South India Pilgrimage Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Chennai

  Arrive at Cochin. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative, after a traditional 'Swagat' our representative would assist you and introduce the tour and ha
  
  Chennai in South India, is a vibrant city ever growing, expanding and changing every year. Chennai is a city where the traditional and the modern blend in life everywhere. From traditional vegetarian fair to fast food, from nine-yard saris to the latest in fashion, from ancient temple architecture to modern high-rises, from classical music and dance to discos throbbing to heady beats, Chennai has them all and many more vivid contrasts.
  
  Overnight stay at Hotel Chennai.

• Day 2 : Chennai - Mahabalipuram (58 Km / 01 Hrs)

  Morning Post Breakfast, We will Start our Guided city Tour from the Santhome Cathedral, Fort St. George (The most powerful symbol of the British Empire in its early days in India, Fort St. George was the first piece of real estate for British in India), National Art Gallery (Built in 1906, the gallery is situated in a splendid Indo-Saracenic edifice. The building was initially known as Victoria Memorial Hall and was designed by Henry Irwin) and The Marina Beach, The beach looks spectacular at dusk when the setting sun casts iridescent glow and peddlers sell everything from ice creams to roasted peanuts to balloons.
  
  After Sightseeing Checkout from the Hotel and Drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram, Transfer and Check inn into the Hotel.
  
  Overnight Stay at Hotel Mahabalipuram.

  • Hotspots : Marina Beach, Fort St. George

• Day 3 : Mahabalipuram

  Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram, was an ancient port city on the Coromandel coast built by the Pallava Dynasty in the 7th century. It was named after the cruel demon king Mahabali, who was slayed by Goddess Durga, and is an important World Heritage Site today. Mahabalipuram lies on the Coromandel Coast which faces the Bay of Bengal. This is an elegant place to watch which a well established sea port was during the 7th and 10th centuries of the Pallava dynasty
  
  Morning Post Breakfast, We will start our Guided city tour from The Shore Temple, which is a feast for the eyes. It is as ancient as 1,400 years. The temple built in honour of Lord Vishnu, Thirukadalmallai, is another temple to see. There are five chariots here called Pancha Pandava Rathas and each named after the five. The monuments here are built in the Dravidian style of architecture and made out of a single stone each, Arjuna's Penance is a massive bas-relief replete with meticulous carvings that include a family of elephants and monkeys. The carvings on the bas-relief are the stories from the legends of India and the Panchatantra and The Varaha cave is one such cave which is actually a rock-cut mandapam (hall) and features two incarnations of Vishnu which are Varaha (boar) and Vamana (dwarf).
  
  Overnight Stay at Hotel Mahabalipuram.

• Day 4 : Mahabalipuram - Tanjavur (290 Km / 07 hrs)

  Morning Post Breakfast, Check out from the Hotel and Drive to Thanjavur. Upon arrival at Tanjavur, Transfer and Check inn into the Hotel.
  
  The name Thanjavur is believed to have been derived from Tanjan, An Asura in Hindu mythology, who is believed to have to have been killed at this spot by the Hindu god Vishnu. Also the name is believed to have been derived from Than-sei-oor, it means the place is surrounded by rivers and green paddy fields.
  
  Overnight Stay at Hotel Thanjavur.

• Day 5 : Tanjore - Trichy (55 km / 01 hrs)

  Morning Post Breakfast, We will Start our Guided city tour from the Brahadishwara Temple (or Brahadeeswara temple) built by Rajaraja Chola during the 11th century. The Brahadishwara Temple, also known as the Big Temple, is one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Vijayanagara fort,which contains a palace that was expanded by the Maratha king Serfoji II with an armoury, a Bell Tower, the Saraswathi Mahal Library,which contains over 30,000 Indian and European manuscripts written on palm leaf and paper and The Raja Museum and The Art gallery is a house of large collection of Chola sculptures in bronze and granite.
  
  After Sightseeing drive to Trichy, Upon arrival transfer and Check inn into the Hotel. Overnight Stay at Hotel Trichy.

• Day 6 : Trichy - Madurai (128 km / 03 hrs)

  Trichy is a fine blend of tradition and modernity built around the Rock Fort. Apart from the Fort, there are several Churches, Colleges and Missions dating back to the 1760s.
  
  Morning Post Breakfast, We will Start our Guided city tour from the Rockfort Temple, a spectacular monument perched on a massive rocky out crop which rises abruptly from the plain to tower over the old city, Srirangam (surrounded by the waters of river Kaveri on one side and its tributary kollidan on the other, is a 600 acre island-town enclosed within the seven walls of the gigantic Sri Ranganathaswami Temple),Government Museum and St.Joseph's church.
  
  After Sightseeing drive to Madurai, Upon arrival at Madurai, Transfer and Check inn into the Hotel.
  
  Overnight Stay at Hotel Madurai.

• Day 7 : Madurai

  Madurai is an exquisite city which is most popular for its marvelous temples that are magnificent examples of rich architecture and breathtaking sculptural works.
  
  Morning Post Breakfast, our Guided city tour Start from Sree Meenakshi Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva who was known here as Sundareshvara and his wife Parvati or Meenakshi. This temple was built by Kulasekara Pandya and the most impressive feature of this temple is the 12 gopuram,Thirumalai Nayak Palace is a magnificent palace that was built by King Thirumalai Nayak with valuable assistance of an Italian architect in the year 1636, Gandhi Museum and Mariamman Teppakulam.
  
  Overnight Stay at Hotel Madurai.

  • Hotspots : Meenakshi Temple

• Day 8 : Madurai Dept

  Morning Post Breakfast, Check out from the Hotel and departure to the Airport / Railway Station to your onward Journey.

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