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South Religious India Tour
Duration
11 Nights / 12 Days
Places Covered
Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mamallapuram - Tiruvannamalai - Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Trivandrum
Overview
South Religious India Tour
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival Chennai (Madras)
Begin your Tour.
Arrive into Madras. Welcome to 'Vardhman's South Religious
India Tour'. On arrival in Madras, assistance at airport
and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon city sightseeing of Madras. Visit Fort St.
George, San Thome Cathedral and the museum to see the Art
and Bronze Gallery. (Closed on Fridays and Public
holidays). High court, Marina Beach, San Thome Cathedral
and Snake Park.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 2 Chennai (Excursion - Tirupathi,154kms/3.5hours)
After breakfast, proceed to Tirupathi. Tirupathi is a
temple town known for the famous ancient temple of Lord
Venkateswara (Lord of seven hills or Balaji, as he is
affectionately known ) on the top of the 860mts high
Tirumala hills. The temple of Lord Venkateswara is not
only believed to be amongst the oldest temples in the
country, but also the richest of them all .Legend has it
that Lord Venkateswara borrowed money from the divine
treasurer Kubera for his wedding expenses. He is still
paying back this debt which is why the pilgrims donate
generously to the temple funds. In the evening return to
Chennai to stay overnight in your hotel.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 3 Chennai-Kanchipuram-Mamallapuram
After breakfast drive to Kanchipuram ( 76 kms/01.50 hrs )
is the ancient capital of the Pallavas famous as a city of
1000 Temples and still has 124 shrines. The first temple
dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century
and has paintings on the walls. Temples of Ekambaswara ,
Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of
interest. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silks. Later
drive to Mamallapuram.
Afternoon visit the city - built in 7th century, earlier
called Mahabalipooram, this ancient Pallava port, is today
the sight of several antique sculptural marvels. In this
ancient seaside town , shrines and huge sculptures cut-out
of rocks more than 1200 years back during the reign of
Pallava Kings in the region can be seen. The rock carvings
depicting mythological episodes - of demons, Gods and
animals in battle and others - are truly poems in stone.
The only shore temple which remains here is the
spectacular two - spired shrine, unique because it houses
both Lord Shiva and the Lord Vishnu in its
sanctum-sanctorum.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 4 Mamallapuram-Tiruvannamalai-Pondicherry
This morning after breakfast drive to Tiruvannamalai
(112kms/03hrs) and upon arrival, check into the hotel It
is a pilgrim centre with an ancient temple of Lord Shiva.
After lunch at local restaurant, proceed to Pondicherry
(131kms/ 3.5hrs), which carries a strong whiff of the
French presence in India. This erstwhile French colony on
the east coast of South India merged with the rest of the
country in 1954.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 5 Pondicherry
After breakfast drive to visit Aurbindo Ashram, the city
of dawn, which is 10kms north of Pondicherry. This ashram
promotes Aurbindo's ideas in bringing about a synthesis of
Yoga and modern science, so as to unite the spirit and
matter. After lunch at hotel, visit Auroville - a unique
experiment in international living and in creating a new
environment where men and women of all nationalities live
together in harmony.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 6 Pondicherry-Chidambaram-Tanjore
This morning after breakfast drive to Tanjore visiting
Chidambaram(65kms/1.5hrs) also called as Thillai enroute.
It has the famous Nataraja temple with the root of the
sanctum-sanctorum covered with golden plates is located in
the centre of the town covering an area of 40 acres. In
this temple, postures from the Bharatnatayam form of dance
are depicted in sculpture. Natraja is Lord Shiva as a
cosmic dancer. After lunch at local restaurant, drive to
Thanjavur (104kms/03hrs) enroute visiting the Brass
factory at Kumbakonam. Upon arrival, check into the hotel.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 7 Tanjore-Trichy
This morning after breakfast, vsit the 9th century Chola
Temple of Brihadeeswara at Tanjore. This temple, dating
back to more than a thousand years, was built during the
reign of the Chola king, Parantaka II, also known as
Sundara Chola (956-973 A.D.), father of Rajaraja Chola I,
who constructed the famous Brihadeeswara temple in
Thanjavur. This temple was probably rebuilt of stone
during the reign of Kulottunga Chola I. After visiting
Tanjore drive to Trichy. Afternoon visit Srirangam and
Rock Fort temple.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 8 Trichy-Madurai
After breakfast proceed to Madurai and check into hotel.
The ancient city of Madurai, some 2600 years old is laid
out in the banks of river Vaigai as a lotus flower with
the Meenakshi temple in the centre. After breakfast
proceed for sightseeing of Madurai.
Meenakshi temple, King Tirumala's Palace, Great tank and
Gandhi museum. Dinner and overnite at hotel.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 9 Madurai (Excursion-Rameshwaram,154kms/04hrs)
This morning after breakfast proceed to Rameshwaram- the
most sacred temple town of India is an island hallowed by
the epic Ramayana, where Lord Rama is said to have visited
before going into battle of Srilanka. Legend has it that
Lord Rama sent Hanuman to Mount Kailash to bring a Lingam
for worship when he set foot after defeating Ravana. As
Hanuman did not return when the auspicious hour was
approaching, Sita made a sand Lingam so that worship could
be performed in time, which is where the present day
Ramanatha Swamy Temple stands close to sea on the eastern
side of the island. One of the twelve Jyotirlingam shrines
is also well known for its magnificent corridors and the
massive sculptured pillars lining them. In the evening
return to Madurai
Overnight : Hotel
Day 10 Madurai-Trivandrum
This morning after breakfast drive to Trivandrum and check
into hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure
Overnight : Hotel
Day 11 Trivandrum
Excursion Kanyakumari
After breakfast proceed for Kanyakumari - is the land's
end of India where the water of the Arabian Sea , the Bay
of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. An important pilgrim
centre of India , it is famous for the Amman Temples - a
symbol of unity and sanctity - deidicated to the virgin
Goddess , Kanya Kumari. To its South - East lies the
famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial , a blend of all the
architectural styles of India. Evening enjoy the beautiful
sun set and later return to Trivandrum to stay overnight
in your hotel.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 12 Trivandrum
In time transfer to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of your 'Vardhman's South Religious India Tour' escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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