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Temple Trials Tour

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Chennai
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Day 01 - Arrival Chennai On arrival at Chennai airport you are transferred to your hotel. Afternoon a half-day tour of Chennai city. Overnight at the hotel. Day 02 - Chennai In the morning . .
Country: India
City: Chennai
Duration: 11 Day(s) - 10 Night(s)
Tour Category: Family Tours
Departure Date: Thu 01 Jan '99
Package Itinerary

Day 01 - Arrival Chennai 
On arrival at Chennai airport you are transferred to your hotel. Afternoon a half-day tour of Chennai city. Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 02 -  Chennai 
In the morning embark on a full day excursion to Tirupati. Tirupati City is located in the southeastern part of Andhra Pradesh, in Chittoor district. It lies about 152-km northwest of Chennai in the Palkonda Hills. Tirupati is known as the abode of the Hindu god Venkateshvara. About 10-km northwest of Tirupati, at an elevation of 750m, is the sacred hill of irumala, which was considered very holy. One of the most important pilgrimage centers in India, the temple draws millions of  pilgrims and is believed to be the busiest pilgrimage centre in the world. Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 03 - Chennai - Mamallapuram-Distance 58 Kms
After breakfast drive to Mamallapuram en route visiting Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram is also known as the religious capital of south India. Kanchipuram is one of the seven sacred cities of India. Kanchipuram is most famous for a large number of temples, exquisitely hand-woven silk fabrics and silk sarees.Drive on and check into your hotel/beach resort. Later tour the temples of Mamallapuram. Overnight at the hotel/beach resort.

Day 04 - Mamallapuram - Chidambaram-Distance 205 kms
In the morning drive to Chidambaram and check into your hotel. Chidambaram greets us with a beautiful temple, dedicated to Lord Nataraja - God Siva, in the form of a cosmic Dancer. This is one of the few temples where Siva and Vishnu are enshrined under one roof. Dedicated to Lord Nataraja, this ancient temple of the Cholas is unique not only it is devoted solely to the art of Bharatanatyam, but also it is one of the rare temples where Shiva is represented by an idol rather than the customary Lingam. Later visit the famous Nataraja Temple. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 05 - Chidambaram - Trichy - Distance 173 Kms
In the morning drive to Trichy and check into your hotel. Tiruchirappalli, situated on the banks of the river Cauvery is the fourth largest city in Tamil Nadu. It was a citadel of the early Cholas which later fell to the Pallavas. Trichy is a fine blend of tradition and modernity built around the Rock Fort.Later a half-day tour of Trichy City. Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 06 -  Trichy 
In the morning is a full day excursion to Thanjavur. Thanjavur was the ancient capital of the Chola  Kings whose origins, go back to the beginning of the Christian era. Power struggles between these groups were a constant feature of their early history, with one or other gaining the ascendancy at various times. Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 07 - Trichy - Madurai - Distance 128 Kms
In the morning drive to Madurai and check into your hotel. One of South India's great temple towns, Madurai is synonymous with the celebrated Meenakshi Temple. Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai has a rich cultural heritage passed on from the great Tamil era more than 2500 years old. Madurai was an important cultural and commercial centre even as early as 550 AD. It was the capital city for the great Pandya kings. Later a half-day tour of Madurai city. Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 08 -  Madurai 
Morning has a full day excursion to Rameswaram. Rameshwaram is an island situated in the gulf of manner at the very tip of the Indian peninsula. A very important pilgrim centre of the Indians. Rameshwaram is the place from where Lord Rama, built a bridge across the sea to rescue his consort Sita, from her abductor, Ravana. This is also the place where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva to cleanse away the sin of killing Ravana.Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 09 - Madurai - Kanya Kumari Distance 214 kms
In the morning drive to Kanya Kumari and check into your hotel. Kanyakumari is situated in the farthest south of the peninsular of India and is in the adjoining point of the three oceans comprising the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. Kanyakumari has acquired international fame as a Hindu pilgrimage.Later a half-day tour of this holy town. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 - Kanya Kumari - Trivandrum Distance 85 Kms
In the morning drive to Trivandrum and check into your hotel/beach resort. Afternoon is a half-day tour of Trivandrum city where you will visit the Padmanabhapuram Temple which is 45 km and is a large mansion of the Travancore Kings. It is known for its fascinating natural splendor. Tiruchendur (85 km) is the site of a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Subramanya. The temple located here on the shore of the Bay of Bengal is one of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya. The location of the temple draws a perennial stream of devotees. The temple overlooking the singing sea is an inspiring sight. Later you will be transfer to the international airport to connect the flight for onwards journey.

Day 11 - Depart Trivandrum 
After breakfast you will be providded departure transfer to the Trivandrum airport to connect the flight for onward journey.

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