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detailed itinerary of south INDIA
TEMPLE tour
South India Temple Tour :: Day 01:
Arrive Chennai
At Chennai Airport you meet an Virtual Tours representative
and transfer to Hotel. This morning we set out to explore
the city of Chennai. Visit the National Art Gallery Fort St.
George, St. Mary's Church and the St.Thomas Cathedral and
drive along the marina. Walk with our guide though some
colorful market areas. Overnight at Hotel.
South India Temple Tour :: Day 02:
Chennai - Tirupati Tour
By road covering 140 km in approx. 3 hr
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Tirupati. Tirupati - A
temple and pilgrim town.
On arrival, check in at hotel. In the afternoon proceed for
Darshan of LORD BALAJI. Overnight at Tirupati.
South India Temple Tour :: Day 03 :Tirupati- Chennai By
road covering 140 kms
After breakfast, proceed for Chennai. Check in at hotel in
Chennai. Relax in the evening.
Overnight at Chennai.
South India Temple Tour :: Day 04 :
Chennai - Mahabalipuram
(By Road Covering 58 Kms)
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Mahabalipuram by surface. On
arrival, check in at hotel. In the
afternoon sight seeing of Mahabalipuram - famous for the
seven pagodas.
Overnight at the hotel.
South India Temple Tour :: Day 05 :
Mahabalipuram Tour
After breakfast, proceed for morning sight seeing. Overnight
at hotel.
South India Temple Tour :: Day 06 :
Mahabalipuram - Tanjore
(By road covering 309 kms)
Breakfast at hotel. Leave for Tanjore. Reach and relax at
hotel.
In the afternoon drive to Tanjore also known as Thanjavur
(The rice bowl of TAMIL NADU). Proceed for sight seeing of
Tanjore. Overnight at hotel.
South India Temple Tour :: Day 07 :
Tanjore - Trichy -
Tanjore Tour
Full Day excursion, Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion
to the city of Trichy.
Visit the ancient temples dedicated to Lord Ganapathi, 434
steps cut out into the rock side and interspersed with
shrines, lead to the temple. Return to hotel and relax.
Overnight at hotel.
South India Temple Tour :: Day 08 :
Tanjore Temple Tour
Breakfast at hotel. See the beautiful Chola temple of
Brihadeeshwara. Relax in the evening. Overnight at hotel.
South India Temple Tour :: Day 09 :
Tanjore - Madurai (By
road covering 183 kms)
Later leave for Madurai by surface and en route visit
Karaikudi (Chettinad). On arrival, transfer
to hotel and relax. Overnight at Madurai.
South India
Temple Tour :: Day 10 :
Madurai Temple Tour
Breakfast at hotel.Freshen up and by afternoon visit the famous
Madurai Meenakshi temple
(dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering
GOPURAMS) .Watch the evening AARTI at Meenakshi Temple - The
Backbone of Tour. Overnight at Madurai.
South India Temple Tour :: Day 11 :
Rameshwaram Excursion
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion to Rameshwaram, a city of
swell and gentle sand dunes,
embellished with the delicacy of casurina trees and stark palms.
Return to Madurai by evening.
Overnight at hotel.
South India Temple Tour :: Day 12 :
Madurai - Trivandrum
(By road covering 264 kms)
Breakfast at hotel. Leave for Trivandrum by surface and reach
late evening. Relax at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
South India Temple Tour :: Day 13 :
Trivandrum Temple Tour
Breakfast at hotel. Start tour in the morning visiting the Sree
Padmanabha Swami Temple, Napier Museum, Chitralayam Arts
Gallery, Zoological gardens, Reptile house, Observatory and
Kanakakunnu Palace. Overnight at Trivandrum.
South India Temple Tour :: Day 14 : Departure From
Trivandrum
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer for flight to the airport or
station for train to the next destination.
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