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Type:
Adventure
Price from:
1457 USD /person
Phone:
0091 98291 53949
Fax:
0091 0141 2622098
Payment Types:
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Duration:
15 days
Location Start:
Chennai
Location Finish:
Chennai
We Speak:
German, English, Hindi
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Last updated: 06/17/2007

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.

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Itinerary

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Today we drive from Rameswaram to Madurai.

Day 13

Madurai - Chennai
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.

Extra Information

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Rooms on the departure day.
Exclusions -
Unspecified Meals etc.
Extras -
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