Morning leave to Tanjore, enroute visit Chidambaram. Chidambaram is one of the most ancient and most celebrated of shrines in India.Here visit the famous Nataraja temple with the root of the sanctum - sanctorum covered with golden plates located in the centre of the town covering an area of 40 acres Later on drive to Tanjore, the home of Karnatic music, dance and traditional handicrafts. Main attraction here being the Brihadeshwara temple, also visit the art gallery and saraswathi mahal library. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Trichy, situated on the banks of the river Kaveri. Trichy is a thriving commercial centre in Tamilnadu as well as an important pilgrim centre.The most famous landmark of Tiruchirappalli is the Rock Fort Temple, a spectacular monument perched on a massive rocky out crop which rises abruptly from the plain to tower over the old city. Also visit Srirangam and Jambukeshwar Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Leave to Madurai , reach and check in at the hotel. Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai has a rich cultural heritage passed on from the great Tamil era more than 2500 years old. After lunch city tour visiting-Meenakshi temple,King Thirumalai's palace, Great tank and Gandhi museum. Overnight stay at Madurai.
Today proceed to Kanyakumari or Cape Comerin. Located at the southern tip of Indian sub-continent Kanyakumari is the meeting point of three eas. Sightseeing includes visit to the Kanyakumari devi temple Gandhi mandap and Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Overnight stay at Kanyakumari.
Travel to Trivandrum , Referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India", the city is characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills and busy commercial alleys. The main attraction here being the Padmanabha swamy temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, also visit Kuthiramalika palace, Napier museum, art gallery, Veli tourist village, Kovalam beach etc. Overnight stay at Trivandrum
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to airport for onward journey.
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