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South India Heritage Tour Itinerary

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South India Heritage Tour Itinerary

Duration:- 09 nights / 10 days
Routing:-Chennai-Kanchipuram-Mahabalipuram-Pondicherry-Tanjore-Madurai-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Alleppey-Cochin

Day 01: Arrive Chennai

Upon arrival in Chennai, meet Our Tour representative for an assisted transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for resting and leisure: Overnight in Chennai.

Day 02: Chennai - Kanchipuram Mahabalipuram

After breakfast, check out Chennai for a drive to Kanchipuram: This is city sacred to Hindus and revered at par with the likes of Varanasi, Ujjain and Ayodhya: Such is the glory of the city of thousand temples that still have shrines more than hundred in its heritage trove: The tour to Kanchipuram takes a traveller through the Kailasanatha Temple: This is the finest structural Pallava temple dedicated to Lord Shiva: Ekambareshwarar temple is next in the series, showcasing the popular Gopurams gateway tower architecture: The temple gopuram is 59 m tall, making it one of the tallest gopurams in the country: Further in the city, visit Vaikunta Perumal temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu: This Pallava is also one of the 108 Divya Desam dedicated to the lord: After lunch in Kanchipuram, drive towards Mahabalipuram: Upon arrival, check in the hotel: Remaining day is free at leisure: Overnight in Mahabalipuram.

Day 03: Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry

Early Morning - Check out - Enroute Mahabalipuram Local Sightseeing – Later Mahabalipuram for Pondicherry / Puducherry via drive, This was formerly a French colony and now a resplendent tourist attraction famous for the Aurobindo Ashram: This retreat was founded by Sri Aurobindo in 1926: Also, visit Manakula Vinayagar Temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha: In the evening, experience the French culture etched in Pondicherry with an observation tour through the region s French buildings: Overnight stay at Pondicherry.

Day 04: Pondicherry - Tanjore

After breakfast, check out Pondicherry for Tanjore: The city holds prominence to the south Indian culture: here, a tourist can view the world s finest Chola bronze collection and even visit the breathtaking Brihadishwara Temple, the most outstanding Chola contribution to the region s architectural legacy. Upon arrival in Tanjore or Thanjavur, check in the hotel: Later visit the Brihadishwara Temple, the world heritage site as the Great Living Chola Temples: Entirely made of granite, this temple is the crowning glory of temple architecture established by the Chola rulers.

Scheduled next is the visit to the Tanjore Palace: Constructed in 16th century, the palace is distinctively known for its huge corridors, spacious halls, observation and arsenal towers: Overnight in Tanjore.

Day 05: Tanjore – Madurai

After breakfast, Early Morning check out - Tanjore for Madurai: This is one of the oldest cities, not only in the South India, but in the world and has been a centre of learning and pilgrimage for centuries: Upon arrival, check in the hotel: In the noon, visit Sri Meenakshi Temple, attracting thousands of pilgrims from the country : Overnight in Madurai.

Day 06: Madurai - Thekkady

After breakfast, leave for Thekkady in Kerala: Thekkady is bestowed with great natural heritage in the form of spice forests and wildlife cover: Upon arrival here, check in the hotel : Rest of the day is free for resting and leisure: Overnight in Thekkady

Day 07: Thekkady

After breakfast, Later, begin boat safari on the Periyar Lake and spot the natural wildlife and take spice tour: Overnight in Thekkady.

Day 08: Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey

After Early Morning breakfast, check out Thekkady for Alleppey: This is one of the most popular man made bird sanctuaries surrounded by the backwaters on the Vembanad island: Check-in Houseboat at around 01.00 pm, After Lunch in Houseboat Local Cruises: Enjoy the luxury of life at the Backwater Houseboat: Overnight on Houseboat.

Day 09: Alleppey - Cochin

After breakfast, drive to Cochin. The commercial capital of Kerala, also known as the Queen of Arabian Sea is rich in tourism potentials: Dotted with rich heritage of the modern history, Kochi city tour includes a visit to Fort Cochin: Next visit the St: Francis Church, which is the oldest European Church in India built in 1503 by Portuguese: Further, visit the most prominent attraction of Kochi, the Chinese Fishing Nets, where the traditional way of fishing can be still observed: In the evening, witness the spectacular Kathakali Dance Show (On Extra Cost), the living heritage of Kerala: Overnight in Kochi.

Day 10: Kochi Departure

Check out Kochi and transfer to airport to catch your flight for onward journey with some warm and sweet memories of your South India Tour

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