The temples of South India has long been
respected by all architecture experts around the world, and revered by the
devotees equally. They represent the most flourishing period of Hindu
Dynasties as well as the religion. The tour package includes the best known
temples of Tamil Nadu, which houses numerous splendid temples scattered in
and around the state. Besides, the tour package has been designed keeping in
view the choices and preferences of the distinct tourists who prefer to
visit temples.
Day 01 : Arrive Chennai (Madras)
Received at the airport and transfer to the hotel for Overnight stay
Day 02 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram
City tour of Chennai Includes visit to Parathasarathy Temple, Kapleshwar
Temple,' Santhome Catherdal Church, The Fort /Museum. Afternoon drive down
to Mahabalipuram (55 kms / 1.30 hrs.). Overnight in Mahabalipuram.
Day 03 : Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry
Tour of Mahabalipuram. Visit the Shore Temple, the Five Raths, the Arjuna's
Penance and the Tiger Cave. Drive down to Pondicherry (90 kms./2 hrs.) the
former French Colony presents an unusual combination of European culture and
Indian traditions- Auroville Ashram, located on the outskirts of the city.
Overnight in Pondicherry.
Day 04 : Pondicherry - Thanjavur
Morning visit Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Vedapureeswarar Temple and
Manakula Vinayagar Temple. Afternoon drive down to Thanjavur via Chidambaram
(177 kms / 6 hrs). Thanjavur is refereed to as the rice bowl - of Tamil
Nadu. Overnight in Thanjavur.
Day 05 : Thanjavur - Trichy - Maduari
Visit Sri Brahadeeshwar temple, the Palace and Art Gallery. Later drive
down to Madurai via Trichy (192 kms / 6 hrs.) situated on the banks of River
Cauvery. Overnight in Madurai.
Day 06 : Madurai
After a leisure breakfast tour of the city with visit to Sri Meenakshi
Temple for which Madurai is synonymous with. Later visit Thirumala's Nayakr
Mahal, Gandhi Museum and Thiruparangundram. Overnight at Madurai.
Day 07 : Madurai - Chennai (Flight)
Later in the day transfer to airport to board the flight for
Chennai/Bombay. Received and transfer to International Airport later for
onward destination.
Cultural
Tours in India
