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South India is the home of the most ancient architectural beauties
and sculptures in the world. Some of the interesting places and
temple towns in South India are Rameshwaram, Tiruchirappali,
Chidambaram, Madurai and Kanchipuram. During the 15 Days South India Tour you will visit
various temples in South India like Tirupati, Kanchipuram,
Mamallapuram, Tiruvannamalai, Chidambaram, Gangaikondan Cholapuram, Vaideeswaran
Kovil, Tanjore, Trrichy, Madurai and Rameshwaram. |
Day 1: Chennai
Around Midnight arrival in
Chennai (formerly known as Madras). The cosmopolitan
City and capital of Tamil Nadu is the main gateway for travellers to South India. You are met by an Indo Vacations representative and
transferred to your Hotel.
Day 2: Chennai
- Tirupati (about 140 km / 3 hours)
In the morning after having breakfast drive from Chennai to
Tirupati,
the famous pilgrimage shrine. There we visit the famous Tirupati
temple, dedicated to the Lord Vishnu and later drive down hill and
visit the temples of Padavathi.
Day 3:
Tirupati - Kanchipuram - Mamallapuram (about 175 km)
In the morning drive from Tirupati to
Kanchipuram. This temple town
was once the capital of the Pallava dynasty. Kanchipuram is one of the
India's Seven sacred cities. The silk sarees produced here are famous
throughout the world. In Kanchipuram we visit the Vaikuntam Perumal
Temple and the Kailasanathar Temple. This Pallava temple was
constructed in the 8th century and has an attractive panel depicting
Shiva and Parvathi in the midst of one of their innumerable dance
competitions. Later drive to Mamallapuram. In the evening visit the
shore temples. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4:
Mamallapuram - Gingee - Tiruvannamalai (about 165 km / 3 hours)
In the morning drive from Mamallapuram to
Thirukazhu
kunram. Then
drive to Gingee and visit the Fort of Raja Jai Singh. After visiting
the fort drive to Tiruvannamalai. In the evening visit the
Tiruvannamalai temple.
Day 5:
Tiruvannamalai - Pondicherry (about 100 km / 2 hours)
In the morning leave for
Pondicherry. In Pondicherry, visit the French
colonial town then visit the Auroville Ashram.
Day 6:
Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Gangaikondan Cholapuram - Vaideeswaran
Kovil
Today we drive from Pondicherry to
Chidambaram and visit the
Chidambaram temple. Then drive to Gangaikondan Cholapuram temple which
is an example of the Chola
architecture and drive to Vaideeswaran
Kovil.
Day 7:
Vaideeswaran Kovil - Darasuram - Tanjore (about 90 km)
Today we visit the temple of Aikateswara in Darasuram and also visit
the Swamimalai, then drive to Tanjore. Tanjore was the capital of
great chola empire who built more than 70 temples between 10th and
14th century.
Day 8: Tanjore
Today we visit the Brihasdisvara Temple. We visit here one of the
world heritage monument, Brihasdisvara Temple (11th century), which is
also known as big temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9: Tanjore
- Trichy (about 60 km / 1 hours 30 mins)
Today we drive to Srirangam and visit the Ranganathasvami Temple which
is one of the largest temples in India dedicated to god Vishnu. After
the visit of Srirangam we proceed to Trichy. Trichy, the land near the
delta is very fertile and productive. This town
Trichy is so ancient
that it was mentioned by Ptolemy in the 2nd century BC by Alexandrian
geographer. We climb stairs to the famous Rock Fort which was built on
84 m high rock in the centre of town in about 1660. We also visit a
Shiva and Ganesha temple and enjoy a wonderful view of the
surroundings from the top.
Day 10: Trichy
- Madurai (about 135 km / 2 hours 30 mins)
Today we leave Trichy and drive to
Madurai. Madurai is situated on the
banks of river Vaigai and also referred as the Athens of the East.
Madurai has the most outstanding examples of Vijayanagar temple
architecture in the Meenakshi Temple, a standing monument to the
temple builders of the 16th and 17th century. In the evening we visit
the Meenakshi temple and afterwards have a walk through the bazaars of
this 2500 years old town.
Day 11:
Madurai - Rameshwaram (about 170 km / 3 hours)
Today we drive to
Rameshwaram. In Rameshwaram, visit the Ramanatha
Swamy temple, Agni Teertham and Rameshwaram setu, believed to have
been built by the Lord Rama.
Day 12:
Rameswaram - Madurai (about 170 km / 3 hours)
Today we drive from Rameswaram to Madurai.
Day 13:
Madurai - Chennai (about 460 km / 7 hours)
In the morning drive to Chennai. In the late evening arrive in Chennai
and drive to the hotel.
Day 14.
Chennai
After having the breakfast we start the sightseeing of Chennai. We
visit the Fort St. George near the harbour area of Chennai. The
British built this fort in the 17th century. We will also visit the
St. Mary's Church. This church was the first English church in
India.
After visiting the church we drive back to the hotel. The rest of the
day at leisure for shopping. After having dinner we depart to the
airport.
Day 15.
Chennai (Departure)
Around midnight flight to home destination.
Tour Reservation
To get more
information or to book this tour please submit the
Query Form
or send us an
e-mail !
Your
booking will be activated only after we get a reconfirmation from
your side.
About
Hotels:
We
provide you the accommodation as per your budget mentioned above in
the table of hotels category for any of the booked tour. Hotels
provided by us are from budget to luxury class hotels. Luxury hotels are
all five stars or of above standard. Deluxe would be a combination of
3 and 4 star Hotels and standard would be a combination of 2 and 3
star or similar hotels. The criteria
for selecting hotels by us remains the best value of your money. We
also provide you wherever possible accommodation in heritage hotels.
Heritage Hotels are old Palaces, Forts and Grand mansions of Maharajas
which have been later renovated and converted into Hotels. Rooms are
decorated all individually. Rooms are comfortable, romantic and
present the flair of olden Maharaja days.
Our
Services Include:
Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis with bath and WC
in the
chosen category.
Rooms
on the departure day.
American/continental Breakfast.
Services of qualified local guides (English speaking
or languages of your choice)
at every place of sightseeing.
All
Transfers and departures on arrival and departure by Indo
Vacations
representative.
All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an
air-conditioned Car with
driver. For groups an individual air-conditioned bus (Except
Standard Hotels) will be
provided.
Exclusions:
Any kind of Personal Expenses such as Tips, Laundry, Telephone Bills and Alcoholic
beverages.
Camera Fees (Still
or Movie).
Any Flight Charges.
Monument Entrances.
Unspecified Meals etc.
We always look
forward for any changes in the itinerary as wished by you for your
individual trip.
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If you are willing to travel in a group - the
Group Departure dates are available
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Check
our
Festival calendar
to know about
the dates of various festivals of South
India
during your travel ! |
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India Tours
for more Tours &
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If you are a group over 15 people
please
e-mail
us
with the number of participants
and the wished dates to
enable us to workout the tour cost ! |
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Please have a look at our
References to
read the testimonials of tourists & guests
who have
traveled with us.
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FAQ
page to get more information.
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