Today, proceed for your exciting tour to the land of colors – India. On arrival, meet our executive and transfer to your pre-booked hotel. Check-in and relax at your hotel. Later get ready for sightseeing tour of Chennai including Marina Beach, the second longest beach in the world. Visit The St. George Fort, built in 1653, is currently used as the state government's secretariat. Fort St. George was the first British fortress in India. Since Fort St. George was completed on April 23rd, coinciding with St. George's Day; the fort was christened Fort St. George, which soon became the hub of merchant activity. The fort led to the development of a new settlement called George Town. Over a period of time Fort St. George helped the British to extend their influence over the Carnatic region. At present, Fort St. George serves as the administrative headquarters for the Tamil Nadu state Legislative Assembly and also houses a garrison for troops in transit to various locations in South India. Overnight at the hotel.

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After breakfast, proceed for a day trip to Kanchipuram, situated 70 kms from Chennai. Kanchipuram is one of the seven most sacred pilgrim centers for the Hindus. Kanchipuram has around 126 temples in total and a few more in its outskirts. There are several big temples, notably Ekambaranatha Temple which is one of the five form of abodes of Lord Siva, (it is the earth abode here, other abodes include Chidambaram (Sky), Sri Kalahasti (air), Thiruvanaikoil (water) and Tiruvannamalai (fire)), Kamakshi Amman Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kumara Kottam, Kachapeshwarar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple and many more. The city has a flourishing handloom industry. Kanchipuram is home to some of the most skilled silk weavers that are producing uniquely exotic and vibrantly colorful Kanchipuram silk sarees. Such is the popularity of Kanchipuram silk that the city hosts the world famous Silk Tourism Festival in the month of October, each year. Later visit Vedanthangal Sanctuary, the oldest bird sanctuary in India. Its such a place, which can't easily fade off from one's memories. The sanctuary is an amazing place to be in, especially during the Sunset, as you can spot thousands of birds returning to their nests and dotting trees. You can spot several species of birds of which most are migratory. Some of the birds that visit the bird sanctuary every year are Grey Heron, Cormorant, Egrets, Darter, Open-billed Stork, Spoonbill, White Ibis, Grebes, Night Herons, and Grey Pelican. Later return back to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

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After breakfast, check out and drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival, check-in to your pre-booked hotel. Mahabalipuram has various historic monuments built mostly between the 7th and the 9th century. The majority of these temples and monuments have been built by one or another Pallava kings. Kings of later dynasties too have done some additions and restoration works. These temples are very different from the later-Dravidian era temples that were built in the reign of the famous Chola kings Raja Raja and Rajendra Chola. Visit the Arjuna Penance. The Arjuna's penance is one of the most famous stone carvings at Mahabalipuram. It is an enormous relief made on two massive boulders. One of the biggest open-air rock canvases in the world, the Arjuna's penance is 31m long and 9m high. The surface of the rock has detailed carvings, showing the most endearing and natural renditions of animals especially the elephants and monkeys. The skillfully carved edifice, Arjuna's penance, is named after the Mahabharatha hero, Arjuna. The subject of the carving is either how Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, performed severe austerities so that he could obtain Lord Shiva's weapon to destroy his enemies or an illustration of how King Bhagiratha brought the River Ganges down to earth so that the souls of his ancestors could rest in peace. Also, visit Five Raths. These 'Ratha' temples of Mahabalipuram are commonly called the Pancha Pandava Ratha. These temples are considered pioneer of the Dravidian monolith and mark the point of transition between the earlier tradition of rock-carved temples and the later tradition of freestanding stone structures. There are actually eight Rathas at Mahabalipuram out of which five are named after the five Pandavas of Mahabharata and one after Draupadi. The five rathas that can be seen are Dharmaraja Ratha, Bhima Ratha, Arjuna Ratha, Draupadi Ratha, and Nakul Sahadev Ratha. Later in the afternoon, we drive you to the Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram. Shore Temple is one of the oldest temples in South India and the oldest one based on the Dravidian style architecture. It belongs to the early 8th century AD and is considered a pioneer in the Dravidian temple art. The monuments are floodlit at night in order to make it visible in the night. In fact, the temple looks great in the moonlit night. Later in the afternoon visit to Tiger’s Cave. Tiger's Cave is just 4 kilometers off to the main monument complex of the Mahabalipuram beach. The place is actually an open-air theatre, where activities and programs highlighting the cultural heritage of Tamilnadu are held. As this place is ashore Coromandel Coast, it is very serene and calm. Overnight at the hotel.

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After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Pondicherry. On arrival, check-in to your pre-booked hotel. Later, get ready for a city tour of Pondicherry. The unmistakable French connection, the tree-lined boulevards, the quaint colonial heritage buildings, the spiritual scene, the endless stretches of unspoiled virgin beaches, backwater, a surprising choice of restaurants serving a melange of cuisines, provide a heady mix that draws travelers from near and far. Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, the final resting place of the founder of the Ashram, Sri Aurobindo and mother. The ashram’s influence can be felt in most of Puducherry. The main ashram building is where the mortal remains of Aurobindo and the Mother are kept. Their ‘Samadhi’ or mausoleum, which is generally surrounded by supplicating devotees, is in the central courtyard under a frangipani tree and is covered daily with flowers Children below 3 years of age are not allowed into the ashram and photography is allowed only with permission of the ashram authorities. Also visit Church Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus for seeing stained glass windows, built in Gothic style. Later in the afternoon, proceed to the botanical garden. The gate leading to the garden is reminiscent of French architecture and it stands out from its immediate surroundings because it is smack in the middle of the old Tamil town. Enjoy your evening at Chunnambar. Chunnambar is situated 8 kms from Puducherry, along the Cuddalore Main Road. This tropical paradise is flanked by a quiet-flowing creek on one side. The beach at Chunnambar also known as Plage Paradiso is located near the mouth of the backwater. A short, pleasant cruise into the sea from here could reward you with the memorable sight of playful dolphins in natural habitat, horsing around. Overnight stay at the hotel.

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After breakfast, drive to Chidambaram. On arrival, transfer to your pre-booked hotel. After check-in ready yourself to visit the sights of the place.Chidambaram tourism is dotted with beautiful temples. It is amongst the most venerated towns in Southern India. The sacred city has some of the finest architectural marvels that its famous temples reflect. Among the most widely visited pilgrimage spots is the Nataraja Temple, that sprawls in an area of 40 acres in the heart of the city with the presiding deity being Lord Nataraja. Later visit Chidambaram temple. The Chidambaram temple houses the Nataraja (Shiva in Ananda Tandava pose; the Cosmic Dance of bliss) statue. It is of great religious, historical and cultural significance. Chidambaram is one of the foremost Shaivite shrines in India. It is interesting to note that the word "Koyil" or temple in the Tamil Shaivite tradition refers to Chidambaram, where Nataraj is enshrined in the Ananda Tandavam (Dance of Bliss) pose. Chidambaram is one of the Panchabhoota signifying the 5 elements of wind water, fire, earth, and space. The famous Tamil poets like Sambandar, Appar, Sundarar as well as Manikkavacakar have sung verses in praise of Chidambaram temple. Besides the above-mentioned poets, there are many other literary works that praise the glory of Chidambaram. Later, visit The Sivakamiamman Temple. It has Sivaganga tank, which has the thousand-pillar hall as one of the major features of the temple. Also, visit Kaali temple. Overnight at the hotel.

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We drive you to Trichy, en route visit to Tanjavur. After breakfast check out for your journey towards the cultural capital of peninsular India. Thanjavur, which is popularly known as Tanjore, is situated between the city of Tiruchirapalli and the Coromandel Coast. The city of Thanjavur is named after a demon by the name of Tanjan-an asura. According to the legend, the last wish of the demon was that the place should be named after him. Thanjavur has the pride of being the best among the best in Cholamandalam. That was because Tanjore was the capital city of mighty Cholas. Thanjavur is known as the 'Granary of South India'. Thanjavur, the royal city, also has a rich and varied heritage for which it is known across the globe. The city has always been the center of knowledge, art, and culture that reached its peak between the 10th and 14th centuries, under the reign of the mighty Cholas. The city is still proud of its cultural heritage and continues to be the centre of classical arts and music in spite of the advent of the technology era. Now proceed your trip with the famous Brihadeswara temple. The Brihadeswara temple is one of the most ancient and the most celebrated Hindu temple in the world. The UNESCO has adjudged this thousand years old temple a "World Heritage Site". Brihadeswara is the most illustrious and a brilliant example of the Dravidian style temple architecture. The building that carries the main sanctum is known as the 'Periya Kovil'. This stands amidst fortified walls that were probably added in the 16th century. The 'Vimana' of the temple is about 70 meters and is among the tallest of its kind in the world. The 'Shikharam' (crown) of Brihadeswara temple is itself very large and heavy (81.25 tons) and has been carved out of a single stone. The great Tamil ruler, Rajaraja Chola I of the Chola dynasty, built the Brihadeswara temple. Another remarkable feature of the temple is the great Nandi (stone bull) that is established at the entrance of the temple as well as the ceiling of its enclosure that is decorated with frescoes in the typical Thanjavur style of painting. The Nandi weighs 27 tons and is probably the largest of its kind in the world. On arrival at Trichy check into your pre-booked hotel and relax. Overnight at the hotel.

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After breakfast this morning, get ready yourself to visit the city situated on the bank of river Kaveri. The city is famous for its fusion architecture and monuments. The name Tiruchirapalli originated as a tribute to Jain monks that are popularly called 'Chira' in Tamil. 'Tiru' in Tamil means 'in respect of'. Therefore 'Tiruchirapalli' means 'the town of respected monk'. Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy temple. The Ranganathaswamy temple is the first and foremost among the 108 Divya Desams, the holy abodes of Lord Vishnu. The temple sprawls over an area of about 156 acres (6,31,000 sq m), making it one of the largest temples in India. A total of seven concentric walls enclose the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple and the total length of these walls is 32,592 enclosed by 21 Gopurams (towers). The hall of 1000 pillars is the most awesome part of the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple/Srirangam temple. It is interesting to note that the term Kovil, which signifies temple in the Tamil language, is used by many Vaishnavas in reference to this temple, which signifies the importance of the Ranganathaswamy temple for them. Lord Ranganathar, the presiding deity of the temple, is praised by various names by his devotees such as "Nam-Perumal, "Azhagiya Manavalan" and his divine consort Ranganayaki is lovingly called as "Thayer" (Holy Mother). Then visit the Rock temple. The Rock Fort temple complex in Tiruchirappalli is an important and famous monument in Tamilnadu. The Rock Fort temple complex comprises of three temples - the Manikka Vinayaka temple, the Uchhi Pillayar Koyil and the Taayumaanava Koyil (Shivastalam) on the hill. The Rock Fort Temple at Tiruchirapalli is the most famous landmark of this town. Outcropped out of a massive stone rock, which rises abruptly from the plain to tower over the old city, the rock fort temple is an amazing monument. The Rock Fort temple rises to a height of 83 m and is older than the rocks of Greenland and the Himalayas. This temple has a 100-pillared hall and a Vimana covered with gold. The southern side of the rock has several beautifully carved, rock-cut cave temples, belonging to the Pallava period. Overnight at the hotel.

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After breakfast, drive to Madurai. On arrival, transfer to your pre-booked hotel. Relax and freshen up yourself to enjoy the sights of this city to be a witness to some of the most awe-inspiring architectural magnanimity. Originally built around the Meenakshi temple, Madurai derives its name from the divine nectar (Madhu) that was showered from the locks of Lord Shiva according to a popular legend. Visit the Meenakshi Temple. The Meenakshi temple complex is one of the largest in India. The presiding deity at the Meenakshi temple at Madurai, the Athens of South India, is Goddess Meenakshi. The nucleus of the temple is older than the Madurai city. The Meenakshi temple complex is spread over an area of about 6 hectares. The temple has 12 gateways (Gopurams), which range in height from 45 to 50 m and the tallest Gopuram is southern. The southern gateway is nine stories high and has images of Gods and Goddesses. A unique feature of the ancient Dravidian culture of South India is that people paint their Gods in brilliant and bright colors. This is very much evident atop the gateways of the Meenakshi temple. This evening time is kept free for you to shop at the local market. You can plan a visit to Prithu Mandapam Market that is a famous market in Madurai, based just inside the eastern entrance of Meenakshi Temple. Here you can buy cotton and batiks for which Madurai is famous. You can sit back on the Pottramarai tank and let the essence of Madurai seep in you. Overnight stay at the hotel.

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After breakfast, get ready for an excursion to Rameshwaram. The sea swept island is revered as the 'Benaras of the South'. According to legends and Hindu scriptures, Rameshwaram was the place from where Lord Rama built a bridge across the sea to Lanka to rescue his consort Sita, from the clutches of Ravana. In the Hindu mythology, it is believed that one who visits Rameshwaram attains Moksha. As one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India, Rameshwaram has the Linga of Sri Ranganatha as the presiding deity. Spread out in an area of 61.8 square kilometers, the island is in the shape of a conch. The Ramanatha Swamy Temple occupies a major area of Rameshwaram. An epitome of Dravidian architecture, the temple boasts of the largest temple corridor in India. The temple was built over a time by a number of rulers beginning the 12th century. The temple has 22 wells, all having waters with medicinal properties. Besides being a hot pilgrim spot, Rameshwaram is also a booming holiday spot and a terrific tourist destination. You could laze around in Dhanushkodi beach. Adam's bridge runs through the Ocean with a chain of reefs, sandbanks, and islets that almost connects Sri Lanka with India. With wide beaches and surging Ocean, Rameshwaram offers a great tourist destination one ever craved for. Overnight at the hotel.

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After breakfast, proceed to Kanyakumari. On arrival, transfer to your pre-booked hotel. Later start your local tour. Kanyakumari weaves a magical spell over all those who visit this mesmerizing place blessed with nature's beauty in excess. Kanyakumari has that imposing splendor of striking sunrise and the soft sunset that simmer over the confluence of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the India Ocean, whose every grain seems to seep inside your body, refreshing you to the core. Vast and clear coasts with Azure Ocean lapping the shore, Kanyakumari is dotted with patches of red cliffs and valleys along with temples and churches that add to the resounding beauty of the place. Visit Vivekanand Rock Memorial. It is built on the legendary Vivekanand Rock that juts out of the convergence of the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. About 400 mths offshore the two rocky islands became the seat of enlightenment for Swami Vivekanand, an Indian philosopher, and social reformer. It is believed that in the year 1892, Swami Vivekanand swam across the sea and meditated on this isolated rock island, imparting the spiritual charisma to him. Reaching Vivekanand Rock Memorial is quite easy. There are regular ferry services connecting the rock island to the mainland. Overnight at the hotel.

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After breakfast, check out and proceed to International airport to catch your flight back to home. Return home with pleasant memories of your India tour, which we are sure you will treasure of a lifetime. Your valued suggestions are highly appreciated.

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