The Magnificient South India Tour Package

Day 01:

Flight to Chennai. After being welcomed at the airport check into the hotel.

Day 02: Chennai

Start your day with a sightseeing tour of Chennai, formerly Madras. The port city is located in southeast India on the Coromandel Coast. Chennai, a phenomenal example of the peaceful coexistence of modernity and tradition, each complementing one another in a fine balance. Chennai tours help you explore this metropolis of Chennai in its different manifestations. Chennai was once a major center of the British Empire in India. Of Chennai's two thousand years of history still testify to the ancient temples of the city. We show first the Government Museum, the National Art Gallery and the Temple of the 16th Kapaleeshwarar Then drive past century Fort George, the famous Marina Beach and the St. Thomas Cathedral. This was built in honor of the Apostle Thomas, who was said to be in India.

Day 03: Chennai - Pondicherry

A four-hour drive south along the coast takes us to Pondicherry, the capital of the former French colony. Nested in the southern region of India between lush greens and the Bay of Bengal is the former French colony of puducherry. The magnificent statues of Joseph Francois Dupleix and Joan of Arc, the warrior saint of France tell of a significant French influence on the history of the place.With the spacious waterfront Goubert Salai, which was restored after the devastation of the tsunami in 2004, "Pondi" a jewel of colonial architecture represents Pondicherry worldwide established by the 1926 Aurobindo Ashram and the nearby Auroville was known. We will visit the ashram of Sri Aurobindo, the father of the "integral yoga," and the colonial city of Auroville.

Day 04: Pondicherry - Swamimalai

Next trip would be to south to Swamimalai. En route visit the famous temple of "Dancing Shiva", Chidambaram. The Shiva temple is one of the oldest and holiest of southern India. Here is the once mythical dance between Shiva and Parvati took place. In the world-famous Thousand Pillar Hall there are actually 999 ornate pillars plus one representing Shiva's leg. On the way we stop at a small temple in Gangaikondacholapuram whose high Vimana tower is decorated with hundreds of colorful statues of gods.

Day 05: Swamimalai - Tanjore

Drive to Tanjavur. Thanjavur district capital with more than 200,000 inhabitants, which lies about 310 km south of Madras on the upper end of the Cauvery delta is densely populated, extremely rich in historic sights and the surrounding fertile. The Indians named the area around Thanjavur as the "rice bowl" of south India. Be impressed here by the investment of Brihadeshvara Temple. This temple was built in the 11th symmetric Century built to impress with its fantastic stone carving on the gopurams, the temple towers, and the 5-meter-high granite Nandi bull. It has been the treasure house of art for centuries the magnificent palace, Rajah Serfoji's Saraswathi Mahal Library, Art Gallery and also for its exquisite handicrafts like the Art Plate, pithwork, bronze icons.

Day 06: Tanjore - Trichy - Tanjore

Further inland, about 55 km from Thanjavur, Trichy is the district capital. The first thing that strikes one in Trichy, is the enormous Rock Fort Temple, from where you can enjoy spectacular views over the city. The early cave temple on the flanks of the rock well worth a visit. In particular, the area surrounding the city is rich in art historical sites that you can visit us. Tiruchy is a fine blend of tradition and modernity built around the Rock Fort. Apart from the fort, there are several churches colleges and missions dating back to the 1760s. With its excellent infrastructure facilities, Tiruchy will serve as a good base to see central Tamilnadu. Srirangam is one of the largest and most interesting temple complexes in India, the Ranghanatha Temple. The first temple of this plant was built in the 10th century. Since that time the place was the center of Vaishnavism, and is now the largest Vishnu temple in South India. Return trip to Tanjore for night stay.

Day 07: Tanjore - Madurai

Drive to Madurai, the cultural capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. Here was the Dravidian culture culminating in art and architecture, as expressed in particular in the famous Menakshi Temple. The capacity with up to 10,000 pilgrims a dayis one of the most visited pilgrimage centres in South India. The temple towers are covered from top to bottom in a breathtaking profusion of different colored images of gods, animals and mythical figures. In the daily evening ceremony you can see how God Shiva is carried in the bedroom of his wife Menakshi. One will experience the evening ceremony in the temple.

Day 08: Madurai

Visit to the Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple with its five huge, figurines decorated gate towers. In the famous temple from early morning until late at night, there is lively, bustling, constantly meet a new group of pilgrims who had some weeks to arrive. Subsequently one must go to the airy palace Tirumallai Nayak with his remarkable throne room and look at yourself.

Day 09: Madurai - Periyar

After a scenic trip through the magical landscape to reach the Periyar National Park.At Herb garden you will find all the products that make up the reputation of the Orient: pistachios, pepper and cinnamon.

Day 10: Periyar - Kumarakom (Backwaters)

In the early morning you can expect an exciting boat ride on the Periyar National Park Reservoir. With a little luck you can watch Gaure (Indian bison), sambar and wild elephants. After breakfast at hotel, drive on curvy track with impressive views through coffee and tea plantations. Maybe you can watch tea pickers at harvest. Afternoon you arrive at your lovely resort in the backwaters of Kerala. Enjoy a romantic cruise on the lake Vembanand into the sunset.

Day 11: Kumrakom - Cherai Beach Resort (near Cochin)

Drive to Cochin, where our local guide shows you the most important sights: the Chinese fishing nets, the Jewish Synagogue, the Dutch Palace, Portuguese architecture and Bolghatty Palace. You can also browse in the small antique shops and there may spot the occasional treasure. Continue to Cherai Beach Resort. The location of the resort is so unique, because behind the resort backwaters and the Arabian Sea in front of the resort is. Fantastically beautiful.

Day 12: Cherai Beach Resort

The entire day is at leisure. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and let the impressions of the trip on you.

Day 13: Cochin - Chennai or Bangalore

Drive to the airport and flight to Cochin either Chennai or Bangalore. Next flight home. Namaste!