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16 DAYS PACKAGING TOURISM |
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Base on the discovery of incrediable india, this journey will show you the temples, palaces and Museum related to this ancident culture. Impressed into tamil indian culture you will get clues to understand the diversty and richness, tradtional and cultureal archititure of tamilians. We will see the real and truth of incrediable india in the south side.
DAY 1: MAHABALIPURAM
Mahabalipuram is a seaside village with a rich heritage. A flourishing port town in Tamil Nadu during the reign of the Pallava rulers, it is famous for its rock - cut art. Mahabalipuram is a part of the Golden Triangle circuit of South India along with Chennai and Kanchipuram.
ATTRACTION PLACE IN MAHABALIPURAM: Arjuna's Penance,Varaha Cave,Krishna Mandapam,Shore Temple ,
DAY 2: MAHA - KANCHEEPURAM
A 65-kilometre stretch of sun-scorched road connects Mahabalipuram to the fabled city of a thousand temples, Kanchipuram. There are 650 stone inscriptions in Kanchipuram belonging to different dynasties. The temples here reflect the maturity and efflorescence of Pallava art and the ornate and often imposing embellishments were produced later by the Chola, Vijayanagara and Chalukyan kings. There is a solemn grandeur, a grandiosity of vision and ornamental excess in the temples here.
VISITED PLACE IN KANCHIPURAM: Vedantangal- birds sanctuary, Muttukkadu, Covelong, Crocodile Bank, Silk weaving center, The kamakodi peetham.
DAYS 3 & 4: MAHA - PONDICHERRY
Pondicherry and Aurobindo Ghosh are inseparable. The famous nationalist leader, who turned mystic in later part of his life, made Pondicherry popular among the foreign tourists. The place is a must visit tour destination in the southern India. Situated on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, Pondicherry is a hot tourist spot among ant Europeans who believe in the philosophies of Aurobindo.
VISITED PLACE IN PONDICHERRY: Auroville, The French Heritage, Eglise de Sacred Coeur De Jesus, Serenity Beach, Arikamedu, The Statue of Dupleix,19th Century Light House,
DAY 5: PONDY -GINGEE, THIRUVANNAMALAI (back to pondy)
Gingee: The fort at Gingee is the most spectacular and strategic of all forts in Tamil Nadu. Founded by the Cholas, it rose to prominence in the 16th century under the Nayakas when most of the fortifications, temples and granaries were built. Thereafter it was successively occupied by the Adil Shahis, Marathas, Mughals, French and British until it was abandoned in the beginning of the 19th century.
Tiruvannamalai: is an ancient city named after the holy mountain "Tiruvannan Malai". Geologist consider this mountain is older than The Himalayas. The history of Tiruvannamalai can be tracked from B.C 100 Tamil Sangam age. Spiritual seekers and tourists comes to Tiruvannamalai town between the month of Novemeber, December and January. During that season many festival will be celebrated like Maha Deepam,
DAY 6: PONDY -CHIDAMBARAM, GANGAI KONDACHOLAPURAM, KUMBAKONAM
Chidambaram: This sacred temple town is located in Thanjavur district, about 60 km south of Pondicherry. The focal point of the town is the awe inspiring Nataraja Temple, built by the Cholas in the 9th century to honour their patron deity Lord Shiva as Nataraja, the “Lord of Cosmic Dance”.
VISITED PLACE : Nataraja Temple, Thillaikaliamman Temple, Annamalai University.
Kumbakonam is a famous temple town, located in the Thanjavur District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Kumbakonam is called temple town because of the large number of temples within the town and the surrounding areas. The Kumbakonam town is known for its intricately carved panchaloha idols, fine brasswares especially lamps, silk and betel leaves.
VISITED OF TEMPLES IN KOMBAKONAM : Airavatesvara Temple, Someswar Temple, Sarangapani Temple, Nageswaran Temple, Kumbeswara Temple,
Chakrapani Temple,
DAY 7: TANJORE - PERRIYA KOVIL
Tanjore: also known as Thanjavur, was the ancient capital of the Cholas, Nayakas and later the Maratha rulers. It was during the Chola period when Thanjavur reached the zenith of glory and became a center of learning and culture. The Thanjavur palace is among many architectural marvels of the Tanjore city. The Thanjavur palace was partly built by the Nayaks and partly by the Marathas.
VISITED PLACE IN TANJORE: The Royal museum, Art Gallery, Saraswathi Mahal Library,
DAY 8: KARAIKUDI - CHITTINADU
KaraikudiI: Situated in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu between Trichy and Rameshwaram, Karaikudi is the biggest city in Chettinadu and is famous for its Ganesha Temple, Saris, Distinctive Cuisine and Majestic Mansions. Comprising about 72 villages of which many of them were once the homes of wealthy merchant families known as the Chettiars. Today, it is an area of mostly deserted splendid mansions. The place derives its name from the famous plant "Karai" which abounds in the area. Their palaces are made of Burma teakwood and cattare marbles. The architecture is a blend of art deco, chinese and italian inspiration.
VISITED PLACE IN KARAIKUDI: Peculiar traditional tile factory, Kamban Mani Mandapam, Kaviarsar Kannadhasan Mani Mandabam, Chettinad Museum, Athangudi, Devakottai ,
DAY 9: MADURAI - HANDICRAFTS
Madurai: Known as the "city of nectar", Madurai is the oldest city in Tamil Nadu and was home to the ancient Tamil Sangam, the literary conclave that produced the first epic, Silappathikaram. Today, it is known to produce some of the finest textiles in India and some of the best harvests of jasmine flowers. One cannot ignore mention of the Meenakshi Temple, which is as well known for its architectural splendor as also a shelter, which inspired a thousand arts.
VISITED PLACE IN MADURAI: Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, Mariamman Teppakulam, Tirupparankundram, Gandhi Museum
DAY 10: MADURAI - THEKKADY
Thekkady: Periyar Tiger Reserve, one of the famous Wildlife Sanctuaries in India, spread across 777 Sq. Kms out of which 360 Sq. Kms is thick forest, is one of the best places for viewing wild elephants. There is a 26 Sq. Km. artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar river. A boat cruise on the lake is a great way to watch the wildlife.
Wild animals like the Elephant, Gaur, Sambar Deer and wild boar, which can be easily seen from close quarters during the serene boat ride. Other Mammals like the Nilgiri Thar, the lion tailed macaque, the bonnet macaque, the Malabar giant Squirrel, the flying Squirrel, the Tiger, the jungle cat and the sloth bear are seen only once in a while. Around 265 different species of birds like the Hornbill, stork, woodpecker, kingfisher, raptor, cormorant, grackle, darter etc. can also be seen.
The Shalimar Spice Garden Thekaddy is an intimate hotel that promises to make your Thekkady tour an affair to remember. The Shalimar Spice Garden hotel is spread over an area of about five acres of spice plantations.
VISITED PLACE IN THEKKADY: Periyar National Park, Boating, Trekking, Plantation Tours, Elephant ride tour, Spice villages.
DAY 11: THEKKADY - LOCAL
Thekkady is located in the Iddukki district of South India state, Kerala. Thekkady is situated towards the lower end of the state and close to the borders of the adjacent state, Tamil Nadu. The place is about 60 kms from the central Idukki and exists as a wonderful tourist place featuring hill stations, plantations and wildlife sanctuaries.
VISITED PLACE IN THEKKADY: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake, Kumily, Nature and Bird Watching Treks.
DAY 12: THEKKADY - KUMARAKOM
Kumarokom:Kerala, popularly known and believed as God's Own Country, is an ideal destination for business traveler as well as holidaymaker. One of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia , Kerala is India's only tropical paradise. The state is blessed with myriad features like dense tropical forests, beautiful beaches, cliffs, rocky coasts, an intricate maze of backwaters, still bays and astounding 44 radiant rivers. One such mesmerizing place in Kerala is Kumarakom, an enchanting backwater destination.
VISITED PLACE IN KUMARAKOM: Water Bird Sanctuary, Backwater Cruise, The Vembanad Lake, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls.
DAY 13: KUMARAKOM - BOAT HOUSE
Natural beauty is sheer poetry and nature's sound is sweet. Kerala is the land to experience such a paradise, where natural beauty is abounding and astonishing. Hills, forests, lakes, rivers, streams, sea shores, lush green paddy fields and coconut groves, it is just like listing tantalizing dishes to a hungry customer. No tourist would like to forgo this land, aptly termed in the tourist jargon as God's Own Country. This fig - leaf shaped land on the south - west tip of the Indian subcontinent is indeed a marvelous canvas of God's creation. This fertile land though small is rich in tradition, rituals and cultural heritage. Every form of art especially the folk art is a veneration of God's hand in creation, symbolizing ecology conservation. Kerala is also a land of myth, magic and occult practices. Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam have deep roots here - probably an offshoot of the pristine natural abundance. Visit Kerala - the ultimate paradise on earth to replenish and rejuvenate yourself. AT that day stay of one night in house boat.
DAY 14: TOURS to ALPOOUZHA (ALLEPPEY)
Alleppey:Kerala, popularly known and believed as God's Own Country, is an ideal destination for business traveler as well as holidaymaker. One of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia , Kerala is India's only tropical paradise. The state is blessed with myriad features like dense tropical forests, beautiful beaches, cliffs, rocky coasts, an intricate maze of backwaters, still bays and astounding 44 radiant rivers. One such place in Kerala that is synonymous of these features is Alappuzha or Alleppey .
VISITED PLACE IN ALLEPPEY: Alappuzha Beach, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja Temple, Krishnapuram Temple, Devi Temple, Chettikulangara Bhagavathy temple, Kottamkulangara Mahavishnu temple, one of the oldest churches in Kerala,
DAY 15: COCHIN
Cochin has many interesting tourism destinations that attract visitors and tourists from all over.
Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
Chinese Fishing Net
Built by the Portuguese in 1557, the Palace was presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi (Cochin). The palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch. On display here are beautiful Murals depicting scenes from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata and some of the puranic Hindu legends. The palace also houses Dutch maps of old Kochi, royal palanquins, coronation robes of former Maharajas of Kochi as well as the furniture belonging to that period.
VISITED PLACE IN COCHIN: Bolghatty Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, Cherai Beach,Hill Palace Museum, Thripunithra
DAY 16: DROP IN AIRPORT
After breakfast, Then have some time in the little streets of the city and the silks' merchants…
In the afternoon, go to COCHIN airport to fly to your home destination.
INCLUDED IN THIS JOURNEY
- Transportation in A/C vehicle
- Escort guide
- Toll & Parking expenses
- Local accident insurance
- Accomodation with breakfast allone.
NOT INCLUDED
-Beverages and personal expenditures
- Various tips left to your decision
- The extra charges for cameras and video cameras compulsory during the visits for certain monuments.
- Cancellation guarantee (33% of Journey's total amount of package tours)
- State entry tax for groups more than three vehicles
If you are interested, feel free to contact us !!
HAVE A GOOD JOURNEY....
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