08 Nights/ 09 Days Cultural Tour of South India
Places Covered: Chennai / Kanchipuram /Mahabalipuram / Tanjore / Trichy / Madurai / Thiruvanathapuram
Day 01: Arrival Chennai
 Upon arrival traditional welcome & transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Chennai - Kanchipuram (76 Kms /1.5 hrs.)- Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (65kms /1 hrs.)
After breakfast half day city tour of Chennai visiting Sri Parthasarthy Temple, Luz church, Museum and Fort St. George. Later drive to Mahabalipuram enroute visit Kanchipuram is one of the most sacred towns of India and known as the city of thousand temples, visit Kailashnath Temple, Sri Ekambaranathar Temple and Kamakshi Temple. Continue on to Mahabalipuram, an important port and capital of the Pallava Empire, Mahabalipuram, is known for its Pallava temples and sculptures. On arrival at Mahabalipuram, check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Mahabalipuram
After breakfast half day sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram - is famous for its unique 7th-century Shore Temple, lovely beach and some of the most beautiful rock-cut temples in the world. Situated on the shore of the Bay of Bengal, Mahabalipuram was already a famous seaport in the 1st century AD. This town was a workshop for temple building. Visit the seven pagoda-style shore temples, lashed by the waves of the sea and the seven rathas or temple chariots, a group of monolithic monuments & animal figures carved out of solid rock, the earliest known examples of Dravidian architecture. Rest of the time free at leisure. Overnight at hotel
Day 04: Mahabalipuram - Tanjore (230 kms/6 hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Tanjore which is famous today for its beautifully architectured temples and the amazing bronze works it creates. It is centre for the classical arts like dance and music. Upon arrival check in at hotel. In the afternoon city tour of Tanjore covering Brihadishwara Temple, Thanjavur Palace & Museum. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Tanjore - Trichy (54 kms /1 hr.)
After breakfast drive to Trichy situated on the banks of River Kaveri. Upon arrival check in at hotel. In the afternoon, proceed for half day sightseeing tour visiting Rock fort temple and Srirangam - the Sriranganathaswamy temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Trichy - Madurai (128 kms/3 hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Madurai, one of the most beautiful cities of the state of Tamil Nadu. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the time free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Madurai
After breakfast , proceed for sightseeing tour visiting Meenakshi Temple, Nayak Palace and Museum. Rest of the time free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Madurai - Thiruvanathapuram (264 kms/ 5 hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Trivendrum, the capital State of Kerala, is a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills. The city gets its name from the word, Thirua Ananthapuram, meaning the city of Anantha or the abode of the scared Anantha on which Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Hindu Trinity reclines. Upon arrival check into hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Thiruvanathapuram -Departure
After breakfast visit Sr. Padmanabhaswamy temple, Museum, Padmanabhapuram Palace. Around 1200 hrs. checkout & transfer to Airport to board flight to onward destination.
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