Temple Tour of South India

Day 01: Arrival Hyderabad
Temple Tour of South India starts with arrival at Hyderabad airport in the morning. Our representative welcomes you and escorts you to the hotel. Check in to hotel and after a brief rest, leave for sightseeing to Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs, Toli Masjid, Salarjung Museum, Laad Bazaar where you can shop for exquisite glass bangles and Purani Haveli Museum. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02: Hyderabad - Warangal
Check out from hotel post breakfast and leave for Warangal. Stop for a while at the Jain Temple dating back to 2000 years and the handicrafts village of Acharya Alya renowned for beautiful brass creations. Continue drive to Warangal and transfer to Hotel Ashoka on arrival. Evening proceed for a short visit to the famous 12th century Thousand Pillar Temple. Night stay at hotel.

Day 03: Warangal
Leave for post-breakfast sightseeing tour to Ramappa Temple and the ancient ruins of Ghanpur in South India. Return to hotel and stay for the night here.

Day 04: Warangal - Vijaywada
Today your Temple Tour of South India continues to Vijayawada. Leave from Warangal after breakfast and transfer to hotel upon arrival at Vijayawada. Later in the evening, proceed to Kanaka Durga Temple situated atop a hill. Return to hotel for the night.

Day 05: Vijaywada
Today you will spend the entire day doing a tour of famous South India temples in Vijayawada and Eluru. Start with Kondapalli Toy Village and proceed to Undavalli Caves and the famous Eluru Temple. Night stay at hotel.

Day 06: Vijaywada - Tirupati
The world famous temple of Tirupati is next on your itinerary for Temple Tour of South India. Check out from hotel after breakfast and drive to Tirupati. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel located at the Tirumala Hills. Later, leave for a visit to the Golden Temple of Tirumala for a darshan of Lord Balaji. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 07: Tirupati - Chandragiri
Check out from hotel in the morning and drive to Chandragiri, the last capital of the mighty Vijayanagar Empire in South India. Check in to hotel on arrival and later, leave for a sightseeing tour to Chandragiri Fort and Sri Kala Hasti Temple. Night stay at hotel.

Day 08: Chandragiri - Chennai
Temple Tour of South India now heads towards Chennai. Post breakfast departure from Chandragiri for Chennai. Transfer to hotel upon arrival for overnight stay.

Day 09: Chennai
Today, the whole day is devoted to sightseeing in Chennai. After breakfast, start with a visit to Snake Park and then proceed to the famous Kapaleeshwar Temple of Lord Shiva. Visit the museum at noon and head to the breathtaking Marina Beach in the evening. Relax at the beach and then return to the hotel for a night stay.

Day 10: Chennai - Mahabalipuram
Morning drive to Mahabalipuram to continue the Temple Tour of South India. Transfer to hotel on arrival. Rest for a while and then leave for a visit to the famous temples of Mahabalipuram artistically designed in Dravidian style. Proceed to the Shore Temple and also witness the striking monolithic sculptures of ancient India. Halt for lunch and then proceed for a short visit to the village. Evening at the beach and night stay at hotel

Day 11: Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Pondicherry
Transfer to Kanchipuram in the morning. En route, visit the city's beautiful temples and the renowned center for silk weaving. Arrive at Kanchipuram at noon and rest for lunch. Continue drive to Pondicherry and check in to hotel on arrival for overnight stay.

Day 12: Pondicherry
Leave for a full day city tour after breakfast. Start with a visit to the meditation center of Sri Aurobindo. Later proceed to a sightseeing tour of Pondicherry that was once the colonial territory of the French in India. Break for lunch and then continue visit to Auroville, the city that is today home to people from the world over. Later visit the Mata Mandir meditation centre before retiring to hotel for night stay.

Day 13: Pondicherry - Chidambaram
Today, the Temple Tour of South India takes you to the famous city of Lord Shiva - Chidambaram. Leave Pondicherry post breakfast and transfer to hotel on arrival at Chidambaram. After resting for a while, proceed for a tour through the holy city that houses a number of striking temples. Night stay at hotel.

Day 14: Chidambaram - Tanjore
Continue your temple tour to Tanjore in South India. Stop midway for a visit to the 13th century temple at Gangaikondacholapuram. Continue drive to Tanjore and check in to hotel on arrival for night stay.

Day 15: Tanjore - Tiruchirapalli
Spend the morning sightseeing in Tanjore. Cover the Brihadeshwara Temple, the perfect example of the 11th century South Indian architecture and the Saraswati Mahal Library. Rest for lunch and then leave for Tiruchirapalli. Transfer to hotel on arrival. Later proceed for a visit to the Srirangam Temple and the Rock Fort. Night stay at hotel.

Day 16: Tiruchirapalli - Madurai
Today, we take you to Madurai, the next destination in your Temple Tour of South India. Arrive Madurai at noon and check in to hotel for lunch. Later leave for the beautiful Meenakshi Sundareswara Temple that is globally acclaimed for its awe-inspiring Dravidian style architecture. Spend the night in Madurai.

Day 17: Madurai - Periyar
Morning, drive to the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (135 km). Transfer to hotel on arrival and rest for a while. Take a pleasant boat ride along the serene Periyar Lake at noon while enjoying glimpses of the fascinating wildlife from close quarters. Retire to hotel for night stay.

Day 18: Periyar - Cochin
Today, you proceed to Cochin, the next stopover during your South India Temple Tour. Check out from Periyar and drive to Cochin city via Kumarakom. Transfer to the resort upon arrival for lunch. Later, leave for city sightseeing tour covering the Dutch Palace and the ancient Chinese fishing nets. Overnight at the resort.

Day 19: Cochin - Alleppey
From Cochin, we head to the tranquil town of Alleppey (1 hour drive) that lies along the quiet-flowing Kerala backwaters. Check in to hotel on arrival for night stay.

Day 20: Alleppey - Thiruvananthapuram
Enjoy an exciting three-hour boat cruise in the morning along the serene Kerala backwaters. Later, proceed to Thiruvananthapuram, the final destination during the Temple Tour of South India. Upon arrival, rest for lunch and then leave for sightseeing to Napier Museum and Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Later, transfer to beach resort in Kovalam for overnight stay.

Day 21: Thiruvananthapuram - Mumbai - Departure
Relax at leisure on the golden sands of the Kovalam beach in the morning. You can also opt for a rejuvenating herbal oil massage from professional masseurs. Take lunch and then head towards the international airport to board connecting flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival at Mumbai airport, take the scheduled flight back home or for onward journey. Temple Tour of South India ends.

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