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4 Nights / 5 Days Cultural Tamil Nadu
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Day 1
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Arrival at Chennai. Proceed to Mahabalipuram.
On the way to Mahabalipuram, visit Dakshinachitra
- an amazing place to visit, as various kinds of
traditional houses have been transported to
Chennai from interior parts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra
Pradesh and Kerala and rebuilt here piece by piece.
Dakshinachitra
Mahabalipuram
Day 2
Pondicherry
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Mahabalipuram, a coastal town 64 kms from
Chennai is a sculptor’s delight. Mahabalipuram, is
now known as Mamallapuram. It is believed to
have been called Mahabalipuram after the great
king Mahabali, who was blessed by Lord Vishnu in
his Vamana Avatar. It is known as Mamallapuram
after the Pallava king Narasimha varman I, who
bore the title of Mamallan (great wrestler). The
major contributions were by the Pallava rulers
Narasimha Varman & Rajasimhan. The five rathas
are mini shrines which are carved out of one rock
constructed in the form of chariots. The
Dharmaraja, Bhima, Arjuna & Draupadi rathams
have been carved out of one single boulder. The
shore temple is located at the sea shore and has
withstood the ravages of the sea. Unlike the rock
cut structures in Mamallapuam, this is a structural
temple, built by Rajasimha out of hard blackish
leptinite. This shrine is dedicated to both Siva and
Vishnu. Overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.
After check-out from Mahabalipuram, drive via
Pondicherry to kumbakonam.
Often referred to as "A little piece of Medieval
France in India" and "... a sleepy provincial French
town", Pondicherry has managed to retain its
French aura. From its delightful restaurants
offering French cuisine and streets bearing French
names, Pondicherry's French connection is very
much alive - yet, very subtle. Visit Aurobindo
Ashram, Auroville and the beach if time permits.
After lunch, drive to Kumbakonam – the temple
town which has innumerable temples, some are
ancient ones too belonging to 7th and 8th Century.
The nine planets temples called Navagrahas are
also close to Kumbakonam and it is difficult to
locate an Hindu who had not seen Kumbakonam
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in his life. The Mahamaham Festival which is
celebrated once in twelve years attracts several
million people. The temple tank will attract most
of such visitors who will have a holy dip there.
Overnight stay at Kumbakonam.
Thanjai Periya Kovil Is largest temple in tamil
nadu with 200 feet height . This temple is located
in thanjavur district, tamil nadu about 4kms from
high way and its major god is Lord Shiva.
Raja Raja chola ( 985 – 1014 AD ) was one of the
greatest emperors of the Chola dynasty. By birth
he was known as Arulmozhi Verman, the third
son of Parantaka Sundar Chola. He was trained to
be a warrior to lead the cholan army in conquest
against the Pandya and Sinhalese kingdoms. Aditya
Chola II, the eldest son was murdered under
suspicious circumstances. The theory is that he
was murdered by the concubines with snake
venom while engaging in an orgy session. This was
a conspiracy hatched by the vanquished Pandyan
King supporters ( Vira Pandya ) whose beheaded
skull he paraded on the streets. He was succeeded
out of turn by Uttama Chola ahead of Arulmozhi.
Day 3
After breakfast drive to karikudi via tanjore, visit
UNESCO Heritage sites – Darasuram which was
built in the 12th Century and Gangaikonda
cholapuram. The Gangaikondaan temple is an
architectural and engineering marvel because the
shadow of the main tower never falls on the
ground throughout the year.
Karaikudi ( Chettinad Palace )
If time permits, visit more temples in
Kumbakonam. Alternatively you can also go for a
village walk around your resort or take a bullock
cart ride to villages around.
Overnight stay at Karaikudi (Chettinadu)
Karaikudi is a city and municipality in Sivaganga
district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is part
of the area commonly referred to as "Chettinad".
Karaikudi is declared a heritage town by
Cultural Tamil Nadu
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the Government of Tamil Nadu, on account of
the palatial houses built with limestone called karai
veedu.
Day 4
After Breakfast from karaikudi drive to
Madurai.
Madurai is One of South India's great temple
towns, Madurai is synonymous with the celebrated
Meenakshi Temple. Situated on the banks of river
Vaigai, Madurai has a rich cultural heritage passed
on from the great Tamil era more than 2500 years
Madurai
old. Madurai was an important cultural and
commercial centre even as early as 550 AD. It was
the capital city for the great Pandya kings.
The Pandyan King Kulasekarar built a great
temple and created a lotus shaped city around the
temple. On the day the city was to be named, as
Lord shiva blessed the land and its people, divine
nectar (Madhu) was showered on the city from his
matted locks. This city was henceforth known as
Madhurapuri. Madurai is famous for Jasmine
Flowers.
Overnight stay at Madurai
Day 5
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Thank You !
From Madurai To Chennai via Trichy back home.
End of tour.
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