TAMILNADU SOUL OF DRAVIDIAN TEMPLES
Overview
Tamilnadu Soul of Dravidian Temples Tour Package Itinerary : – Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Thanjavur – Trichy – Dindigul – Madurai
Tamilnadu Tour Soul Of Dravidian Temples Come and experience days of British Raj by visiting “Jewel of South India“- TAMIL NADU Take time to experience some of the ‘Jewels in the Crown’ beauty and romance of the windswept SHORE TEMPLE, a World Heritage Site in Mahabalipuram. Visit Spiritual India – KANCHIPURAM, one of the seven sacred cities of India- with 124 remain temples. Also famous for its silks.
Visit the charming town of French colonial influences- Pondicherry. Marvel of the construction Heritage-listed Brihadiswara Temple with its massive 80 tons dome carved with single piece of granite, a superb example of 12th century Chola architecture. Visiting the most famous landmark Sri Meenakshi Temple -an example of Dravidian architecture. Best trip to discover some of the highlights of South India.
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ARRIVE CHENNAI
On arrival in Chennai – the fourth largest city of India transfer to hotel. After lunch visit temple tour of Chennai – a home to more than hundreds of temples including the famous Kapaleeswarar temple, and the world-renowned Parthasarathy temple. "The temple was originally built by the Pallavas in the 8th century, subsequently expanded by Cholas and later by the Vijayanagara kings in the 15th century. The temple has several inscriptions dating from the 8th century in Tamil and Telugu an example of Dravidian architecture. Then drive to Kapaleeswarar Temple a Hindu temple dedicated to lord Shiva. Built around the 7th century CE and is an example of Dravidian architecture. The Ashtalakshmi Temple complex is built to worship eight avatars of Goddess Lakshmi namely Wealth, Success, Prosperity, Bravery, Courage, Knowledge, Food and Offspring. These temples bring a vibrancy to the capital city and play a key role in making it one of the most visited cities in the world. Evening free, dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at hotel.
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CHENNAI - MAHABALIPURAM
Morning after breakfast visiting the Museum’s artand bronze gallery, then continue drive to Mahabalipuram. - a coastal town located on hour drive from Chennai. On arrival check in hotel. Mahabalipuram- birth place of 5th century Vaishnav saint Bhuttattalavar, and famous highlights Shore Temple. Noon visit Crocodile breeding farm that was set to augment the Crocodile population of India’s wildlife sanctuaries. Evening visit beach of THE SHORE TEMPLE, stay for sunset. Overnight at hotel.
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MAHABALIPURAM
Morning after breakfast visit famous highlights of Mahabalipuram THE SHORE TEMPLE, which is now a World Heritage Monument. Continue to visit FIVE RATHAS: Panch Rathas are rock cut monolith temples structures dedicated to Draupadi and 5 Pandeva’s from the epic Mahabharata. Evening free at beach of Shore temple. Overnight at hotel.
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MAHABALIPURAM – KANCHIPURAM – TIRUVANNAMALAI
Morning after breakfast drive to KANCHIPURAM, one of the seven sacred cities of India- this TEMPLE CITY originally boasted1000 temples of which 124 remain. Kanchipuram is also famous for its skills. It was capital of Chola and Pallava Kingdom. Visit magnificent temple of KAILASHNATHA TEMPLE, from Pallava times. The great Shiva Temple EKAMBARANATHAN, of Pallavas dynasty to appreciate these ancient architectural wonders. LUNCH at local Restaurant. After Lunch visit Vishnu temple of VARADARAJA, 16th century known for its workmanship and scared mango tree of 2000 years old. Post lunch drive to TIRUVANNAMALAI is home to the renewed Annamalaiyar Temple Overnight at hotel.
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TIRUVANNAMALAI - PONDICHERRY
Morning after breakfast visit Sri SESHADRI SWAMIGAL ASHRAM & VIRUPAKSHA CAVES – It gives of view one of the majestic temples of India. Post visit we leave for Pondicherry was formerly a French colony settled early in the 18th century that still retains some charming and colourful examples of French colonial architecture. On arrival check in hotel. Evening at leisure to move around town of Pondicherry.
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PONDICHERRY
Today morning our sightseeing tour takes in the Sri Aurobindo Ashram that teaches a synthesis of yoga and modern science, and Pondicherry Museum. Walk road to Auroville, an experimental township where people from all countries, races, castes, creeds and political ideologies can live together in peace and progressive harmony. Evening can make historic walk by the seaside to watch streets with French names. Overnight at hotel.
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PONDICHERRY – CHIDAMBRAM – THANJAVUR
After breakfast we drive to Thanjavur (Tanjore). Along the way we visit Gangakondacholapuram, a temple dedicated to the SHIVA. We continue our drive to Dharasuram to visit the Airatesvara Temple, a superb example of 12th century Chola architecture. On arrival at Thanjavur we visit the World Heritage Monument ‘The Brihadishwara Temple”, built In 1000 AD b Chola King. Visit Thanjavur Palace and the Art Gallery – paintings of Thanjauvr from Maratha rulers still survive in town. Evening free, overnight at hotel.
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THANJAVUR – TRICHY - DINDIGUL
Today after breakfast we drive to Trichy also known as “TRICHIRAPALLI”. Trichy is situated on the banks of river Caveri in the central Tamilnadu. The most famous landmark of this Bustling town is Rock Fort Temple on the hill, over 1300 years old. Lunch at Trichy. After lunch we drive to Dindigul, free time on arrival, overnight at hotel.
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DINDIGUL
Morning after breakfast visit DINDIGUL FORT, then visit Kalaheswarar Temple built in 16th-century situated in the town Dindigul. After visit we drive to SOUNDARARAJA PERUMAL TEMPLE, THADIKOMBU: 18 km from Dindigul. The temple’s biggest celebration is held during the Tamil month of Chitrai, (April-May). Evening at Lake Side of your hotel itself. Overnight at hotel.
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DINDIGUL - MADURAI
Morning after breakfast two hours drive to Madurai a centre of learning and pilgrimage for 2500 years. On arrival check in to hotel. After lunch visit the Sri Meenakshi Temple, an example of Dravidian architecture with multi coloured demons and deities. After wards we can visit Tirumalai Nayak Palace. Evening free for shopping. Overnight at hotel.
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DEPARTURE MADURAI
Morning after breakfast free morning for shopping. Noon transfer to airport for connecting flight / train to onward journey. Tour End.