Day 1 : Delhi Arrive
Arrive Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel by an
airconditioned transport.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Delhi - Agra
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning combined city tour of New & Old Delhi by an airconditioned transport with
English/language speaking guide visit Qutab Minar, India Gate (War Memorial), Lakshmi Narayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple, drive past President's House,
Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings. Also visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and
drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk.
Afternoon leave Delhi by an airconditioned transport for Agra.
Arrive Agra and check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Agra - Delhi
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning city tour of Agra by an airconditioned transport with English/language
speaking guide visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor
Shah Jehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.
Also visit the Agra Fort containing the Halls of Private and Public audience and other
palace.
Afternoon leave Agra by an airconditioned transport for Delhi.
Arrive Delhi and check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Delhi - Chennai
Breakfast at hotel.
In time transfer to airport to connect flight for Chennai.
Arrive Chennai. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Chennai by an airconditioned half day sightseeing tour, visiting Gandhi Memorial, Kala Kshetra, Mylapore temple and Marine beach.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 : Chennai - Tirupathi - Chennai
Breakfast at hotel.
Full day excursion to Tirupathi Tirupathi is a temple town known for the famous ancient temple of Lord Venkateswara (Lord of seven hills or Balaji, as he is affectionately known ) on the top of the 860mts high Tirumala hills. The temple of Lord Venkateswara is not only believed to be amongst the oldest temples in the country, but also the richest of them all .Legend has it that Lord Venkateswara borrowed money from the divine treasurer Kubera for his wedding expenses. He is still paying back this debt which is why the pilgrims donate generously to the temple funds.
In the evening return to Chennai.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave Chennai by an airconditioned transport for Mahabalipurm enroute visiting Kanchipuram:- is the ancient capital of the Pallavas famous as a city of 1000 Temples and still has 124 shrines. The first temple dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century and has paintings on the walls. Temples of Ekambaswara , Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of interest. Kanchipuram is also famous for its silks.
Arrive Mahabalipuram and check in at hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Mahabalipuram by an airconditioned transport with English/language speaking guide, Mahabalipuram:- this ancient Pallava port, is today the sight of several antique sculptural marvels. In this ancient seaside town , shrines and huge sculptures cut-out of rocks more than 1200 years back during the reign of Pallava Kings in the region can be seen. The rock carvings depicting mythological episodes - of demons, Gods and animals in battle and others - are truly poems in stone. The only shore temple which remains here is the spectacular two - spired shrine, unique because it houses both Lord Shiva and the Lord Vishnu in its sanctum-sanctorum.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 : Mahabalipuram - Tiruvannamallai - Pondicherry
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning leave Mahabalipuram by an airconditioned transport for Pondicherry enroute visiting Tiruvannamallai(112kms/03hrs)- a pilgrim centre with an ancient temple of Lord Shiva, which carries a strong whiff of the French presence in India. This erstwhile French colony on the east coast of South India merged with the rest of the country in 1954. Legend says that Pondicherry is the place where St.Agasthaya settled down.
Arrive Pondicherry and check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Pondicherry - Chidambram - Tanjore
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning visit Aurbindo Ashram, the city of dawn, which is 10kms north of Pondicherry. This ashram promotes Aurbindo's ideas in bringing about a synthesis of Yoga and modern science, so as to unite the spirit and matter.
Afternoon leave Pondicherry by an airconditioned transport for Tanjore enroute visiting Chidambaram(65kms/1.5hrs) also called as Thillai, which has the famous Nataraja temple with the root of the sanctum-sanctorum covered with golden plates is located in the centre of the town covering an area of 40 acres. In this temple, postures from the Bharatnatayam form of dance are depicted in sculpture. Natraja is Lord Shiva as a cosmic dancer.
Arrive Tanjore and check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 : Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai
Breakfast at hotel.
Monring city tour of Tanjore by an airconditioned transport with English/language speaking guide. Tanjore once the capital of Chola Kings, has the Brahadeswara temple(or the big temple of God).The temple tower rises to a height of 15mts from a square base of 29 mts and then tapers off, making a total of 66mts.
Afternoon leave Tanjore by an airconditioned transport for Madurai enroute visiting Trichy, short name of Trichurapalli, situated on the banks of Kaveri River is a blend of history and tradition as well as pilgrim centre, it is famous for Ranganath temple at Srirangam. Visit Rock fort and its temple at a height of over 23mts. Also visit Srirangam and Jambukeshwar Temple with English/language speaking guide.
Arrive Madurai and check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Madurai
After breakfast proceed to Rameshwaram- the most sacred temple town of India is an island hallowed by the epic Ramayana, where Lord Rama is said to have visited before going into battle of Srilanka. Legend has it that Lord Rama sent Hanuman to Mount Kailash to bring a Lingam for worship when he set foot after defeating Ravana. As Hanuman did not return when the auspicious hour was approaching, Sita made a sand Lingam so that worship could be performed in time, which is where the present day Ramanatha Swamy Temple stands close to sea on the eastern side of the island. One of the twelve Jyotirlingam shrines is also well known for its magnificent corridors and the massive sculptured pillars lining them.
Evening return back to Madurai.
Day 10 : Madurai - Chennai - Back Home
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning city tour of Madurai by an airconditioned transport with English/language speaking guide visiting Meenakshi temple, King Tirumala's Palace, Great tank and Gandhi museum.
Late afternoon transfer to airport to connect flight for Chennai.
Arrive Chennai and proceed to International airport to connect flight for onward destination. |
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