IN SEARCH OF LOST TEMPLE

Explore magnificient temples with towering spires called gopurams are a common feature of this state, seldom seen anywhere else in the country. Temples in South India were the fulcrum of society and even today art forms that have their origin in religious worship continue to colour daily life. Come and join the magic.

On arrival at Chennai airport, proceed to Mahabalipuram. Overnight at beach resort.

Explore the village for Pallava temples. Overnight at beach resort.

Excursion to Kanchipuram, the ancient capital of the Pallavas, a place famous for its thousand temples. Overnight at beach resort in Mahabalipuram.

Board train to Thanjavur. On arrival, check in at a traditional village home. A day at the village.

visit to the Chola Temples and ruins at Darasuram and Tanjavur. In the evening, a Folk theatre show at the village.

A visit to the Chola ruins at Paluvur and Gangaikondacholapuram, the Veda school and bronze casting villages. Barathanatayam dance performance in the evening. Overnight at traditional village home.

Drive to Trichy, on arrival check in at hotel. later visit the temple town of Srirangam.

Drive to Madurai. On arrival, check in at hotel. Leter, a visit to the palaces and local bazars. In the evening see ceremonies at the Meenakshi Temple. Overnight at hotel.

Explore Meenakshi Temple. Overnight at hotel.

On arrival transfer to House Boats (Kettuvallam). Overnight in house boat.

Cruise on the Backwaters. Day cruise exploring Kerala backwaters.

On arrival transfer to hotel. Afetrnoon, tour of the city. Kathakali dance performance in the evening. Overnight at hotel.

Transfer to the airport to board your onward flight. END OF SERVICES.