South India Holidays
Mahabalipuram Tour
Mahabalipuram the ancient capital and sea port of Pallava kings is
famous for its south Indian temple architecture.But today it is a sleepy village
living on its past glory and the tourist traffic. The sculptures and carvings
are fascinating. Mahabalipuram is also known as the "city of seven pagodas" for
out of solid stone were carved exquisite rock temples. Five of the temples are
known as "Rathas" and on their walls the story of Hindu mythology has been
lovingly carved out. The most famous of them is group of five rathas. This ratha
is dedicated to the five Pandava princes and their consort-wife Draupadi. A
group of elephants one of them 5 meters long known as "Arjuna Penance" is the
most prominent feature of this sculpture. more...
Mysore Tour
Stately Mysore with its free lined boulevards, grand palaces and
gardens is one of the India's finest cities. Among the places of interest are
the Maharaja's Palace - the Palace built in Indosaracenic style is profusely
decorated and gilded, Chamundeshwari Temple, Zoological gardens, the Cauvery art
and craft emporium and Brindavan Gardens. more...
Ooty Tour
Wotkymund, Whatakaymunk, Wootacamund,
Wuttasamund, Ootacamund or now a days the official Udagamandalam are some of the
names which over last two centuries have been given to the queen of the southern
hill stations.lt derives its name from "Nilgiri" or the "BlueMountains" name
given to Hills by the inhabitants more than 850 years ago because of the blue
haze of the clouds which envelope the hill slopes. Among the places to visit are
botanical gardens, Lake Doddabeta Mukurti Peak, The Pykara Dam and sprawling tea
plantations. more...
Periyar Tour
Amidst the cool hills of the ghats in the east, nestles Thekkaday
extending over an area of 777 sq. km where you watch the fur fin and feather
wild on life whileenjoying a cruise Periyar lake. The sanctuary was founded in
1934 by Shri Chithira Thirunal Maharaja of Former Travencor state is one of the
oldest in India. In 1978 it was declared a reserve under the successful Project
Tiger. more...
Tanjore Tour
Thanjavur or Tanjore is the city of Chola rulers and bears their stamp
in an array of temples finely sculpted and carved. The Brihadesvara Temple built
by Raja Chola is said to have been the tallest monument in ancient India, rising
height of 92 meters in pyramidal form. Near the inner shrine of Brihadesvara is
a gigantic, five meters long black granite sculpture of Nandi, the bull of Lord
Shiva. At Thanjavur one can also visit the Subramanya
Temple. more...
Trichy Tour
Trichy situated on the banks of the Cauvery river was a Chola citadel
from sangam age.The Pandyaas and Pallavas held sway over this region for short
periods. Among the places of interest are the Ranganathaswamy temple which is 10
kms away from Trichy. This 13th century temple has 21 gopurams and is surrounded
by seven concentric walls, with which the town is
located. more...
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