South India, South India Culture, South India Heritage, South India Wildlife, Kerala

South India Heritage

Kerala posses rich culture heritage. Tour to opulent Kerala heritage allow you to witness colorful Kerala festivals, delicious Kerala cuisine, Kerala handicrafts, famous taditional dance of Kerala, forts and mosques in Kerala, martial arts in Kerala and many other culture rich unique tourist spots. 

The delightful south almost untouched by invasions throughout its history, the Indian heritage is more intact here than in other regions of the country.The landscape of India's south is dotted with magnificent temples. Most of these temples were built by the medieval rulers of south India like Cholas, Chalukyas, Nayakas, Pallavas, Kakatiyas and Vijayanagar rulers. All of them had their own distinct architectural style of constructing the temples. Of the hundreds of south Indian temples, Meenakshi temple in Madurai, Rock Fort Temple in Thiruchirapalli, Tirupati Tirumala Balaji in Tirupati and Somnathpur Temple in Karnataka are the most popular.

Itinerary for South India Heritage Tour

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS


Delhi - Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Chennai - Delhi

Duration : 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destinations covered : Delhi - Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Madurai - Rameshwaram - Chennai - Delhi

Day 01 : Delhi - Chennai (BY AIR)
Upon arrival in Madras, you will be met by our representative, who will assist you in transfer & check into Hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing covering Kapaleeshwarar Temple, San Thome Cathedral, Guindy National Park, Museum. Cool off the day by Marina Beach in the evening.

Day 02 : Chennai - Kanchipuram (76 KMS / 2 HRS)
Morning drive to Kancipuram, to visit various SHIV, VISHNU & PARVATI TEMPLES. I.e. Kailasanatha Temple, Sri Ekambaranathar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple.

Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (60 KMS / 1.5 HRS)
Evening drive to Mahabalipuram & upon arrival check into hotel.

Day 03 : Mahabalipuram
Here you will come across rare architecture on sea shore - Sea Shore Temples famous for Arjuna’s penance - carved in a huge rock, Rathas and Mandapams.

Day 04 : Mahabalipuram - Chennai ( 50 KMS / 1 HRS)
Drive to Madras.

Chennai - Madurai (BY AIR)
In time transfer to Madras airport to board flight for Madurai. Meeting & assistance upon arrival & transfer to hotel. Evening is best time to visit “Sri Meenakshi” Temple, so that you can take part in evening Puja. Overnight will be at hotel.

Day 05 : Madurai - Rameshwaram (152 KMS / 4.5 HRS)
Morning journey onto Rameshwaram. On arrival check into hotel. Evening visit to Ramanathaswamy Temple. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Rameshwaram
Day free to enjoy the virgin beach of Dhanushkodi. Evening will be free and overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Rameshwaram - Madurai
Morning drive to Madurai

Madurai - Chennai
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Madras. Upon arrival in Madras you will be met by our representative, who will assist you in transfer & check into hotel.

Day 08 : Chennai - Delhi (BY AIR)
In time transfer to Airport to board flight for Delhi.