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SNS/IN/SOUTHERN TEMPLES /1 / 312/2003/4

Day 01: CHENNAI
On arrival in Chennai, meet, assist and transfer to hotel (for wash and change). Chennai, one of the four major metropolitan cities of India, is the capital of Tamilnadu the exotic state famous for its cutwork in temples, coconut fringes, and silk saris.
Afternoon Sightseeing: Chennai Tour
Overnight stay at Chennai

Day 02: CHENNAI-MAHABALIPURAM
Sightseeing: Excursion to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram
Return to Chennai in the evening.
Overnight stay at Chennai

Day 03: MAHABALIPURAM-THANJAVUR
In the morning drive to Thanjavur (Duration: 9 hrs). Arrive Thanjavur and check in to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Thanjavur was once the royal city of the Cholas and the Nayaks. It is still considered the center of all the classical arts and music, and is also well known for its unique painting style called Tanjore Painting.
Overnight stay at Thanjavur

Day 04: THANJAVUR
Morning Sightseeing: Thanjavur-City Tour
Overnight stay at Thanjavur

Day 05: THANJAVUR-MADURAI
Drive to Madurai via Trichy. Enroute Sightseeing: Trichy-Rock Fort Temple
Overnight stay at Madhurai

Day 06: MADURAI
Sightseeing: Meenakshi Temple
Overnight stay at Madhurai

Day 07: DEPART MADURAI
Onward transfer to the airport/Railway station for flight/train to your onward destination.

Sight Seeing Description :
Chennai Tour (SNS / SS /IN / MAN / 427):
Visit some of India’s oldest British monuments, including Fort St George (presently used as the offices of the Tamilnadu Secretariat and the Legislative assembly and the Garrison Church of St. Mary’s, the oldest Anglican church in India.

Excursion to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram (SNS / SS /IN / MDI / 428) :
Kanchipuram is a spectacular temple city which reflects the glorious traditions of South India, with its noted temples and thriving handloom industries. It is popularly called the Golden Town of a Thousand Temples, and its renowned for the Kamakshi, Varadarajaswami, and Kailasanathan temples, all morev than worthy of a visit. Later proceed to Mahabalipuram, once capital of the Pallava Kings, to see the fascinating temples there. The magnificent Shore Temple, built by King Rajasimha in the seventh century, is a unique temple that houses the shrines of both Shiva and Vishnu.

Thanjavur-City Tour (SNS / SS /IN / TKY / 429) :
Proceed for brief city tour of Thanjavur. Home to 93 temples, Thanjavur stands out as a towering monument proclaiming the glory of the Chola regime, and its commitment to the arts and culture. Visit the Gangaikondacholapuram Temple. The Gangaikondacholapuram Temple lies right next to Kumbakonam. The son of Chola king Raja Raja, Rajendra Chola, had built the temple on the lines of the Big Temple of Thanjavur. Till date, even the ruins of the temple are visited for the splendid specimens of Chola sculpture.

Trichy-Rock Fort Temple (SNS / SS /IN / TRV / 430):
Visit the Rock Fort Temple and Srirangam Temple a 17th century temple dedicated to Vishnu. Srirangam, surrounded by the waters of river Kaveri on one side and its tributary Kollidan on the other, is a 600-acre island town enclosed within the seven walls of the gigantic Sri Ranganathswami Temple. There are 21 gopurams, among which the Rajgopuram is the largest in South India.

Madurai-Meenakshi Temple (SNS / SS /IN / IXU / 431):
Madurai was the capital city for the great Pandya kings, and today it is Tamil Nadus most happening cultural arena. In the morning visit the Meenakshi Temple, the Teppakkulam Tank and the ancient Tirumala Nayak Palace. The structures of the Meenakshi Temple that are standing today date mostly from the twelfth to the eighteenth century. Its enormous gupurams, covered with gaily-colored statues, dominate the landscape and are visible from all over Madurai. At every turn there is superb sculpture, magnificent architecture. The Tirumala Nayak Palace is a gracious building in the Indo Saracenic style, famous for the stuccowork on its domes and arches.

List Of Hotels:

CP – Breakfast included
   
Rates:

Above Rates Include:
Accommodation for 6 nts/7 days as per meal plan mentioned above.
All transfers, sightseeing & excursions as per the itinerary by Non A/C vehicle.
Local English Speaking Guide & entrances for all tours as per the itinerary.
Porterage, Parking charges, assistance & all currently applicable taxes.

Above Rates Exclude:
Domestic Air/Train Fare unless indicated otherwise.
Any item of personal nature like telephone calls, laundry bills etc.
Anything not mentioned in the Cost Includes Column.

Notes:
These rates are not valid from 20th Dec 03 – 06th Jan 04
Compulsory room & meal supplements for festive dates are payable extra
3.2% Govt Service tax will be extra on total billing

All above rates are subject to change without prior notice due to fluctuation in currency resulting in increased tour cost, which will be borne by the passengers. SNS Tours has the right to withdraw or amend this offer at any given time without prior notice. We do not guarantee any service performance by the service provider.