South India Tour Ex Bangalore

Upon arrival at Bangalore International airport meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. Day for rest & leisure. Overnight Stay at hotel.

Morning after an early breakfast we will go on an excursion to Tirupati. Upon arrival in Tirupati proceed for Tirupati Temple Darshan.

Tirupati is located in Andhra Pradesh. Tirupati is an ancient Hindu temple town having historical references in Puranas. The temple of Lord Venkateswara is located on the Tirumala hill and Tirupati is at the footsteps of the Tirumala hills.

Later in the afternoon return to Tirupati hotel for night stay.

Today we will leave for Vellore and Mamallapuram, earlier known as Mahabalipuram. En-route we will visit Kanchipuram, known as the city of thousand temples.

At Vellore Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple is very famous temple for Darshan. Kanchipuram was a major seat of Tamil learning as well as an important place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, Jains and Hindus. Later continue drive to Mamallapuram.

Upon arrival in Mamallapuram and check into the hotel. After fresh-n-up we will proceed to sightseeing around Mamallapuram, the ancient port of Pallavas. The Five Rathas are a group of five monolithic temples, each created in different style.

In the evening transfer to the Mahabalipuram hotel for overnight stay.

Today we will go for temple tour of Thanjavur visiting Brihadeeswara Temple, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, this temple, perhaps the oldest Shiva temple in India has welcomed all from powerful kings passing through its hallowed portals seeking divine blessings for the good of their subjects, to the commoner. Thanjavur is the birthplace of the Carnatic music, musical instruments, dance and traditional handicrafts.
In the afternoon leave for Trichy. Upon arrival check into the hotel
Overnight stay at hotel in Trichy.

Activities : Heritage

After breakfast temple tour of Trichy (short name of Tiruchirappalli) visiting Srirangam - 5 kms from Trichy, located in an island of Srirangam. Surrounded by the Kaveri water is a 600 acre island town enclosed within the seven walls on the gigantic Sri Ranganathaswamy temple. There are no less than 22 gopurams, one of which is the tallest in India. The 72 m high 13 tiered Gopuram dominates the landscape for miles around.

Also visit the Rock Fort: Tirchy's most famous landmark is 83 mt high rock which is the only outcrop in the otherwise flat inland of the city. The most amazing fact about the rock is that it is one of the oldest in the world.
Later in the afternoon drive to Madurai. Upon arrival check into the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel at Madurai.

Activities : Heritage

After breakfast visit the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams (rising high above the surrounding country side). Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace - A gracious building in the Indo saracenic style, famous for the Stucco work on its domes & arches.
Also visit the Alagar Hills and Tirupara Kundran Rock temple. Afternoon check-out and drive to Rameshwaram. On arrival at Rameshwaram check-in at hotel and holy Darshan at Rameshwaram.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Activities : Heritage

Early in the morning take after breakfast drive to Kanyakumari. On arrival check in at hotel. After refresh excursion to Kanyakumari. Visit Vivekananda Memorial, Temples, explore the local markets and Sunset view. Evening free for self activities.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Activities : Heritage

Morning after breakfast drive to Madurai for temple tour of the sacred city of Madurai. It is situated on the bank of river Vaigai and has been the kingdom of Pandya kings in the past century. The place has a great cultural heritage and strong mythological history to be passed on to the next coming generations.

The city is constructed in the form of a lotus and is known as lotus city too. There is a beautiful temple constructed by the Pandyan kings and Lord Shiva is worshiped here. It was believed that divine nectar was showered at that place and due to it the Jasmine flowers bloom in the place all around. In the evening witness the Prayer Ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple.
Overnight stay at hotel at Madurai.

Activities : Heritage

Early in the morning take after breakfast drive to Bangalore for destination place or home.

Activities : Heritage