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Spilendours of South India |
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| Spilendours of South India |
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| Duration : 19 Nights / 20 Days |
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| Places Covered : |
| Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Tiruvanamalai - Chitamberam - Thanjavur - Madurai - Kanyakumari - Varkala - Amritapuri - Cochin.Kangarh -
Manglore - Mysore - Banglore - Chennai.
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| Day 01 Arrival in Chennai (Madras) |
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On arrival transfer to Hotel
The capital city is rich in history, from temples of south India and shrines to forts and palaces, where the past lives harmoniously with the present. Chennai is the fourth largest city in India and the capital of Tamil Nadu. Retaining much of its traditional charm, this 350-year-old city is the gateway to the South, providing many a fascinating vignette of southern heritage. |
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Over Night in Chennai |
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| Day 02 Chennai / Mamallapuram |
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After Lunch transfer to Mamallapuram.
Mamallapuram, a historical retreat, 58 km south of Chennai. This ancient seaport of the Pallava dynasty of the 7th century AD has its monuments hewn out of solid granite. Though ravaged by sea and wind through these many centuries, the monuments bear testimony to the magnificent heritage of Dravidian architecture. Among the legacy of the Pallavas at Mamallapuram are the Shore Temple, the oldest in South India, standing on the seashore with its paved forecourts, Arjuna's Penance, an immense bas-relief, 27m long and 8m high, intricately carved and rock-cut temples excavated from the hillside with large carved panels depicting stories from Indian mythology. |
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Over Night in Mahabalipuram |
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| Day03 Mamallapuram / Pondicherry |
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After lunch transfer to Pondicherry.
A quaint enclave in Tamil Nadu, 120 kms from Chennai is Pondicherry, once a possession of the French. It joined the Republic of India in 1960. The town, which
Rose phoenix - like after the British literally razed it to the ground in the 18th century, is home to the much-acclaimed philosopher Shri Aurobindo. His Ashram is in Pondichery. |
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Over Night in Pondicherry |
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| Day 04 to Day 08 Pondicherry / Tiruvanamalaï |
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Ashram Sri Ananta Niketan / Similar. |
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| Day 05 Tiruvanamalaï |
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| Day 06 Tiruvanamalaï |
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| Day 07 Tiruvanamalaï / Chidambaram |
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After breakfast leave for Chitambaram.On arrival transfer to Hotel R.K. Residency.Chidambaram is one of the most ancient and most celebrated of shrines in India. It is of great religious as well as historic and cultural significance. Chidambaram is associated with Nataraja, or Shiva in his Ananda Tandava pose (the Cosmic Dance of bliss) in the cosmic golden hall and the hall of consciousness (Chit Sabha). Shiva is also worshipped in the "formless form" of the Chidambara Rahasyam, while the temple is known for its Akasa Lingam, an embodiment of Shiva as the formless Space. The word "Koyil" Or temple in the Tamil Saivite tradition refers to none other than the Chidambaram Nataraja temple. |
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Over Night in Chidambaram |
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Day 08 Chidambaram / Thanjavur |
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After breakfast leave for Thanjavur.On arrival transfer to Hotel
Thanjavur, the pride of the Chola dynasty, was the capital of the powerful Chola Empire. The crowning glory of this Empire is the Brihadeeshwara temple completed in 1018 AD, with its 66.5m high 'Sri Vimana' dominating the city. The monolithic granite block that forms a cupola on the top, weighs 81.3 tons, reflecting the architectural prowess of the Chola builders. |
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Over Night in Thanjavur |
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Day 09 Thanjavur / Lunch in Tiruchirapalli on Route / Madurai |
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After breakfast leave for Madurai, on rout visit Tiruchirapalli.
Tiruchirapalli This ancient citadel, situated on the banks of the Cauvery River, provides a perfect blend of history, tradition and religion. The Rock Fort dominates Trichy’s landscape. The Pallavas and then the Pandyas also ruled once the citadel of the early Cholas, this city. The present fort was built by the Nayak rulers of Madurai in late 17th centurySrirangam (5kms) is an important temple town, close to Trichy. Built on the banks of the river Cauvery, the temple is dedicated to Sri Ranganatha (Vishnu) Madurai.
Madurai, in southern Tamil Nadu is the second largest city in the state and an important cultural and commercial centre. Over 2500 years old, Madurai was a seat of learning in the Sangam period 3500 years ago. Legend has it that when the Pandyan king was about to name his new city, Lord Shiva appeared and the drops of nectar falling from his locks gave the city its name - Madhurapuri - city of nector.
Today, Madurai is noted for its splendid temple to the goddess Meenakshi and its imposing gopurams The Thirumalai Nayak Palace, was built in the Indo-Saracenic style by the Nayak rulers of Madurai in 1636 AD.
Traditional crafts are still created here in age-old fashion and Madurai is noted for its fine handloom fabrics and beautiful brass lamps.
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Over Night in Madurai |
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Day10 Madurai / Kanya Kumari Lunch on Route |
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After Breakfast leave for Kanya Kumari, Lunch on rout, On arrival transfer to Hotel Sea View. Kanya Kumari, the southernmost tip of peninsular India, is where the waters of the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea meet - a place from where one can see spectacular sunrises, colourful sunsets and the full moon rising from another part of the sky! A temple dedicated to goddess Kanyakumari is located close to the seashore. Off the coast, on a rocky island, is the memorial to that great Indian philosopher - Swami Vivekananda who sat in meditation here in 1892. |
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Over Night in Kanya Kumari |
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Day 11 Kanya Kumari / Lunch in kovlam / Varkala |
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After breakfast leave for Varkala.
Varkala It is an important Hindu centre of Pilgrimage. The final resting place of the great social reformer of the 20th century Shree Narayana Guru is near Varkala, atop a hill called Sivagiri on the Malabar Coast. The 2000 year old Sree Janardhana Swamy Temple and a Nature Care Centre nearby are also interesting places of visit. |
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Over Night in Varkala |
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Day12 Varkala /Amritapuri |
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After lunch leave for Amma ashram, on arrival transfer to Ashram.
With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it, Alappuzha, Venice of the East is a district of great natural beauty. Being near the sea, the town has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Called Kuttanad - a land of lush paddy fields, where farming is done below sea level and is the "rice bowl" of Kerala. Alappuzha is also famous for its boat races and houseboat holidays. |
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Over Night in Amritapuri |
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Day 13 Amritapuri / Allepey by Backwater from / Allepey / Cochin by bus / Cochin |
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After breakfast leave for Cochin by back water, take lunch on back water in a resort.
Set on a cluster of islands and peninsulas, Cochin is one of India's largest ports and a major naval base. This city has the oldest church in India and also the only existing settlement of Jewish community complete with a 16th century synagogue. The older part of the city has a blend of medieval Portugese, Dutch and English country village architecture. |
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Over Night in Train |
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Day 14 Kangarh Ram Das Ashram by bus |
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Day 17 Kangarh / Mangalore / Mysore |
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After early breakfast leave for Mysore.On arrival transfer to Hotel 250 km from Kangarh. 132 kms from Bangalore, this imperial city was the erstwhile capital of the Wodeyars retains a quaint charm that never fails to enchant the visitor. The city Palace, the Museum, the flower and fruit market and the nearby Brindavan Gardens add flavors to this city |
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Over Night in Mysore |
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Day 18 Mysore |
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Day 19 Mysore / Banglore / Chennai (Madras) |
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Mo After breakfast depart for Banglore 03hrs by bus on Arrival Transfer to Hotel for Lunch, later on transfer to airport to connect flight Banglore / Chennai (Madras) |
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Day 20 Chennai (Madras) / France / Depart |
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Mo Chennai side seen & shopping & after Farewell Lunch Departure To International Airport From Chennai |
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