Shree Saara Tourism : Tourism in South India,Pondicherry Tours,South India Travel Tourism,South India Trip,Heritage Tours

south India Temple Tours takes you on a fascinating journey to the land rich in temples. There are several towns in South India that are specifically known as the 'Temple Towns' owing to some of the brilliant temples of the town. The south Indian style of temple architecture is called Dravida Style of Temple Architecture. The Vimana and the Gopurams characterize this style. The Vimana is a tall pyramidal tower consisting of several diminishing smaller storeys standing on a square base. The Gopuram is two storeys gateway to the temple separated by a horizontal molding. The Prakara or the outer wall encloses the temple. The Pallavas, the Cholas, the Pandyas, the Vijayanagar rulers and the Nayaks had contributed to the development of South Indian temples.

Kerala first temple on South India Temple Tours is the Guruvayoor Temple, one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centers of Kerala. Located 29 km to the west of Trichur, the Sri Krishna Temple draws maximum pilgrims and tourists. The square shaped Sri Kovil is the sacred sanctum of the temple and enshrines the main deity. The temple also houses the images of Ganapati, Sri Ayyappa and Edathedathy Kavil Bhagavathy. Only Hindus can enter the temple.

Destinations Covered : Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Tanjore - Trichy - Madurai - Ramesharam - Trivandrum

Itinerary

Day 1 :	Arrive Chennai
You will be met and assisted at the airport or station on arrival. Transfer to your hotel. Relax for the day. Overnight at Hotel

Day 2&3 :	Chennai - Tirupati
By road covering 140 km in approx. 3 hr After breakfast, proceed for Chennai. Check in at hotel in Chennai. Relax in the evening. Overnight at Chennai.

Day 4&5 :	Chennai - Mahabalipuram
By Road Covering 58 Km in approx. 1 hr Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Mahabalipuram by surface. On arrival, check in at hotel. In the afternoon sight seeing of Mahabalipuram - famous for the seven pagodas. Overnight at the hotel

Day 6 :	Mahabalipuram - Tanjore
By road covering 309 km in approx. 7 hr Breakfast at hotel. Leave for Tanjore. Reach and relax at hotel. In the afternoon drive to Tanjore also known as Thanjavur (The rice bowl of TAMIL NADU). Proceed for sight seeing of Tanjore. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7&8 :	Tanjore - Trichy - Tanjore
Full Day excursion Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion to the city of Trichy. Visit the ancient temples dedicated to Lord Ganapathi, 434 steps cut out into the rock side and interspersed with shrines, lead to the temple. Return to hotel and relax. Overnight at hotel.

Day 9 :	Tanjore - Madurai
		By road covering 183 km in approx. 4 hr Later leave for Madurai by surface and en route visit Karaikudi (Chettinad). On arrival, transfer to hotel and relax. Overnight at Madurai.

Day 10 :	Madurai
Breakfast at hotel.Freshen up and by afternoon visit the famous Madurai Meenakshi temple (dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering GOPURAMS) .Watch the evening AARTI at Meenakshi Temple - THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE TOUR. Overnight at Madurai

Day 11 :	Rameshwaram
Excursion Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion to Rameshwaram, a city of swell and gentle sand dunes, embellished with the delicacy of casurina trees and stark palms. Return to Madurai by evening. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 :

Madurai - Trivandrum

By road covering 264 km in approx. 6 hr Breakfast at hotel. Leave for Trivandrum by surface and reach late evening. Relax at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 :	Trivandrum to gurvayoor Krishnan temple
Breakfast at hotel. Start tour in the morning visiting the Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple, Napier Museum, Chitralayam Arts Gallery, Zoological gardens, Reptile house, Observatory and Kanakakunnu Palace. Overnight at Trivandrum.

Day 14 :	Departure From cochin
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer for flight to the airport or station for train to the next destination. By shree saara tourisme www.pondicherrytours.com