Overview
SOUTH INDIA TEMPLE TOUR
Embark on a spiritually enriching and culturally fascinating South India Temple Tour, exploring some of the region’s most magnificent temples, ancient heritage sites, sacred traditions, and beautiful landscapes. Begin your journey in Chennai (Madras), the vibrant gateway to South India, where you can experience the city's rich Tamil culture and visit famous temples showcasing traditional Dravidian architecture. Continue to Mahabalipuram, renowned for its spectacular Shore Temple, ancient rock-cut monuments, magnificent stone carvings, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites that reflect the artistic brilliance of the Pallava dynasty. Proceed to Kanchipuram, one of South India's most sacred temple towns and an important pilgrimage destination, famous for magnificent temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, along with its traditional silk sarees. Continue to Trichy (Tiruchirappalli), where the magnificent Rockfort Temple and the grand Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam offer an unforgettable spiritual experience. The journey then takes you to Tanjore (Thanjavur), home to the spectacular Brihadeeswarar Temple, one of the finest examples of Chola architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing the incredible craftsmanship and devotion of ancient South India. Next, visit Madurai, one of Tamil Nadu's most important pilgrimage cities, famous for the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple, whose towering gopurams, intricate sculptures, colorful halls, and sacred atmosphere make it one of the highlights of the tour. Continue towards Periyar, where spirituality meets nature amidst the scenic Western Ghats, lush forests, spice plantations, and beautiful landscapes. Proceed to Cochin (Kochi), Kerala's historic coastal city, where visitors can experience its unique blend of Indian, European, and traditional Kerala heritage, along with ancient churches, temples, markets, and famous Chinese fishing nets. The journey then continues to Bangalore, the modern and vibrant capital of Karnataka, before reaching Mysore, the magnificent “City of Palaces,” renowned for the grand Mysore Palace, historic temples, traditional markets, and rich royal heritage. This extensive journey offers a beautiful combination of temple architecture, spirituality, history, culture, UNESCO heritage, royal palaces, nature, and South Indian traditions, making it ideal for pilgrims, families, history lovers, photographers, and travelers seeking an immersive experience across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. From ancient Dravidian temples and sacred pilgrimage towns to lush Western Ghats, historic Cochin, vibrant Bangalore, and the royal grandeur of Mysore, this tour beautifully showcases the spiritual and cultural richness of South India.
Itinerary
* Arrive into Chennai.
* Welcome to 'Neelam's South India Temple Tour'.
* On arrival in Chennai, you will be met and transferred by our representative to your hotel.
* Overnight: Hotel
* Overnight – Hotel
* The former was the main port of Pallava dynasty & has exquisite rock-cut monuments, monolithic structures and bas reliefs. It is also a beach resort.
* Kanchipuram is famed for its hand - woven cottons and kanjivaram silk.
* Evening transfer to railway station to catch a train for Trichy.
* Overnight: Train
* Afternoon proceed to visit the ancient temples dedicated to Lord Ganapathi - 434 steps cut out into the rock side and interspersed with shrines, lead to the temple, yet another flight leads to the temple of Lord Shiva.
* The ascend is climaxed by magnificent view of the sacred Kaveri River.
* Visit Srirangam a massive temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu which contains within its walls a bazzar.
* Overnight: Hotel
* Upon arrival, transfer into hotel.
* Overnight: Hotel
* Visit the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering Gopurams (rising high above the surrounding country side).
* Later visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace - a gracious building in the Indo Saracenic style, famous for the stucco work on its domes and arches.
* Evening free at leisure actitives.
* Overnight: Hotel
* Upon arrival, check into hotel.
* Later visit Periyar National Park.
* Overnight: Hotel
* Upon arrival check into hotel.
* Rest of the day free at leisure.
* Overnight: Hotel
* Visit Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, & St. Francis Church.
* Afternoon free at leisure activities.
* Overnight: Hotel
* Upon arrival, transfers to your hotel.
* Overnight – Hotel
* The Chenna Kesava Temple of Belur built 900 years ago is an exquisite example of Hoysala art.
* Halebid's 12th century Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temple are masterpieces of hindu art.
* Overnight: Hotel
* Visit the Mysore Palace, Art Gallery, and Chamundi Hills and on the way back from these hills visit Nandi Bull.
* Overnight: Hotel
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions | Exclusions |
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Accommodation as pe itinerary | Airfare / Train |
Daily Breakfast | Lunch & Dinner |
Sightseeing as per the itinerary. | Special sessions/activities at Isha Yoga Center. |
Private AC Vehicle for Transfers & Sightseeing. | adventure Activities & Personal Expenses. |
Pickup & Drop from Delhi | Anything Not Mentioned Under Inclusions. |
Driver Allowance, Toll Tax & Parking. | Guide Charges. |
All Applicable Hotel Taxes. |
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Policy
- Neelam Holidays Journeys shall not be responsible for any delays or alterations in the program or indirectly incurred expenses in cases such as natural hazards, accidents, breakdown of machinery, weather conditions, landslides, political closure, or any untoward incidents.
- We do not provide any insurance policy to cover the expenditure on sickness or accidents or losses incurred due to theft or other reasons.
- Numerous factors such as weather and road conditions the physical ability of participants etc. may bring alteration in the itinerary. We reserve the right to make necessary changes in the schedule in the interest of safety, comfort, and general well-being!