| Tour Code:NSZ-7/10 |
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| Duration:7/10 Days |
| Fare:8000/10,200 |
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South India is a treasure trove of unmatched natural beauty that includes backwaters, wildlife sanctuaries, fascinating beaches and captivating hills. South India was also an important seat of a number of ancient empires, which used to reign here once upon a time. Whether you want to get a glimpse of the lesser known places, explore the lost kingdoms, enjoy the wildlife or understand the fascinating culture and heritage, South India has it all. Embark on a journey that will remain etched in your sweetest memories by visiting some of the finest travel destinations of south India that are:
Kanchipuram
Kancheepuram, the capital of the Pallava and dynasty is one of the serene sacred cities of India. It is situated 76 kms from Chennai, 35 kms from Chingleput & 64 kms from Mahabalipuram via Chingleput. Kanchi is also a well known centre of the finest silk sarees made in the country. Kanchi has magnificent temples of unique architectural beauty bearing eloquent testimony to its glorious Dravidian heritage. Adi Sankara established his episcopal seat (Kamakotipeetam). |
Cochin
Originally built by the Portuguese, Kochi (Cochin) has a natural harbour with lagoons and canals and fishing hamlets. Kochi (Cochin), the Queen of the Arabian Sea, is situated on the west coast of India in the beautiful state of Kerala. Kochi can be regarded as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala. Kochi is the most important city in Kerala. It is the second most important city (after Mumbai) on the western coast of India . |
Kaladi
Kalady is a village located east of the Periyar river, in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. Notably, it is the birthplace of Sri Adi Sankara, and thus is a popular destination for pilgrims.
On the right of the river Periyar, or 'Poorna' as it is also known , there is a tiny village cradled in green fields, called Kalady. This is an important pilgrimage center since it was the birth place of Sri Adi Sankaracharya, one of India's foremost philosopher saints who preached the monistic or 'advaita' philosophy. |
Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal is a beautiful hill station situated at an altitude of 2133 m on the southern tip of the upper Palani hills in the Western Ghats. Kodaikanal with its majestic mountain peaks spiked on the Western Ghats has a bracing climate where temperature do not vary much from summer to winter. For this romantic climate it fetched the title of being the 'Princess of Hill Stations' in the country. |
Pondichery
It is a former French colony, consisting of four non-contiguous enclaves, or districts, and named after the largest, Puducherry. It is also known as The French Riviera of the East. Puducherry is also considered an educational hub of southern India. |
Chidambaram
Chidambaram greets us with a beautiful temple, dedicated to Lord Nataraja- God Siva in the form of a Cosmic Dancer. This is one of the few temples where Siva and Vishnu are enshrined under one roof. |
Kumbakonam
Kumbakonam is one of the oldest towns of South India.. It is one of the famous temple – town of South India, is picturesquely located amidst the two rivers,” River Cauvery" on the north and "River Arasalar" on the south. |
Rameshwaram
Rameshwaram is an island- of Lord Rama's temple at Tamil Nadu is a terrific destination. Along with being a major pilgrimage for the Hindus, Rameshwaram is a happening holiday spot too. The Ramanatha Swamy Temple occupies major area of Rameshwaram.. The temple comprises of twenty-two wells where the taste of the water of each well is different from the other. The waters of the wells are believed to possess medicinal properties. |
Madurai
Madurai
is the oldest inhabited city in the Indian peninsula. It is the cultural capital of tamilnadu. The city is referred as the Temple city, it is the administrative capital of Madurai district. Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic Hindu Temple located in the holy city of Madurai Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva (in the form of Sundareswarar or Beautiful Lord) and his consort, Goddess Parvati (in the form of Meenakshi). The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2500 year old city of Madurai. |
Kanyakumari
The district takes its name from the tourist town of Kanyakumari, which is at the tip of the Indian Peninsula and faces the Indian Ocean. The district is a land of tourist attractions with many historic and religious sites that are centuries-old. |
Suchindram
Suchindram temple is unique in the whole of India in that it is dedicated to three different deities represented by one image in the sanctum and is called Sthanumalayan (Sthanu-Shiva; Maal-Vishnu and Ayan-Brahma) kovil. The temple is rich in sculpture and architecture and a visitor to this temple is amply rewarded with the sight of such exquisite art of hundreds of years old. |
Trivandrum
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) city is the capital of one of the most beautiful states in India, Kerala. It is situated on the southern tip of Malabar coast in Peninsular India. ‘Thiru-anantha-puram’ means the town of the sacred snake-god Ananthan. |
Guruvayur
Guruvayur is most famous for its temple, which is many centuries old and one of the most important in Kerala. The temple's deity is Lord Guruvayurappan in the form of Balagopalan (Krishna in the form of a child). Guruvayurappan has a strong believers from many religions.
Malampuzha
Malampuzha is one of the important tourist places in Kerala, located in Palakkad district, just 12 km away from Palakkad town. It is named after the river which flows through it. Malampuzha is situated on the lower hills of the Western Ghats. Major tourist attractions here are Malampuzha Garden, Malampuzha dam, the snake park, telescopic tower, rock garden and passenger ropeway.
Palakkad
The district of Palakkad is known as the granary of Kerala. Palakkad is a land of valleys, hillocks, rivers, forests, mountain streams, dams and irrigation projects. Palakkad is situated in the foot of the Western Ghats, and the gateway to Kerala from north. It covers an area of 4480 square km. Palakkad
Tanjavur
The rice bowl of Tamil Nadu, Tanjavur, is a bustling country town, 55 km east of Trichy. It is also the headquarters of the district of the same name. Tanjavur is well known for its traditional handicrafts - art plates, bell metal castings, silk carpets, pith work, bronze icons, and classical Indian musical instruments.
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Date |
| April |
1,14,22 |
| May |
6,13,26 |
| Jun |
9,28 |
| July |
14,28 |
| Aug |
11,16,27 |
| Sep |
8,13,24 |
| Oct |
4,13,22 |
| Nov |
1,12,26 |
| Dec |
8,24 |
| Jan |
8,18,28 |
| Feb |
9,19 |
| Mar |
5,15,25 |
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