Day 3:
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After breakfast drive south to Mahabalipuram noted for the
seven monolithic temples, each carved from a single granite
boulder standing on the seashore. In the village you will see a
huge frieze, known as Arjuna-s Penance, which is
cut on to a flat granite rock face. Continue to Pondicherry the former French
colony,the center of the town still retains a French atmosphere in its
architecture and planning. On arrival transfer to the hotel.Overnight stay at
the hotel.
Day 4:
This morning drive out of the city to see the remarkable 15th
century Vijayanagar fort. Return to Pondicherry and in the
afternoon visit the Aurobindo Ashram founded by a Bengali
philosopher in the early 20th century. Overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 5:
After morning breakfast drive to Tanjore via the temple towns
of Chidambaram and Kumbakonam.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6:
This entire area is rich in South Indian temple architecture.
Today visit the great Brihadiswara Temple in Tanjore, which
is considered to be one of the most magnificent Chola
temples in India. Drive out to Trichy which, is
dominated by the Rock Fort Temple. Also visit Srirangam a superb temple
complex spread over an i s land in the Couvery Ri ver . The Sr i
Ranganathaswami Temple dedicated to Vishnu is one of the biggest temples
in India. Stay Overnight.
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