Duration: 7 Nights/ 8 Days Places Covered : Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur, Trichy and Madurai
South India is not only known for its amazing collection of spices and its beautiful silks but also for its temples. Having a rich culture and a complex historical past, India prides itself on their structures which withstood the test of time. Temples of prayer and worship as well as old buildings of historic value are scattered all over South India and are destined by those who want to get a taste of the culture of the South Indians.
A Trip to the Temples
Your trip to view the different famous temples would start at Chennai International Airport. The trip will be and 8-day immersion in the different structures of South India wherein you will be accompanied and assisted by an English-speaking guide.
In Chennai, history and museum enthusiasts can visit the national art gallery and museum, Fort St. George, St. Mary's Church and the Mylapore temple. Temple as well as breathtaking views of oceans, roads, canals (if you plan to go on a short cruise), and mountains (if you plan on going trekking) will be made available to the culture hungry traveler.
Other sights and temples which will be visited are:
Rock hewn temple of Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram
The world's stone bas relief also in Mahabalipuram
The Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram
Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville and Matri Mandir of Pondicherry
Brahadeeswara temple from the Chola dynasty (a World Heritage monument)
Temple town of Tamil Nadu
Meenakshi Temple of Madurai
Feel the South India experience for yourself. Enrich your senses and experience the rich culture of South India through their different temples as well as talk to the natives and get a feel of the local colors of Southern India. Book now and you will be glad you did.