Pamban Bridge in Rameswaram
The Great India Tour Company takes you on The Cradle of Tradition Tour that spans 13 nights and 14 days across different places in South India such as Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Tanjavur, Trichy, Madurai, Coimbatore, Ooty, Mysore, Hassan and Bangalore. These places in South India are all historical in their contributions to art and architecture.
The attractions for the traveller in Mahabalipuram are temples, caves and chariots while in Pondicherry you can visit Auroville and Aurobindo Ashram and its French influence. You can visit the ancient Hindu temples at Kumbakonam, Chidambaram and Gangaikondacholapuram. Some of these date back to the time of the Chola dynasty.
You can visit the birthplace of Carnatic Music- Tanjavur- and Trichy, famous for its Rock Fort. Madurai was the capital of the Pandyan Empire in the 14th century and is famous for its Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Naicker and Gandhi Museum.
Coimbatore is one of the most industrialized cities in the state. From Coimbatore, you go to Mettupalayam Railway station to catch Toy Train to Coonor. From Coonor, you travel by rails to Ooty while watching the beautiful scenery of the hills. Ooty is the most popular hill station of South India and has sights for the traveller such as its Botanical Gardens, Doddabetta, Ooty Lake and the shops.
Mysore is known for its royal palaces, impressive gardens, rich cultural heritage, luxuries such as silk, sandalwood and incense sticks. You can also visit Srinrangapatna, which was the capital of Tipu Sultan. In Hassan, the traveller can visit Belur and Halebid, the two most historic and awe inspiring temple traits associated with the Hoysala dynasty.
Bangalore also known as the Garden City is famous for its parks, gardens, shops and heterogeneous culture. The chief attractions for the traveller are Vidhana Soudha, Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Tipu Sultan’s Palace and Bull Temple.
