South India Temple Tour

1 night stay in Bangalore, 2 nights in Ooty, 1 night in Cochin, 1 night in Alleppy, 2 nights in Kovalam, 2 nights in Madurai, 2 nights Tanjore, 2 nights in Pondicherry, 1 night in Mahabalipuram, 1 night in Chennai. Daily Breakfast. Botanical gardens, Ayurvedic massage, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Meenakshi Temple, Ramanathaswamy Temple, Airatesvara Temple, Siva Nataraja Temple, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pancha Pandava Rathas.
Duration	15 Nights / 16 Days
Region	Indian sub continent
Country	India
City	Bangalore, Ooty, Cochin, Backwaters, Kovalam, Madurai, Tanjore, Pondicherry, Mahabalipuram, Chennai

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Day 02: Bangalore - Ooty
In the morning drive to Ooty. On arrival, check in at the hotel.
Rest the day is free at leisure. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 03: Ooty
In the morning visit Botanical gardens, which are major tourist attractions of Ooty, which is the highest point in Ooty.
Overnight in the hotel.

Day 04: Ooty - Coonoor - Cochin
In the morning board the Toy Train to Coonoor.
On arrival in Coonoor, drive for Cochin.
On arrival in Cochin, check in at the hotel. Rest the day is free at leisure.
In the evening enthrall yourself with a special presentation of the colorfully costumed Kathakali Dance.
Overnight in the Hotel.

Day 05: Cochin - Alleppy (Backwaters)
In the morning drive to Alleppy to board Rice boat.
In houseboats, traditional Kerala food will be served. Lunch, Dinner & overnight on Boat.

Day 06: Alleppy (Backwaters) - Kovalam
After breakfast drive to Kovalam. On arrival, check in at the Hotel. Rest the day is free at leisure on the beach
You may take Ayurvedic massage or treatment at the hotel on direct payment basis.
Overnight in the Hotel.

Day 07: Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam
After breakfast same day trip to Kanyakumari.
Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Ferry service is available to reach the rock memorial.
Visit the Sangam which is the meeting point of the three major bodies of water, the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
Drive back to Kovalam. Overnight in the Hotel.

Day 08: Kovalam - Madurai
In the morning drive to Madurai, the second largest city of Tamil Nadu.
On arrival, check in at the hotel.
Visit an interesting ceremony at Meenakshi Temple of taking lord Shiva in a procession with the musicians to the Goddess Parvati for the night halt.

Day 10: Madurai - Trichy - Tanjore
In the morning drive to Tanjore en route visiting Trichy. In Trichy visit the famous Rock Fort Temple
On arrival in Tanjore, check in at the hotel.

Day 11: Tanjore
In the morning have half day city tour of visit Sri Brahadeeswarar temple. Also visit the Palace right next to the temple, built by the Nayaks and the Marathas.
Rest the day is free at leisure. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 12: Tanjore - Darasuram - Chidambaram - Pondicherry
In the morning, drive to Pondicherry (Puducherry). On the way visit Airatesvara Temple in Darasuram & Siva Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram.
On arrival in Pondicherry, check in at the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 13: Pondicherry
In the morning visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram founded by the philosopher-saint Sri Aurobindo in 1926 to put into practice his ideals of a peaceful community. At the Ashram's hand-made paper factory one can buy the most wonderful paper products.
Overnight in the hotel.

Day 14: Pondicherry - Mahabalipuram
Drive to Mahabalipuram, Visit Thirukadalmallai temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple was built by the Pallavas for safeguarding the sculptures from the waves of the ocean. Visit Pancha Pandava Rathas These Rathas (chariots) are five in number and carved out of a single rock. The five rathas (chariots) are architectural precursors of the temples of south Indian.
Shore Temples were built in 7th century, during the reign of Rajasimha, and represent the final phase of Pallava art. The two spires of the temples contain a shrine for Lord Vishnu, and for Lord Shiva
Overnight in the hotel.

Day 15: Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Chennai
In the morning drive to Chennai en route visit Kanchipuram.
Kanchi has about 126 temples remaining in total and a few more in its outskirts.
On arrival in Chennai, check in at the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 16: Chennai - Home
In the morning city sightseeing. Visit Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple, Jain Temple.
Evening transfer to airport to board the flight for onward destination.
Tour Ends

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