The lush green Indian Peninsula of South India lies between the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. As this land is drained by many small rivers its scenic beauty is totally alluring and highly pleasing to the senses. We will introduce its rich culture, heritage and diversities in a fascinating way.
We will greet you at the airport and check you in a hotel where you can relax. Our Indian Holiday Tours team members are well trained and punctual. Evening hours will be free to spend as per your will. Aromatic dinner and night stay at the hotel.
Following a hearty South India breakfast we will travel to the temple city of Tirupati. The most famous and richest temple of India - The Venkateshwara Temple will be our first attraction. People donate their hair here when their wish come true - unique ceremony to watch! Another temple to visit will be Sri Govind Raja-Swami Temple built in 1130 AD. It has a lake/pond enhancing its beauty. We will drive to Chennai for the night stay and delicious dinner at a pre-booked hotel.
A lovely breakfast will open the day for you. Today you will be visiting the well-kept National Art and Gallery Museum housing many antiques and interesting artifacts, colonial stronghold of St. George Fort, holy St. Maries Church and Myla-pore Temple. Discover Best of South India Tour is the best tour to uncover the wonders of South India. In the early evening we will take you to Marina Beach - the most beautiful beach of India, for a recreational time. We will drive to Mahabalipuram and have the dinner and night stay at a hotel.
After breakfast we set out on a excursions of this ancient temple town. Famous for their Rock Temples the enormous townships of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram are completely soaked in their captivating old world charm. You can see the geniuses in the diligent craftsmanship of the gone era. The imaging and attention grabbing Shore Temples are a sight to look at and have graced the camera rolls of many tourists and ace photographers the world over. You will be taken back to your hotel for a well laid dinner and night stay.
Post a lovely breakfast we will depart by road for the historic city of Thanjavur, halting at the fascinating French town of Pondicherry. Pondicherry due to it been a French Colony till 1954 has exquisite French architecture all around and people here still live a French lifestyle. The cobbles paved streets and Mediterranean climate at to its French soul. Places to be covered are The Aurbando Ashram, the glorious Universal Town of Auroville and the Matri Mandir. On arrival at Thanjavur you will be checked in a hotel. Thanjavur was the flourishing capital of the powerful Chola Dynasty of ancient times.
Hearty Breakfast at the hotel will start your day. Tour will include visit to the famous UNESCO world Heritage site of Brahadeeswara Temple, Gangai Konda Cholapuram Temple and other significant temples of the great Chola Dynasty. We will than drive to Trichy (56 Kms). This interesting Citadel town of Cholas was captured by Pallava Dynasty and later by the Pandya Kings. This beautiful and proud temple town has the incredible looking Rock Fort Temple and the magical island of Srirangnam. A comfortable night stay and luscious dinner will await you at the hotel.
Travel to Madurai A road journey of 145 Kms will take you to the colorful and cultural rich Madurai. On reaching here you will be checked in a hotel. You will visit the stunning white and gold colored Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal (Palace) and the elegant Gandhi Museum. In the evening hours we will head to the legendry Meenakshi Temple and witness the auspicious temple ceremony. Night stay in Madurai.
Right after breakfast and checking out of the hotel we can visit the Teppa-kulam tank with an island temple (if time allows). Our representatives from our South India Tours team will make you board of flight to Chennai.