South India Temple Tour
Overview
South India Temple tour is one of the best pilgrimage tour package in South India, where you will visit one of the best temples in south India and come to know about the history and culture of South India. Also there are many hindu temples in Kerala. The name "Kerala" comes from two words: "Kera" + "Alam". ("Kera" means coconut (tree) and "Alam" means land or location). The State of Kerala was formed by the amalgamation of three regions: the Kingdom of Thiruvithamcoore (Travancore), the Kingdom of Kochi (Cochin), and the Province of Malabar. Traditional Keralite legend proclaims that Parasurama, an avatar of Mahavishnu, threw his battle axe into the sea as penance and unction for his part in his sanguinary conflict with and annihilation of the Kshatriyas. As the ocean took in his axes, a new crescent-shaped land bounded by what is now Gokarnam in the north and Kanyakumari in the south foamed and arose from the waters. "God's own country", Kerala's sobriquet since ancient times, derives from this legend.
Included/Excluded
- Specialized bilingual guide
- Private Transport
- Entrance fees (Cable and car and Moon Valley)
- Box lunch water, banana apple and chocolate
- Departure Taxes
- Entry Fees
- 5 Star Accommodation
- Airport Transfers
Tour Plan
Day : 1] Arrival Chennai
Assistance on arrival on airport our tour executives welcomes you and then drive to hotel. On arrival check at hotel. Afternoon visit of Kapaleeshwarar Temple one of the famous temple in Tamilnadu especially in Chennai and make a visit also Parthasarathy Temple is an 8th-century Hindu Vaishnavism temple dedicated to the god Vishnu. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 2| Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (60 Kms / 1.5 hours)
Breakfast, Morning drive to Mahabalipuram, en route visita Kanchipuram and visit Ekambareswarar Temple is dedicated to Shiva. It is one of the five major Shiva temples or Pancha Bootha Sthalams (each representing a natural element) representing the element – Earth. Then visit Kanchi Kailasanathar temple is the oldest structure. Later visit Kanchi Kamakshi Temple kamakshi seated in a majestic Padma Sana. After that drive to Mahabhilpuram. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 3 | Mahabalipuram - Chidambaram - Darasuram - Tanjore (300 Kms / 5 hours)
Breakfast and drove to Tanjore (or Thanjavur), en route the Shiva Nataraja Temple in Chindambaram, declared a World Heritage Site. Inside it we find one of the most famous dance halls or Sabha of Nataraja which representing the 108 dance movements of Nataraja. Continue drive to visit Brahadeeswarar stone temple. Also visit Airawateswarar Temple in Darasuram. Continue drive to Tanjore. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 4 | Tanjore - Trichy - Chettinadu (100 kms / 1.5 hours)
Breakfast and drive to Chettinadu here En route visit of Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple in Trichy (also known as Tiruchirappalli or Trichinopoly) one of the most historical. After that drive to Chettinadu here you can visit some famous traditional Chettinadu houses and mansions and also you can taste some Chettinadu cuisine dishes. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 5 Chettinadu - Madurai (90 kms / 02 hours)
Breakfast and drive to Madurai, here visit Meenaskhi Amman Temple is one of the temples which are hailed all over the world. Then visit Thirumalai Nayak Palace - a gracious building in Indo ceramic style, famous for the Stucco work on its domes and arches. Overnight at hotel
Day : 6 | Madurai
Breakfast and drive to visit of Thiruparakundaram is one of temple is one of the six holy shrines of Murugan called Arupadaiveedu. Then visit to Koodal Azhagar Temple is dedicated to Vishnu. After that make a visit of Pazhamudhirsolai Murugan Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 7 | Madurai - Periyar (150 kms / 3.5 hours)
Breakfast and drive to the paradise of wildlife and spice kingdom Periyar (near Thekkady). A beautiful place known for its natural and wonderful smelling spices. Visit - Periyar Wildlife Reserve, it is South India's most popular Wildlife Sanctuary. You can enjoy thrilling optional activities such as Spice plantation tour visiting variety of spices like cardamom, Pepper, Coffee, and tea estate etc., and also enjoy Elephant ride. You can also engage in some more optional activities like Boat ride, Kalaripayattu, the martial art form of Kerala and much more. Later you can visit the local market and pick up some fragrant spices & enjoy the beautiful view at Periyar Lake. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 8 | Periyar - Kumarakom (120 kms / 3 hours)
Breakfast and drive by road to the Blackwaters region, to Kumarakom, located on the shores of Lake Vembanad. Blackwaters are channels of water that meander among small fishing villages on the shores. Arrival in Kumarakom and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 9 | Kumarakom - Kochi (50 kms / 1.5 hours)
Breakfast and drive to Alleppey where we will take the canal walk in a boat house. LUNCH ON BOARD. Continue to Kochi, one of the main seaports of the country. In the afternoon visit Kochi (or Cochin), including the Jewish Synagogue and the Palace of the Dutch, with its beautiful murals on its walls. The tour ends at the giant Chinese fishing nets on the coast of Kochi. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 10 | Kochi Departure
Breakfast, in time transfer to airport to board your onward destination flight with sweet memories of your holiday and we will meet you again for your next trip. End the tour.