{"id":1554,"date":"2026-06-04T10:39:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T10:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiatourtravelpackages.com\/?page_id=1554"},"modified":"2026-10-03T09:24:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T09:24:42","slug":"treasures-of-south-india","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/indiatourtravelpackages.com\/fr\/special-interest-tours\/treasures-of-south-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Treasures of South India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-838f17b4\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-838f17b4\"><div class=\"vce-content-background-container\"><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-326af246\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-326af246\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-326af246\"><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-8fedd5ea\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-8fedd5ea\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\"><strong>South India Tour - Incredible Cholas!!!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><p>Step back into the golden age of maritime empires and architectural brilliance. This specialized <strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);\">Treasures of South India<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong> expedition centers on the legendary <strong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);\">Chola Dynasty<!--TgQPHd|||[]--><\/strong>, one of the longest-ruling empires in world history. Journey into the heartland of Tamil Nadu to marvel at engineering feats that have stood solid for over a millennium.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Day 01: Arrive in New Delhi or Mumbai<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Arrival:<\/strong> Land at <strong>Mumbai or New Delhi International Airport<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Transfer:<\/strong> A tour representative greets you and transfers you to your hotel.<\/li><li><strong>Evening:<\/strong> Spend the rest of the day at leisure to relax from your jetlag.<\/li><li><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Delhi or Mumbai hotel.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Day 02: New Delhi or Mumbai Sightseeing<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Morning:<\/strong> Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before commencing a comprehensive city tour.<\/li><li><strong>Mumbai Sightseeing:<\/strong> Visit <strong>CST Terminus<\/strong>, <strong>Gateway of India<\/strong>, <strong>Crawford Market<\/strong>, <strong>Marine Drive<\/strong>, and <strong>Juhu Beach<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Delhi Sightseeing:<\/strong> Visit <strong>Red Fort<\/strong>, <strong>Rajghat<\/strong>, <strong>Chandni Chowk<\/strong>, <strong>Qutub Minar<\/strong>, <strong>Humayun\u2019s Tomb<\/strong>, <strong>Lotus Temple<\/strong>, and <strong>India Gate<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Delhi or Mumbai hotel.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Day 03: New Delhi \/ Mumbai <\/strong><strong>\u2708\ufe0f Chennai<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Morning:<\/strong> Eat breakfast at the hotel, followed by a timely transfer to the airport.<\/li><li><strong>Afternoon:<\/strong> Board your domestic flight to <strong>Chennai<\/strong>. Meet your local representative on arrival and check into your hotel.<\/li><li><strong>Evening:<\/strong> Embark on a half-day guided sightseeing tour of Chennai's top cultural landmarks.<\/li><li><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Chennai hotel.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Day 04: Chennai <\/strong><strong>\ud83d\ude97 Chidambaram<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Morning:<\/strong> Drive down to <strong>Chidambaram<\/strong> after breakfast. Check into <strong>Lakshmi Villas<\/strong>, a beautiful <strong>150-year-old heritage bungalow<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Afternoon:<\/strong> Savor a <strong>Traditional South Indian Vegan Lunch<\/strong>. Attend an exclusive introductory session on Chola history hosted by expert historians.<\/li><li><strong>Evening:<\/strong> Explore the 12th-century <strong>Chidambaram Nataraja Temple<\/strong> to witness vibrant rituals and intricate sculptures. Enjoy a <strong>Live Cultural Show<\/strong> by local villagers before dinner.<\/li><li><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Chidambaram heritage bungalow.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Day 05: Chidambaram <\/strong><strong>\ud83d\ude97 Swamimalai (Kumbakonam)<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Morning:<\/strong> Join a morning yoga and meditation session. Eat a traditional breakfast, then visit the massive <strong>Veeranarayanan Lake<\/strong> (built in 935 CE) and the hidden temple at <strong>Kadambur village<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Afternoon:<\/strong> Drive to Swamimalai near Kumbakonam. Check into the heritage-style <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indecohotels.com\/\">Indeco Resort<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Evening:<\/strong> Visit a nearby settlement of <strong>silk weavers<\/strong> to observe natural dyeing and traditional weaving processes. Watch a <strong>Live Villager Folk Performance<\/strong> before dinner.<\/li><li><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Indeco Resort, Swamimalai.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Day 06: Kumbakonam &amp; Darasuram Exploration<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Morning:<\/strong> Take a nature walk and indulge in a massive <strong>21-delicacy live village festival breakfast (Farm-to-Table)<\/strong>. Tour the resort's extensive private museum.<\/li><li><strong>Afternoon:<\/strong> Participate in a <strong>lost-wax bronze idol-making workshop<\/strong>. Walk along the banks of the <strong>River Cauvery<\/strong> and enjoy a traditional lunch at the <strong>Banyan Groove<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Evening:<\/strong> Try local <strong>Kumbakonam Degree Coffee<\/strong>. Tour the stunning <strong>Darasuram Temple<\/strong> (UNESCO World Heritage Site) alongside an expert UNESCO scholar. Enjoy live music and a special dinner.<\/li><li><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Indeco Resort, Swamimalai.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Day 07: Chola History &amp; Ancient Settlements<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Morning:<\/strong> Take a second opportunity to feast on the live 21-delicacy village breakfast. Drive to <strong>Gangai Konda Cholapuram<\/strong> to explore the grand legacy of King Rajendra Chola.<\/li><li><strong>Afternoon:<\/strong> Return to the resort for a scrumptious lunch and filter coffee.<\/li><li><strong>Evening:<\/strong> Visit the historic <strong>Tirupurambayam Chola Battlefield<\/strong>. Walk through a <strong>1000-year-old Chola settlement<\/strong> to discover its mysterious hidden temple. Wrap up with snacks and a grand dinner.<\/li><li><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Indeco Resort, Swamimalai.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Day 08: Kumbakonam <\/strong><strong>\ud83d\ude97 Thanjavur<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Morning:<\/strong> Take a relaxed morning walk and enjoy breakfast. Tour Kumbakonam's core temples, including <strong>Mahamaham Tank<\/strong> and <strong>Adi Kumbeswarar Temple<\/strong>. Shop for authentic silk sarees and brass utensils.<\/li><li><strong>Afternoon:<\/strong> Check out and drive to <strong>Thanjavur<\/strong>. Savor a traditional <strong>Thanjavur Thazha Vaazhai Virundhu<\/strong> lunch at Sangam.<\/li><li><strong>Evening:<\/strong> Explore the architectural masterpiece of the Chola empire: the <strong>Thanjavur Big Temple (Rajaraajeecharam)<\/strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a peaceful riverbed stroll before a quick dinner.<\/li><li><strong>Overnight:<\/strong> Thanjavur resort.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Day 09: Thanjavur Crafts <\/strong><strong>\ud83d\ude97 Chennai \/ Madurai &amp; Departure<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Morning:<\/strong> Walk along the historic Thanjavur fort walls to discover Maratha water management systems.<\/li><li><strong>Afternoon:<\/strong> Visit local artisans to watch the creation of <strong>Veena making<\/strong>, <strong>Thanjavur Dolls<\/strong>, and <strong>Thanjavur Paintings (GI Products)<\/strong>. Visit the <strong>Maratha Palace<\/strong> after lunch.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Evening:<\/strong> Check out and drive directly to either <strong>Chennai or Madurai airport<\/strong> to catch your final international flight home.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-80d96817\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-80d96817\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-4a8c5541\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-4a8c5541\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-4a8c5541\"><div class=\"vce-button--style-basic-container vce-button--style-basic-container--align-center\"><span class=\"vce-button--style-basic-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-df2f7eef\" data-vce-do-apply=\"margin el-df2f7eef\"><a class=\"vce-button vce-button--style-basic vce-button--style-basic--border-round vce-button--style-basic--size-medium vce-button--style-basic--color-557cbf--fff\" href=\"https:\/\/indiatourtravelpackages.com\/fr\/contact-us\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding border background  el-df2f7eef\">Enquire Now<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South India Tour &#8211; Incredible Cholas!!!Step back into the golden age of maritime empires and architectural brilliance. 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