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Golden Triangle South India Tour - Look on further if you are in quest of a perfect holiday. Take up the Golden triangle tour of Southern India.
The tour comprises of breathtakingly beautiful destinations like Chennai, Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.
South India Golden Triangle Tour, The Capital of the south eastern state of Tamil Nadu (the land of Tamils), Chennai besides being one of the four major metropolitan cities in India is the starting point of the golden triangle tour of the Southern India.
The city will enthrall you with architectural skills of the Dravidians as revealed in
The exterior of the fort in gray granite will give you a much-needed break from the lavish decoration on the forts of the Mughals. Though the most mesmerizing will be the Marina beach where the blue waters of Bay of Bengal mingles with the golden sands.
The sea is not an excellent bathing spot but the beauty of the sun, the sky, the sand and the sea at dusk is spellbinding.
The 55 kilometers journey from Chennai to Mahabalipuram is full of spectacular sights and is nothing less than a joy ride.
At Mahabalipuram the shore temple, the five rathas, the largest bas-relief in the world called Arjuna’s Penance and the famous and beautiful mandapams are what will be most eye-catching.
The relaxed souls and the rejuvenated bodies make up for the perfect holiday trip to the southern India.
You may plan your tour to club the Dance Festival at Mahabalipuram that is hosted by the Department of Tourism of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The extravagance of classical music and dance has performances of Bharathanatyam, Kuchipudi,
Kathakali, Odissi and folk dances by the best artists will leave you enchanted just like the temples at Kanchipuram that follow the Dravidian style of architecture.
Out of the three diverse destinations of the Golden triangle of Southern India Chennai is one of the important trade centers of south India and is a good place to shop for a large variety of items.
You may shop for traditional bell metal items, bronze icons, and stone sculpture, as well as other crafts of the southern region at the local shops. Even the jewelry made from uncut precious stones make excellent gift items.
South India Golden Triangle Tour, Next the beautiful Kancheepuram hand woven silk sarees those are renowned for the temple borders and rich zari (gold thread) pallavas must be shopped for at Kanchipuram, the second holiday destination.
Detailed traditional motifs and bright colors with contrasting borders make these sarees absolutely delightful.
You may pick up some of these exquisite souvenirs for your loved ones in silver, copper, bronzed and wood, available in various government emporia and private stores. The shopping spree at the holiday destinations will complete the tour to the temple towns of the Southern India.
Vidhana Soudha - Bangalore
Bangalore
Golden Triangle South India Tour, The capital of Karnataka and the seventh largest city of India, Bangalore is a city of contradictions. It has earned the title of the Garden City boasting of its numerous beautiful gardens and parks and also the Silicon Valley, being at par with the latest developments of the world.
The present-day city was founded in the 16th century and has since continued to be an important administrative center. With some historical sites of immense interest to boast of, the kind and warm nature of the people here is reflected in the legend behind its name. It is said that the city of Bangalore was named after the native translation of 'boiled beans' that an old poor woman offered to a hungry and lost Hoysala ruler.
Mysore
Golden Triangle Tour with South India, A city of palaces, people and smells, Mysore is the erstwhile capital of Karnataka.
The word Mysore expands to 'Mahishasurana Ooru', which means the town of the demon Mahishasura, who was slain by the goddess Chamundeshwari, whose shrine is situated atop the Chamundi hill. Beyond Mysore's architectural heritage, the city's long-held tradition of music and dance, art and literature, scholarship and time-honored crafts were nurtured under the patronage of Wodeyar dynasty.
Ooty
Golden Triangle Tour with South India, Ooty is the short name for the 36-sq-km hill resort Udhagamandalam. Situated in the 'Blue Mountains',
which are so called because of the lavender-blue flowers of the famous Strobilanthes that bloom to cover the hills in floral profusion during the season, Ooty's gorgeous golf courses are among the best in the world.
It has a beautiful lake with houseboats and the pretty Botanical Gardens to boast of.
Founded by the British in the early 1800s, it once served as the summer headquarters of the Madras Government. Its long and lovely walks are soothing while Ooty is also a haven for the seeker of sports and adventure with diverse activities like hiking, riding, fishing for trout and playing tennis and snooker.
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