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South India Temple Tour
Hassan
Hassan is the base of visiting the famous temples of Belur and
Halebid. The temples at Belur and Halebid which remained incomplete despite 80
years of labour, were the offerings of the finest workmanship in stone to the
Gods.The intricately sculptured decoration on the temple according to some
critics are even better than the friezes at Konark in Orissa and Khajuraho in
Madhya Pradesh. The temple at Halebid, the capital of the hoysalas was started
10 years after the Belur temple. At Belur Channakeshava Temple is the one of the
three Hoysala sites which is still used for worship. Halebid today is a rural
village and Belur a small town and the temples are only testimony to their past
glory. more...
Hyderabad
The city is known for its laid back refined life-style, its legendary,
cuisine and its beautiful palaces monuments and museums. It is a unique blend of
the north and the south India. Among the places of interest Charminar - the city
symbol has four minarets that is why the name, mecca Masjid - One of the
grandest mosques built, Salarjung museum - houses the single largest collection
ever made by one man, Mir Yusuf Jung - Prime Minister to Nizam of Hyderabad, Sri
Venkateswara Temple, Faluknuma Palace - A grand Palace, Hussian Sagar -
Hyderbad's Largest Lake and Golconda Fort. more...
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Kanchipuram
The golden city of
thousand temples of which 124 have withstood the ravages of time. This was the
capital of the Pallavas. Kanchipuram is the holy city of both Lord Shiva and
Lord Vishnu and it is for this reason that Kanchipuram is one of the seven holy
cities of India and on the pilgrim route. Some have called Kanchipuram the
"Varanasi of the South". Though the temples in this city of gods and erstwhile
kings date back to the 4th century, the finest temples was constructed in the
6th and 7th centuries. Kanchi was also the seat of learning and Hindus and
Buddhist philosophies flourished side by side. The oldest temple, constructed in
sandstone by the Pallavas, the Kailashnatha temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva. more...
Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal is the second of South India's major hill resorts and is
variously known as the "Princess of Stations" and the Switzerland of the south.
It is the sole hill station in India to have been founded during the British
Raj. Just a few minutes walk from any direction from the heart of Kodai town,
brings the tourist to spectacular scenery. Among these to visit are the lake,
Bryant Park, Solar Physical Observatory, Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks and
Bear Shola Falls. more...
Kovalam
Kovalam 26 kms South of Trivandrum is one of the most beautiful
beaches in the world and is most people's idea of paradise: a lazy blue sea
lapping against golden sands fringed by swaying palms. more...
Madurai
The high point of a visit to the temple cities is Madurai. While
modern travellers have called it "The Beat Heart" of Tamil Nadu, historians have
associated the sweetness of Madurai. Among the major places of interest are
Meenakshi Temple with its ten towering Gopurams and rare sculptures raised by
the nayaakas who ruled Madurai from the middle 16th century to the middle of
18th century is the focal point of the city, and the first glimpse of the city
is one of the magnificent Gopurams of Madurai, Tirumalai Naicker Palace,
Mariamman Tank, the hall of thousand pillars, Gandhi Museum. more...
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