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Alleppey: The one side of town is sea other side nature - agricultural fields, villages etc., the boat will be taken into ride by 2 boat man for about 20 miles to visit the folks of that region. Fresh cooked food is served with a help of a cook accompanying the boat. alappuzha is famous for the boat races held annually in august/september. The "chundan vallams" or snake boats, over 30 metres long, with their raised prows are beautifully decorated. as they glide off majestically, their crews of a hundred or more men row in perfect time to the rhythm of traditional boat songs. At onam, the time of the harvest festival in kerala, are held at aranmula and kottayam as well.
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Bangalore: Commercial town and capital city of state called Karnataka. The cleanest city of the Country. The city has two beautiful parks called Lalbagh and Cuppon park occupy the maximum land area of the city. vidhana soudha - at present Legislative Assembly of the State. Radha Krishna Temple is new temple and very much eye catching, one of the clean, modern temple of the Country.
Bull Temple: Bangalores oldest temples.
The Vidhana Saudha: Vidhana Soudha houses the state Legislative Assembly and part of the secretariat. The massive, granite, neo dravidian style building is one of Bangalores most imposing.
Tipu Sultan's Palace: The Palace which is built of teakwood.
Lalbagh: This botanical garden, spread over 240 acres. Cubbon Park: In a city of gardens that bangalore is, the cubbon is a premier attraction for all those who seek some respite from the busy metropolitan life here. This 120 hectare park, laid out in 1864 is one of the main lungs of the city.
Sri Gavi Gangadhareswara Temple: On January 14th every year, something extraordinary happens in Bangalore's Gavi Gangadgareswara temple. On that day a ray of sunlight passes through an arch between the horns of stone bull that stands outside the temple and lights up the idol inside
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Belur: Belur, Halabid the smallest sized temples are superb example for richest collection of sculptors. The sand stone used temple, star shaped base provided beautiful presentation of sculpture represents the astonishing intricasies of sculptor unfold the unrivalled skill of the master sculpture and builders.
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| Chidambaram: Lord Nataraja is said to have performed his cosmic dance in this place and there is a unique temple dedicated to this form of shiva. The complex is said to be the oldest in Southern India. It covers 13 hectares and has four Gopuram. Two of the Gopuram are carved with the 108 classical postures of nataraja, shiva in his role as the cosmic dancer. Other notable features of the temple are the 1000 pillared hall, the nritta sabha court carved out like a gigantic chariot, and the image of nataraja himself in the inner sanctum.
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Cochin: Is the palm-green commercial town of Kerala and one of the finest natural harbors in the world. Boat tour is conducted to see few islands. Chances are there to witness "kathakali" dance, the famous classical dance of kerala. In kerala the food also differ and culture too.
Santa cruz basilica: This large impreseive church dates from 1902, and has a fantastical pastel - coloured interior. Chinese fishing nets strung out along the tip of fort cochin, these fixed, cantilevered fishing nets were introduced by traders from te court of kublai khan.
Mattancherry palace: Built by the portuguese. More important are the astonishing murals, depicting scenes from the ramayana, mahabaratha and puranic legends connected with shiva, vishnu, krishna kumara and durga. These beautiful murals rarely seem to be mentioned, although they are one of the wonders of inda. Jewish synagogue: in the old quarter at mattancherry, narrow lanes lined by street houses lead to the jewish synagogue. This simple building built in 1567, has a rich interior with gleaming brass and chandeliers in colours glass. The floor is tiled with blue patterned tiles brought in the 18th century from canton.
Dutch palace: the dutch palace of the cochin rajas. Exquisite murals depicting scenes from the ramayana and the puranic legends decorate some of its rooms.
St. Francis church: Built in 1503 by the portuguese, franciscan friars, it is the oldest european church in the subcontinent.
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| Coimbatore: Large industry city. Marudamalai Murugan temple on small Hilltop
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| Kuttralam (Courtallam): Is a popular health retreat for families who come to stand the bathe under waterfalls believed to a rich in minerals and containing curative qualities
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| Goa: Gao’s hundred odd kilometer’s of coastline has some of the best beaches in the country and the finest beach resorts. In the picturesque villages along the coast with white washed churches and red tiled houses. North goa has the state capital, panaji the former capital of old goa, with its world heritage churches and cathedrals and string beaches that runs right up the cost to maharastra.
Panaji: built on the south bank of the wide mandovi river, panaji officially became the capital of goa in 1854.Beaches: north goa beaches, some of them edged with red laterite cliffs include calangute, candolim, baga, vagator, anjuna and charpora. The southern beaches, noted for their sparkling white sand and calm sea include bogmalo, colva, benaulim, betul and palolem - idyllic beaches with splendid opportunities for sailing and wind surfing.
Old Goa: the old portuguese capital of goa further up river has fine baroque churches with lavishly ornamented and gilded altars. The basilica of bom jesus where the body of st. Francis xavier rests in its silver and glass casket, of St. Francis of assisi are the most important.
Temples: near the town of ponda are temples built in a style that is exclusive to goa with baroque interiors and unusual, ornate deepmals, tall lamp towers. The best known are the manguesh, nagesh and shanta durga temples.
Margao: margao is the capital of salcete taluka and the main centre of south goa. It is pleasant provincial town which still displays reminders of its portuguese past.
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Hassan::
Traditionally Hassan has been teh most convenient base from which tyo explore Belur, Halabid and Sravanabelagola
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Kancheepuram:
: is famous for its temples. There are 1008 temple been built by the ancient rulers and it is known as temple city of India. We will be visiting few important temple of the city for the art, architecture as well as religious beauty. One of the seven sacred cities of India. While the other cities are dedicated to either shiva or vishnu, Kancheepuram is a unique in that it is dedicated to both. The Pallava dynasity established kancheepuram as its capital and under its rule Kancheepuram was to witness a prospering of the arts, especially in the fields of literature, music and dance. The first South Indian stone temples were constructed.
Kailasanatha temple: reflects the freshness and simplicity of early dravidian architecture.
Ekambreeswarar temple: one of the largest temples in Kancheepuram, covering 9 hectares.
Kamatchi amman temple: dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, the temple has a Golden Gopuram in the center.
Devarajaswami Temple: this is an enormous monument.
Vedanthangal bird sanctuary: an important breeding ground for water birds, cormorants. Egrets, herons, storks, ibises, spoonbills, grebes and pelicans come here to breed and nest for about six months.
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Kanyakumari:
Is the Southern - Most tip of the Indian Peninsula, Lands end of the Indian subcontinent. The spot where three seas - Indian Ocean, The Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea meet. Kanyakumari is noted for its marvelous beaches and spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
Kumari amman temple: Pictures quely situated overlooking the shore.
Gandhi memorial: Striking memorial stored the mahatmas ashes until they were immersed into the sea.
Suchindram: At suchindram is an unusual temple dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. The temple is noted for its huge hanuman statue and musical pillars
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Kodaikannal:
The prettiest hill station in south india. The little town is set around a star shaped lake. Green wooded hills, scenic walks and waterfalls make it a beautiful summer retreat an altitude of 2100m.
Lake: In a green hollow, among the hills is the Kodaikannal lake.
Boating and horse riding: The lake at a kodai has been wonderfully lanscaped and boats can be hired.
The coaker's walk: A little road that meanders along the edge of the Kodaikannal ridge, offers a marvelous view of the plains.
Scenic spots: There are tall rock outcrops, at the pillar rocks and breathtaking views from perumal peak. In the wooded hills around Kodaikannal are the bearshola, silver cascade and fairy falls - pretty water falls that are picnic spots.
Parks & falls: Bryant park a botanical park laid out, landscaped and stocked over many years by the british after whom it is named.
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Kovalam:
is famous for its clean beach Peaceful & non polluted. Rest the mind and soul beyond your dream 16 km a sheltered bay endowed with unusual beauty. This natural bay is a safe see-poll free from high waves and surges. The drive from Trivendrum to the beach through groves of palms is refreshing. Thirty Years ago Kovalam was a hippy idylly a picture prefect tropical fresh fish, fruit and toddy ( Coconut Beer ). Kovalam retains a certain charm and is still popular with backpacking travellers carving some rest and recreation on the long haul across the subcontinent
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Kumarakom:
This bird sanctuary on Vembanad lake is 16 km west of Kottayam in a former rubber plantation. Local water fowl can be seen in abundance, as well as over wintering migratory species, Recently, several luxury resorts have opened at Kumarakom
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Kumbakonam:
Kumbakonam is one of the holiest places in south india, held sacred by both the vaishnavites and the saivites. Has about eighteen temples. The mahamagam tank is wel known for the masi maham festival which takes place once in 12 year.
Kumbheswara temple: The town of kumbakonam derives its name from its presiding deity-lord kumbheswara.
Nageshwara temple: This shiva temple contains a separate shrine for the sun, who is said to have worshipped lord shiva at this place.
Ramaswami temple: The 'mahamandapa' in front of the temple has several fine sculptures of vamana-trivikrama, vishnu with his consorts sridevi and bhudevi and of the marriage of parvati.
Sarangapani temple: The main sanctum is constructed in the style of a charriot or ratha.
Mahamagham tank: This tank is the venue for the famous mahamagham festival which takes place once in 12 years when jupiter passes the constellation of leo.
Gangaikondacholapuram: Gangaikondacholapuram are some striking sculptures of mahisasuramardini, nataraja, ardhanariswara, chandikeshwara, etc.
Darasuram: Darasuram contains ancient temples of great architectural merit. The airavateswara temple is the most important of them all.
Swamimalai: This is one of the six abodes of lord subramanya / muruga |
Chennai:
: The largest city in southern india located on the coromandel coast of the bay of bengal, developed after 1639 when the British East India company established a fort and trading port at the small fishing village of Chennai. Therefore Madras is again renamed as Chennai. besides the modern city itself, there are several interesting towns like Mamallapuram and Kanchipuram, each with a rich collection of ancient temples and an array of traditional handicrafts which are very much their own.
Fort St. George: Built by the East India company in 1639-1640, the fort marks the beginning of Madras as a modern city. Built around 1653 by the British East India company, the fort has undergone much alteration. Presently houses the secretariat and legislative assembly.
Fort Museum: This museum contains many relics pertaining to the tenure of the East India company and British India. Included is a picture of Sir Arthur Havelock (Governor of Madras in 1896) painted by Ravi Varma. This self taught artist produced many paintings, often on mythological themes.
St. Mary's Church: This is the oldest anglican church in Asia. Built in 1678 - 80, was the first English church in Madras and is the oldest surviving British church in India.
National Art Gallery and Government Museum: Well worth a visit the buildings originally belonged to a group of eminent British citizens, known as the pantheon committee. the main building has an excellent archaeological section also houses a good ethnology collection. Has a superb collection of Chola Bronze.
Film Studios: The film industry in Chennai is now bigger than the Bolywood (Mumbai).
The Marina Beach : This is supposed to be the Second Longest Beach in the world and runs to a length of 12 km.
b>Kapaleeswarar Temple: This ancient Shiva temple, was constructed in pure Dravidian style and displays the same architectural elements - Gopuram, Mandapam, a tank.
Santhome Cathedral : Roman Catholic church is said to house the remains of St. Thomas the apostle (doubting thomas).
St. Thomas Mount: The small hillock is believed to be the place where the apostle was killed by his assassins. The Snake Park and Children's Park: The Snake Park will intereuarters.
Elliots Beach: This Beach is comparatively quieter.
Valluvar Kottam: Erected in memory of the poet saint Thiruvalluvar, the shrine constructed after the temple car of Thiruvarur.
Cholamandal Artists : This an Independent Community about 30 artisans dedicated to the practice and development of contemporary art.
Dakshinchitra : The Village is a showcase of traditional art, craft, architecture and lifestyle from the four states of south india.
Muthukadu : The boat house.
Kovalam: Also known as Covelong is a fishing settlement with a fine beach.
Crocodile Bank: Can see crocs and alligators of all sizes as well as turtles.
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Madurai:
Madurai is another of Tamil nadu’s ancient cities, situated on the Vaigai river. Two thousand years ago, Madurai was the great capital of the Pandya kings and a center of tamil culture and learning. Today, it is a lively bustling city and a commercial center.
Sri Meenakshi: temple in the heart of the old town, a riotously baroque example of dravidian architecture with gopuram covered from top to bottom in a breathtaking profusion of multicoloured images of gods, goddesses, animals and mythical figures. Madurai is an ancient city. Tamil and greek documents record its existence from the 4th century bc.
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple: This temple has numerous mandapas, immense gopuram crowded with painted figures, and a set of pillars that emit musical notes when tapped.
Tirumalai Nayak Palace:a gracious building in the indo saracenic style famous for the stude work on its domes and arches.
Thiruparamkundram: lord murugan temple, one of the arupadaiveedu (six abode) of lord muruga.
Palamuthirsolai : lord murugan temple, one of the arupadaiveedu (six abode) of lord muruga.
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Mahapalipuram:
The rock carvings at Mamallapuram are notable for the delightful freshness and simplicity of their folk art origins, in contrast to the more grandiose monuments build by later larger empires such as the Cholas. The shore temple in particular strikes a very romantic theme and is one of the most photographed monuments in India. It and all the other places of interest in Mamalapuram, are floodlit each night. The sculpture here is particularly interesting because it shows scenes of day to day life - Women milking buffaloes, pompous city dignitaries, young girls primping and posing at street corners or swinging their hips in artful come-ons. In contrast, other carvings throughout the state depict mostly gods and goddesses, with images of ordinary folk conspicuous by their absence. Stone carving is still very much a living craft in Mamallapuram.
Five Rathas: (The five rathas are 1. Draupadi ratha, 2. Arjuna Ratha, 3. Bhima Ratha, 4. Dharmaraja Ratha, 5. Nakula Sahadeva Ratha. ) The five rathas are sculptured temples in the style of chariots(Rathas). Set close by the Sea they are carved from Solid rock. Popular belief is that the chariots depict the story of the pandava brothers, heroes of the Mahabharata.
Krishna Mandapam:It features carvings of a pastoral scene.
Shore Temple: This beautiful and romantic temple ravaged by wind and sea, represents the final phase of Pallava art. The temple is approached through paved gardens with weathered walls supporting long lines of Nandi statues (Nandi is Shiva’s bull vehicle).
Arjuna Penance: Carved in relief on the face of a huge rock, Arjuna’s penance is the mythical story of the River Ganges issuing from its source high in the Himalays. The panel (27m by 9m) depicst animals deities and other semi divine creatures, fables from the Panchantantra and Arjuna doing a penance to obtain a boon from Shiva. Ganesh Ratha, Mahishamardhini Mandapam & Olakkaneswvara Temple, Dharmaraja Mandap.
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Mangalore:
Mangalore has been a trading centre for many centuries some historians even point to a text by pliny as evidence than the city was well known to travellers in the 1st century. Little is known of its early history, but it appears to have been ruled for a considerable time by a tribe known as the alupas.
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Mudumalai:
In the luxuriant forested foot hills of the Nilgiris, this 321 Sq Kms sanctuary is part of a much larger reserve (3000 sq Km) which includes Bandipur and Wynad in neighbouring Karnataka and Kerala. The larger reserve ranges in vegetation from semi-evergreen forests to swamps and grasslands. In Mudumalai, the mostly dense forest is home to Chital (spotted Deer), Gaur (Indian Bison), tiger, panther, wild boar and sloth bear. Otters and crocodiles inhabit the Moyar river. Mudumalai is mostly tropical dry and moist mixed deciduous forest, with some bamboo, sandalwood and teak.
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Munnar:
This beautiful hill station has gentle hills covered with velvety tea plantations, forests, reservoirs and a small wildlife sanctuary in the vicinity. It is 3 hours by road from kochi. Munar set amid south india, most dramatic mountain scenery in whar was once known as the ‘high range of travancore’, the tiny hill town of Munnar (152m) is the commercial centre of some of the worlds highest tea growing estates. The stone christ church (1910). Inside the well kept church are touching brass plaques in memory of the tea planters. While the walks out of Munnar in any direction offer spectacular views, Eravikulam national park where you can see the rare, but almost tame, nilgiri that ( a type of mountain goat), or a clamber over the slopes of Anamudi which is South India highest peak. |
Mysore:
Wonderful historic town and evidence city to exhibit the oldest indian richest economy. The palace is marvelous. The palaces are treasure for richness, art and architecture. It is historically a great battle field for a brave king Tipu Sultan. The fort and palace of Tippu Sultan can be seen at the ruined city of sri rangapatnam 10 kms away.
Brindavan Garden: These tranquil ornamental gardens, laid out below these immense Krishnaraja Sargar dam, look like they belong in a tidy European spa resort rather than the south of India. The gardens are a popular picnic spot and crowds come each night to see the illuminated fountains.
Palaces: The old Mysore palace still has all its trappings of royalty. The lalitha mahal palace, built in the impressive indo-sarcenic style, is now a hotel.
Mysore Palace: The beautiful profile of this walled indo saracenic palace, the seat of the maharahas of Mysore, graces, the city's skyline.Chamundi Hills: Standing up in a little hill, with a commanding view of the city, is the temple to Chamundeshwari, the patron deity of the city.
Mysore zoo: Has one of india's better kept zoo.
Jagmohan Palace & Art Gallery: The Jayachamarajendra art gallery in the jagmohan palace, just west of mysore palace, has a collection of kitsch objects and wodeyar memorabilia, including weird and wonderful musical machines, rare instruments and paintings by raja ravi varma. The palace was build in 1861 and served as a royal auditorium. Its open daily.
Srirangapatna (14 km): The little island fortress of Tipu Sultan, who was once known as the "tiger of mysore". His summer palace, the daria daulat, has beautiful wall paintings. An island in the cauvery river, stand the ruins of the capital for which hyderali and Tipu Sultan the British finally conquered them with the help of disgruntled local leaders. Tippus defeat marked the real beginning of British territorial expansion in Southern India. |
Ooty:
The Queen of hill stations, is situated in the Nilgiris at an altitude of 2,240 mts. Udhagamandalam or Ooty, as it is commonly known, is the most popular hill station in habitude by the todas, the tribal people whose belief system and practices centre on the buffalo today only about 1500 todas remain. Until about two decades ago, Ooty (altitude 2240m) resembled an unlikely combination of southern england australia. The other main reminders of the British period are the stone churches, the private schools, the ooty cub, and the terraced botanical gardens. Maharaja summer palaces hark back to yet another time.
Lake: The beautiful ooty lake, set among groves of eucalyptus trees is a popular spot with its facilities for boating.
Botanical Gardens: The lovely landscaped garden has rolling lawns, exotic trees, lily pools, a bandstand and massed flower beds.
Scenic spots: A lovely view of ooty can be had from its highest point, the doddabetta peak. Other picturesque spots in the vicinity are mukurti peak, the pykara dam and reservoir, wenlock downs, kalhatti falls and elk hill.
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Palani: Lord Murugan Temple:
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Pondicherry:
Living monument of French culture in india. The french influence is still to be seen in the red kepis of the policemen, and in the marvelous white buildings in the old section of the town.
Sri Aurobindo Asharamam: Founded by Sri Arabindo in 1926 this ashram is one of the most popular in India with westerners, and also one of the affluent. It spiritual tenets represent a synthesis of yoga and modern science.
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| Puttaparthy: Prasanthi Nilayam, the main Asharam of Shri Sathya sai Baba is in Puttaparthy. Known as the abode of Highest peace. The Asharam is spacious and beautiful with good food and accommodation - at least when the numbers aren’t overwhelming. Sai Baba spends most of the year here but sometimes moves to white fields
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| Rameswaram: The sacred island town of Rameswaram at the extreme south-eastern limit of the Indian Peninsula, has one of India’s most venerated temples. According to the Hindu epic ‘Ramayana’, Rama sanctified this place by worshipping Lord Shiva here, after the war against Ravana and is therefore held sacred by both Shaivities also Known as the Varanasi of the South.
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Tanjore: The Big temple is big in all aspects. Here the Sculptor himself has played with Art. Nobody can even imagine to build such a massive structure even today. Thanjavur was once the great capital of the cholas. It was Raja Raja Chola, the empire builder, who also erected the most spectacular of the Thanjavur temples, whole structure is a tribute to the genius of Chola architects and builders.
Brihadishware Temple & Fort: Brihadishware Temple is the crowning glory of Chola temple architecture. The superb and fascinating monument is one of only a handful in India with world Heritage listing and is worth a couple of visits.
Saraswathi Mahal Library: It is next door to gallery. Established around 170 AD the library contains a collection of over 30,000 palm leaf, and paper manuscripts in Indian and European languages.
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Thirupathi: The beautiful temple of lord Venkateswara, located in the cool of the Tirumalai hills, close to the town of Tirupati, is an important place of pilgrimage. The temple _ a masterpiece of dravidian architecture has a gilded vimana over the sanctum. At Tiruchanur (10 Kms.) Is The Shrine To The Goddess Alamelumanga, The Consort Of Lord Venkateswara. The holy hill of Thirumala in the extreme south of Andra Pradesh is one of the most important pilgrimage centres in India, and is claimed to be the busiest in the world - eclipsing Jerusalem, Rome and Mecca in the sheer number of pilgrims.
Venkateswara Temple: Pilgrims flock to Tirumala to visit the ancient temple of Venkateshwara, an avatar of Vishnu. Among the powers attributed to Venkateswara is the granting of any wish that is made in front of the idol at Tirumala. The image is said to be self - created and immortal. Such popularity makes the temple one of the richest in India, with an annual income of a staggering one billion rupees.
Sri Padmavathi Amman Temple: Down the hill from the main temple is one to the deity’s consort, Lakshmi.
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| Thekkady: To see wild animals particularly elephant (large nos.), When you go for boat ride in the lake around the forest area. Stay in the jungle is very adventuring and very interesting. Periyar is south india most popular wild life sanctuary
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Thiruvannamalai: The small town of Thiruvannamalai, sits at the base of Arunachala Hill. In this temple Shiva is revered as Arunachaleswar, an aspect of fire - the light, which destroys the darkness of ignorance one of the largest in India.
Sri Ramanasramam Ashram: Sri Ramana Maharishi, a Guru who died in 1950 after nearly 50 years in peaceful and often silent contemplation (including 20 years in caves on the slopes of Arunachala).
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Trichy:Dominating the city of thiruchirapalli, is the magnificent fort, built on an immense rock formation over 84m high. Trichy, an ancient town in the cauvery delta, was a chola citadel in 2bc.
Rock fort: A spectacular monument perched 83 m high was first hewn by the pallavas who cut small cave temples into the southern face, but it was the nayaks who made use of its naturally fortified position.
Sri Rangantahtswamy Temple: The superb temple complex at Srirangam about 3 km north of the rock fort is situated on an island formed by two arms of the cauvery river.
Sri Jambukeshwara Temple: Temple has five concentric walls and seven gopuram, with the customary decrease unsize towards the sanctum sanctorium.
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Trivendrum: Built over seven forested hills, Trivendrum (City of the Sacred Serpent) is small relaxed compared with other Indian State Capitals.
Sri Padmabnabhasamy temple: Trivendrum’s most interesting temple is open to Hindus only and even they must wear a dothi or sari, Still is worth visiting even if you just passing through town see the temples seven storey carved gopuram reflected in the nearby sacred tank. Constructed in the Dravidian style by a Maharaja of Travancore in 1733, the temple is dedicated to Vishnu, who reclines on the sacred serpent, Ananda, which gives Thiruvananthapuram its name.
Napier Museum: Displays an eclectic assortment of bronzes, historical and contemporary ornaments, temple carts, ivory carvings and life size figures of Kathakali dancers in full costume.
Zoological Gardens: One among the best designed in Asia - set among woodland, lakes, and well maintained lawns - but some of the animals enclosures.
Padmanabhapuram Palace :The palace is superbly constructed of local teak and granite, and stands within massive stone town walls. The architecture is exquisite, with rosewood ceilings carved in floral patterns, windows laid with jewel floral patterns, windows laid with jewel coloured mica, and floors finished to a high polish with a special compound of crushed shells, coconuts egg white an the juices of local plants.
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| Velankanni: A famous Roman Catholic Basilica of our lady of Good health
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