Hills & Temples Of South

Overview

Coimbatore is a city in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. To the northwest is the centuries-old, Dravidian-style Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Temple, Marudamalai. The colorful and intricately carved Arulmigu Patteeswarar Swamy Temple lies southeast of here. In the center, the Gass Forest Museum has a huge collection of preserved animals and tree trunks. Southeast, birds and butterflies inhabit Singanallur Lake.

Ooty, also known as Udhagamandalam, is a hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu, in southern India. Surrounded by trees, central Ooty Lake is a huge artificial expanse of water with pleasure boats. On the slopes of nearby Elk Hill, the Rose Garden is home to over 2,000 varieties of roses. The Government Botanical Garden, created in the 19th century, features ferns, orchids and a prehistoric, fossilized tree.

Kodaikanal is a hill town in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s set in an area of granite cliffs, forested valleys, lakes, waterfalls and grassy hills. At 2,000 meters above sea level, the town centers around man-made, star-shaped Kodaikanal Lake, bordered by evergreen forest. Rowing boats can be hired, and hikers and cyclists follow the 5k Lake Road path around the shore.

Madurai is an energetic, ancient city on the Vaigai River in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Its skyline is dominated by the 14 colorful gopurams (gateway towers) of Meenakshi Amman Temple. Covered in bright carvings of Hindu gods, the Dravidian-style temple is a major pilgrimage site. Millions attend the processions and ceremonies of April's Chithirai Festival celebrating Meenakshi and Lord Vishnu.

Rameswaram is a town on Pamban Island, in the southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s known for Ramanathaswamy Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site with ornate corridors, huge sculpted pillars and sacred water tanks. Devotees bathe in the waters of Agni Theertham, off the beach east of the temple. Gandamadana Parvatham is a hill with island views. A chakra (wheel) here is said to bear an imprint of Lord Rama’s feet.

Kanyakumari is a coastal town in the state of Tamil Nadu on India's southern tip. Jutting into the Laccadive Sea, the town was known as Cape Comorin during British rule and is popular for watching sunrise and sunset over the ocean. It's also a noted pilgrimage site thanks to its Bagavathi Amman Temple, dedicated to a consort of Shiva, and its Our Lady of Ransom Church, a center of Indian Catholicism.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

Adiyogi shiva statue Perur Temple Marudhamalai Temple Kovai Kutralam falls

Sightseeing

Transfers

Stay

On Arrival at Coimbatore Airport / Railway Station our representative will welcome you and Transfer to Hotel. Coimbatore- It is also known as Kovai, Coimbatore is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu. it even serves as the entry point to the neighboring state of Kerala and the exotic hill station Ooty. After fresh up set for Half days city tour covering Adiyogi shiva statue, Perur Temple, Marudhamalai Temple, Kovai Kutralam falls. Overnight stay will be at Coimbatore.

Day 2

Coimbatore to Ooty

Botanical Gardens Dodda Betta Conoor Tea Gardens Sim's Park Dolphin's Nose

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After Breakfast Check out from Hotel and Transfer to Ooty. After Check into Hotel visit lake, Botanical Gardens, Dodda Betta, Conoor Tea Gardens, Sim's Park, Dolphin's Nose etc. In the evening go for Dhodabetta , boat ride on the lake. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 3

Ooty to Kodaikanal

Palani Temples Guna Point Bryant park

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After Breakfast Check out from Hotel and Transfer to Kodaikanal, it means 'Gift of the Forest". . It is a charming hill station, stands amidst sylvan beauty on the southern crest of the upper Palani Hills near Madurai in Tamil Nadu. In enroute visit to Palani Temples. On arrival check in the hotel . In the Evening set to Guna Point, Bryant park, Boating at Kodaikanal. Overnight stay will be at Kodaikanal.

Day 4

Kodaikanal to Madurai

Pillar Rock Kodaikanal Museum Coacker's Walk

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After breakfast start for local sightseeing covering Pillar Rock , Kodaikanal Museum , Coacker's Walk, etc .After Sightseeing Transfer to Madurai. The city of Madurai is called as the 'Athens of the East'. Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai is one of the oldest cities of southern India. Legend has it, that the divine nectar falling from Lord Shiva's locks, gave the city its name - Madhurapuri, now known as Madurai.On arrival check-in to your hotel & rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Madurai.

Day 5

Madurai to Rameswaram

Meenakshi Temple Gandhi Museum

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After Breakfast start for local sightseeing Meenakshi Temple, Gandhi Museum. Later Transfer to Rameswaram. Rameswaram is an island of Lord Rama's temple at Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is the Linga Of Sri Ramanatha Swamy, which happens to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India. Rameswaram is also popularly referred to as the 'Benaras of the south'. On arrival check-in to your hotel & go for local sightseeing . Overnight stay will be at Rameswaram.

Day 6

Rameswaram to Kanyakumari

Dharshan to Rameswaram Ramanatha Swamy Temple Gandamadanaparavtham Triveni Sangamam Sunset Point Devi Bhagavathi Amman Temple

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Early morning Dharshan to Rameswaram. Ramanathaswamy Temple Agnitheertham- The sacredness of the place makes it a popular bathing spot with the pilgrims. Ideally a bath at Agnitriham precedes the visit to the Ramanatha Swamy Temple. Dhanushkodi – It is believed to have been the starting point of the bridge that was built by the monkey forces of Lord Rama to access Sri Lanka. Gandamadanaparavtham , the highest point in the island. the devotees beleives that lord Rama's feet was placed on the stone. An earmark of the footprint is there. Then proceed to Kanyakumari . Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of peninsular India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Reach Kanyakumari. Triveni Sangamam , Sunset Point , Devi Bhagavathi Amman Temple. Overnight at Kanyakumari hotel.

Day 7

Departure

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

After breakfast proceed for half day local sightseeing Vivekananda Rock Memorial is dedicated to Swami Vivekananda, Rock Memorial, a blend of all architectural styles of India. Thiruvalluvar Statue- The Thiruvalluvar statue has been erected on one of the twin rocks offshore, and nearby Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Height of the Statue is 133 foot. An imposing Memorial of Thiruvalluvar. Later Drop at Kanyakumari Station /Trivandrum Airport for Onward Journey.