LAND OF TEMPLES
Fly-in, drives and guided tour
13 Days/ 12 Nights
- Visit ancient temples
- Drive through small temple towns
- Get a glimpse of rural India
- Savour a Chettinad meal
- Enjoy a backwater cruise
The temples of south India display intricate carving and sculptures, which bear testimony to the craftsmanship and creativity of the artisans, sculptors and artists of early days. These temples built by the ancient and medieval rulers are part of what makes the rich heritage modern India is proud of today. Embark on this tour that takes you from the metropolitan city of Chennai to the depth of India's heritage - the temple towns of Kanchipuram, Swamimalai and Madurai Visit the shore temples at Mahabalipuram which survived the ravages of nature and stand along the east coast of the Bay of Bengal, the Brihadesvara temple at Tanjore built by the Chola kings dating back to the 10th century AD and the Nataraja temple at Chidambaram which is solely devoted to Bharatnatyam, a dance form. Breakaway from the prayers rituals for a while and enjoy serene a backwater cruise with an overnight on an houseboat.Disembark a few kilometers short of the city of Cochin and do a city tour which takes you to St. Francis church, the Jewish synagogue and the Dutch Palace Museum. The tour focuses not only on the cultural heritage of India hidden in its age old temples but also gives the opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of the land.
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