome & Transfer To Hotel. Sightseeing of Chennai includes Fort St. George, Fort Museum, National Art Gallery, Kapaleeswarar temple and drive past Marina Beach.

Day 02 MahabalipuramTemples South India
Visit Ekambareswarar temple - One of the largest temples in Kancheepuram, covering 9 hectares. Varadarajaswamy temple - noted for its costly jewellery and diamonds and precious stones presented by the kings of various dynasties temple and Kailasanathar temple - reflects the freshness and simplicity of early Dravidian architecture. Kanchipuram is famous for its exquisite silk sarees. Shopping and Visit the handloom.

Day 03 Mahabalipuram
Visit Arjuna's Penance, Shore temple, Five Rathas, Krishna Mandapam, etc.   Rest of the day free to relax on the beach.

Day 04 Pondicherry
Drive to Pondicherry.  Visit Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville.

Day 05 Tanjore South India Tourism
Tanjore is rich in its architecture, exquisite handicrafts, paintings, bronzes and South Indian Musical instruments. Visit the magnificent Brahadeeswara temple, where the shade of the tower (gopuram or vimanam) will not fall on the ground. The second largest monolithic sculpture, Nandi (Bull) can be found in the portal of the shrine. The Royal palace complex houses in important library and museums, including a superb collection of Chola bronzes.

Day 06 Trichy
After breakfast drive  Visit Srirangam temple and Rockfort temple.

Day 07 Madurai
Drive to Madurai, known for 1000-pillared meenakshiamman temple. Visit Meenakshi temple, famous for its Court of Thousand Pillars, built in 1560 A.D and visit to the temple to witness the famous night ceremony when the Temple bronze of Lord Siva is carried to the bed chamber of Goddess Parvathy to the accompaniment of religious prayers and music. Also visit Thirumalai Nayak's Palace and Gandhi Museum.

Day 08 Periyar
Periyar. You will be taken to one of the best game sanctuaries in India - Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Your journey to Thekkady is through breathtaking, winding, dense rubber, etc; do not forget your camera. A boat ride on the spending Lake Periyar is the best way to experience the sanctuary. Visit the Spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee and tea estates. On your way back to hotel, you can shop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices.

Day 09 Kovalam  
Kovalam, a former fishing village enchanted by the strips of golden sands laced with rich greenery of coconut palms. After breakfast you are free to go swimming and more adventure for surfing. Afterwards you can attend the yoga classes. Rest of the day relax at the beach. Watch the sun setting and you are free for shopping for handicrafts in the twilight hours.

Day 10 Kovalam
Day Free to relax on the beach or proceed for a day excursion to Trivandrum (Optional).

Day 11 Kumarakom
Drive To Kumarakom. A cruise on the Vembanad Lake, gently rocked by the waves rippling to the rhythm of the swaying coconut palms on the distant banks could be truly exhilarating. Pm Free & Evening Sun Set Cruise.

Day 12 Kumarakom
Visit the bird Sanctuary. The island is surrounded by Vembanad Lake and the land has lots of streams and canals which provides an ideal tourist experience, apart from being a fishing township.

Day 13 Kochi
Drive to Allepey known for its backwaters. Have a short cruise on the backwaters and later proceed to Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala. Later proceed for the Boat Cruise To See The 7 Islands Of Kochi & Beautiful Sun Set At Chinese Fishing Nets. Spend around the city shopping for spices.

Day 14 Kochi
After breakfast Visit the Dutch Palace,  The Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets. In the evening witness the make-up session and performance of traditional Kathakali Dance Show.

Day 15 Departure Transfer
You'll be transferred to the Airport to connect flight to onward destination. Depart India with lingering memories.



 

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