 Drive to Kanchipuram.The little Temple Town of Kanchipuram, or Kanchi, as it is popularly recognized for one of the seven holy cities of the Hindus. It remained the capital of Pallavas from 6th to the 8th centuries.They built numerous temples here. So your trip would include all the major temples to be visited in the city. Visit Kamakshi Temple devoted to Goddess Kamakshi. It has four colourful gopuras and the main chamber has a gold–plated roof.
The Kailasanatha Temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. It is the oldest temple constructed by Pallava ruler. This temple is encircled by 58 smaller shrines, each with splendid carvings of the various images of Shiva.
The Great Ekambareshvara Temple, constructed initially by the pallavas, has a 16–pillared mandapa in front of it, was added later by the Vijayanagar Kings. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the largest & ancient temples.
The Vaikuntha Perumal Temple is one of the 18 temples dedicated to Vishnu, erected by Varman II. This exceptional structure has three main chambers, built one on top of the other. Each of them enshrines an image of Vishnu in a different form – standing, sitting and reclining.
The Varadaraja Temple is the town’s main Vishnu temple. The chief deity in the form of Vishnu is known as Varadaraja. It is believed that the temple stands on the site where Brahma performed a Yagna (Sacrifice) to invoke Vishnus presence.Later proceed to Mahablipuram. On arrival check into hotel.
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After the early breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey. On arrival check in to the Houseboat. Enjoy an enchanting backwater cruise in the Houseboat. While cruising in this Floating villa, let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual-skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed-down Paddy fields, local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes, ancient temples and swaying coconut groves. Enjoy the food served on board. Overnight stay in the Houseboat.
After breakfast Enjoy the sightseeing tour of Chennai. The places of interest are Kalakshetra – it is also known as Temple of art is located outside the Elliots beach established in 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale to train, encourage and revive interest in Bharatanatyam which is the classical dance form of the state. Sri Parthasarathy Temple – devoted to Lord Krishna was originally built by the Pallavas in the 8th century AD
Mahabalipuram – worldwide renowned for its shore temples, it was the second capital of the Pallava kings of Kanchipuram.It is located 58 kilometres from Chennai on the Bay of Bengal. Later we would take you for trip to following places – Caves – There are nine rock cut cave temples.
Morning drive to Pondicherry, on arrival checks in to the hotel. Later enjoy the city tour of Pondicherrys main sights are Sri Aurobindo Ashram – established in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo after whose death the religious authority passed to one of his follower, a French woman known as the Mother. In the courtyard are the Samadhi of Aurobindo and The Mother where their mortal remains have been enshrined.
Drive to Tanjore enroute visit Chidambram. The Nataraja Temple– is located in the heart of Chidambaram town and cover an area of 40 acres. The roof of the chamber is covered with gold plates. This is the temple of the Cosmic Dancer, where the presiding divinity is called Nataraja. It has 56 pillars in the hall portraying 108 gestures of Bharat Natyam, the classical dance of Tamilnadu. On arrival, check–in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Tanjore.
Morning drive to Madurai enroute visit Trichy. Enjoy sightseeing tour of Trichy: Sri Rangnathaswamy Temple – The Temple at Srirangam is positioned 6 kilometers from the city center Trichy. The temple is built on an island in the middle of the Kaveri River and devoted to Lord Vishnu. It is also the largest temple in the world.
Morning visit Rameshwaram temple. The Ramanathaswamy Temple – is considered as one of the holy shrines of Hindus in India.
Morning visit Madurai Meenakshi AmmanTemple which is dedicated to Parvati who is known as Meenakshi and her consort Shiva, named here as Sundareswarar .The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2500 year old city of Madurai. After the visit drive to Kanyakumari. Enroute visit thirichendur temple. Evening Sunset view at Kanyakumari. Overnight stay at Kanyakumari.
Morning visit Vivekananda Rock, Suchindram with its unusual temple dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. The temple is noted for its huge Hanuman statue and musical pillars. Visit Sree Padmanabhaswami Temple. Later drive to Kovalam.Overnight stay at Kovalam.
After Breakfast drive to Trivandrum Airport/Railway station for the onwards journey.