South India Temple Tour With Kerala

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVAL/CHENNAI
1 stop
1
Arrive Chennai by flight, Upon arrival meet and assist by our representative later transfer to hotel for 01 night. Chennai formerly known as Madras, is the capital of the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India, and is the country's fourth-largest city. It is located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. With an estimated population of 7.45 million (2005), the 367 year old city is the 34th largest metropolitan area in the world. Evening leave for half day sightseeing to Chennai city, touching Fort St. George, San Thome Cathedral and the museums that contain the world's most complete and impressive selection of Chola bronzes and stone sculptures from South India and the Deccan. Overnight at CHENNAI
Admission ticket free
Day 2
CHENNAI / KANCHIPURAM / MAHABALIPURAM
2 stops
2
After breakfast proceed to Kacheepuram (2 Hrs) to visit Kailasanthar Temple, Ekambareshwarar Temple, The Vardarajanperumal Temple and the Sakiswarar Temple. Kancheepuram is famous for its beautifully crafted silk sarees and its rich culture. A visit to the place shall bring loads of opportunities for shopping and sightseeing.
Admission ticket free
3
Later proceed to Mahablipuram (2 hrs) is famous for its historic monuments have also been classified as a UNESCO world heritage enjoy sightseeing of Mamallapuram where you visit the Famous world heritage monuments of The Shore Temple, The Arjuna`s Penance, Mahishasuramardhini cave renowned for its mythological carvings, Five Rathas- these are the five monolithic temples and the Shore Temple one of the oldest temples in South- India. Overnight at MAHABALIPURAM
Admission ticket free
Day 3
MAHABLIPURAM /PONDICHERRY
1 stop
4
After breakfast drive to Pondicherry (3 Hrs) Pondicherry southern state is one of the last pockets of French culture in India. . The town was settled in the early part of the 18th Century by the French.The city’s main attraction is the Aurobindo Ashram established in 1926 by the saint philosopher Sri Aurobindo. The Ashram is serene and has a flower festooned tomb of Sri Aurobindo and his successor the Mother. 10 kms out of town lies Auroville, a concept in international living designed by the Mother and the French architect Roger Anger. The focal point of Auroville is the Matrimandir, a meditation chamber. Overnight at PONDICHERY
Admission ticket free
Day 4
PONDICHERRY /CHIDAMBARAM / TANJORE
3 stops
5
Breakfast. Proceed to Tanjore by surface (6 Hrs) Enroute visit Chidambaram Nataraja Temple a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the enthralling form of the Cosmic Dancer Nataraja. The peculiarity of the temple is its presiding deity - the Akasha Lingam or the ether lingam.
Admission ticket free
6
Later on to Kumbakonam, enroute visit GangaikondaCholapuram (famous Shiva temple) with its beautiful high towers full with many small sculptures depicting stories of old epics. At Kumbakonam visit MahaMakham tank & Brahma temple – a unique temple of its kind in India namely the Sarangapani temple. Also visit Airavatheswar temple at Darasuram (built in memory of the White elephant – AIRAVATH from the gods family).
Admission ticket free
7
Later transfer to Tanjore.On arrival transfer to hotel for 01 night. Tanjore is the "Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu" and famous for the Brahadeeswarar Temple. The temple was constructed more than thousand years ago by the King Rajarajan, is an architect's marvel. It is a flourishing centre for bronze sculpture and painting. Overnight at TANJORE
Admission ticket free
Day 5
TANJORE/MADURAI
1 stop
8
After breakfast proceed to Madurai (02Hrs).Upon arrival check into hotel for 02 nights. Madurai is the oldest inhabited city in the Indian peninsula. It is a city in Indian state of Tamil Nadu and is a municipal corporation situated on the banks of the River Vaigai in Madurai district. The city is also referred to as the Temple city.Madurai was the capital city of ancient southern civilization. Madurai's cultural heritage goes back 2,500 years, and the city has been an important commercial center and has conducted trade as far as Rome and Greece since as early as 550 B.C.E. Evening visit to Meenakshi temple for the night ceremony where God “Shiva” (Meenakshi's husband) is taken in a palanquin to the bedroom of Meenakshi. This is a daily procession and next day early morning before sunrise God Shiva is brought back to his shrine with in the temple complex. God “Shiva” here is known as Sundareshwar. Overnight at MADURAI
Admission ticket free
Day 6
MADURAI /RAMESWARAM/MADURAI
1 stop
9
After breakfast proceed for a day excursion to Rameshwaram (6 Hrs) and back. Rameswaram, known as the Varanasi of the south, Rameswaram is a major pilgrimage centre for both Shaivites and Vaishnavaites as It was here that Rama (an incarnation of Vishnu in the Indian epic the Ramayana) offered thanks to Siva. At the town's core is the Ramanathaswamy Temple, one of the most important temples in southern India. Return to Madurai in the evening. Overnight at MADURAI
Admission ticket free
Day 7
MADURAI/THEKKADY
1 stop
10
Thekkady
After breakfast proceed to Thekkady (Periyar) [4 hrs] upon arrival transfer to hotel for 01 night. Thekkady. (Periyar) is one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where you can watch wildlife at close quarters. The vegetation, the flora and fauna and the birds of Thekkady are uniquely rich, vast and varied that it does not bear resemblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Evening enjoy Game viewing cruise on lake Thekkady. Overnight at Thekkady
Admission ticket free
Day 8
THEKKADY/COCHIN
1 stop
11
Kochi (Cochin)
A.M Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Cochin by road (4Hrs) on arrival transfer to Hotel for 01night stay. Cochin, the Queen of Arabian Sea is a vibrant city situated on the southwest coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. Afternoon enjoy sightseeing tour of Old Cochin to include Dutch Palace constructed in 1555 A.D. It is one of the oldest buildings built by Portuguese Also visit the Jewish Synagogue which was built in 1568 and is one of the oldest synagogues, Jew Town, Spice Market where the air is filled with the smell of spices, St. Francis Church one of the first European Church in India was constructed in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan friars enjoy photo session at the Chinese Fishing Nets. Enjoy Kathakali dance in the evening Overnight at COCHIN
Admission ticket free
Day 9
COCHIN/ALLEPPEY /HOUSEBOAT
1 stop
12
Alleppey Backwaters
. A.M breakfast in hotel transfer to Alleppey jetty (02hrs) for overnight cruise in and around Alleppey.Board Houseboat at 1230 Hrs& enjoy an overnight cruise to Alleppey.1230 Hrs Board Houseboat for an Overnight Cruise to Alleppey. Houseboats (Kettuvallams) the large traditional boats are converted into floating luxury dwelling units. These house boats are available in all sizes and shapes, the most popular accommodation type being a suite, having one or two bath attached bedrooms, one living room, kitchenette, an open lounge, deck and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide. A small outboard engine, allowing one to cruise along the backwaters, generally powers the houseboats (A/c functions from 0900 PM to 0600 AM) Overnight stay at DLX HOUSEBOAT
Admission ticket free
Day 10
HOUSEBOAT/ KUMARAKOM
1 stop
13
Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, God's own country. The slender coconut palms standing here, there and everywhere, its never ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties can peacefully calm and invigorate your mind with renewed inspiration for your vocation and life. Kumarakom is also famous for boat cruises & snake boat races. Overnight stay at KUMARAKOM
Admission ticket free
Day 11
KUMARAKOM/KOVALAM
1 stop
14
A.M Breakfast at the hotel transfer to Trivandrum by surface (05hrs) Kovalm and check in to the hotel for 03 nights stay. Trivandrum capital city of Kerala & its important places of interests like Bnapier Museum, Sri Chitra Art gallery, Padmanabaswamy temple, Horse Palace Museum etc… Kovalam beach known as the "Paradise of the South”isone of the most beautiful and famous beaches in South India. "Kovalam" means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees. It is the best place for relaxation. It has three different beaches of which the Lighthouse beach is the most famous beach. Rest of the day Free to enjoy the Beach. Overnight stay at KOVALAM
Admission ticket free
Day 12
KOVALAM /CAPE COMORIN /KOVALAM
1 stop
15
After breakfast enjoy day excursion to Capecomorin (Kanyakumari) & Back. Kanyakumari (Capecomorin) is at the tail point of India, where the three seas meet together. The place is most famous for the spectacular sunset and moonrise. Visit Vivekananda rock, recently built memorial to Tiruvalluvar, the author of the philosophical work Thirukkural - a treatise on the Indian way of life. The temple of Kumari Amman (the virgin lady) and Gandhi Memorial. Overnight at KOVALAM
Admission ticket free
Day 13
KOVALAM
1 stop
16
After breakfast at the hotel, rest of the day at leisure on the kovalam beach. Overnight at KOVALAM
Admission ticket free
Day 14
KOVALAM /TRIVANDRUM/DEPARTURE
1 stop
17
After breakfast transfer to Trivandrum Airport for flight to onward destination.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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