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Incredible South India Temple Tour

Planning for a south India tour with family or friends? Please make a note that most of the itineraries begin from Chennai – the capital city of Tamil Nadu and a great centre of cultural heritage & temple architecture. It is one such place in entire south India belt that showcases a perfect blend of the Dravid, Portuguese and the Dutch traditions.

Chennai:

Almost all the prominent places in Chennai can be explored in just a half day trip with a guide or any Indian travel agent. Places like St. George Fort (built in 1640 AD by the British East India Company), St. Mary's Church, Fort Museum (displaying old uniforms, coins, padlocks, old prints & palanquins) serve as the soul of Chennai. If you are art lover or a history buff – Chennai has endless attractions for you.

Mahabalipuram:

Next you can move to Mahabalipuram – the 7th century port city of south India. Located just 70 km from Chennai, this city was named after the Pallava king Mamalla. Its various historic monuments (dating back to 7th & 9th century) are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. When it comes to the finest of Dravidian architecture examples, Mahabalipuram is incomparable. Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance and Pandava Rathas are some of the best monolithic temples here.

Kanchipuram:

While taking an excursion from Mahabalipuram, you can easily explore Kanchipuram in just half day trip. Known for its temples & silk sarees, Kanchipuram lies at a distance of just 65 km from Mahabalipuram. You can hire a guide to explore the ancient temples like Kailasanatha Temple, Ekambaranatha, Kamakshi Amman Temple, etc.

Tanjore:

Flourished under the rule of Nayaks & Mahrattas kings, Tanjore boasts of being a heaven for religious minded people. Serving as a ‘Treasure House of Art' for centuries, this small but beautiful city showcases exquisite handicrafts like the art plate, pith-work, bronze icons, Thanjavur paintings & the classical south Indian musical instruments.

One can spend some relaxing moments at temples like Brihadeshwara temple. This is the place where an art lover can also find plenty of Dravidian art examples and beautiful Chola Fresco paintings.

Madurai:

This is your last halt in Tamil Nadu during this trip. This is the place where you can experience rich cultural heritage dating back to over 2500 years. It is the oldest city in Tamilnadu and offers attractions like Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Meenakshi Sundareshwar etc.

Periyar:

Located 136 km from Madurai, lies Periyar with its divine dense greens and serene waterways to welcome you in the God's own Country – Kerala. Popular for its wildlife sanctuary, Periyar gives an opportunity to spot and click animals like tigers, leopards, elephants, bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, monkey and a huge variety of birds. This is the place where you can actually explore aromatic spice plantation farms.

Kumarakom:

Moving to the next destination (by a houseboat, if possible), you drive to Kumarakom through huge Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is favourite among all the ornithologists, bird lovers and nature lovers. Cormorants, teals, ducks, darters (snake birds), night herons, egrets, & Siberian storks are the prime attractions of this sanctuary.

Alleppey:

Later you can board your houseboat for the watery land – Alleppey. Surrounded by picturesque backwaters, this is an ideal place for relaxation and relish authentic sea food delicacies.

Cochin:

Lastly, you can head towards Cochin for a half day tour, where you can explore attractions like Jewish Town & Chinese fishing nets, and enjoy watching Kerala's most popular classical dance – Kathakali.

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Contact a reputed south India tour planner and choose from a wide range of south India tour destinations. This is a unique belt blessed with the finest and most ancient temples and Dravid architectural patterns. Be it south India wildlife of south India temples, your trip will be memorable for a lifetime.

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