^{Also known as Trichy, Tiruchirapalli was held by the Chola and Pallava Dynasties. The Nayakas of Madurai have constructedthe greater portion of the town. Chanda Sahib and Muhammad Ali were caught here between the French and English battling for power when Robert Clive brought victory to the English - the Trichy Fort has played an important role in these events. The Rock Fort is a landmark of Trichy with a Ganesa Temple on the top. This rock also contains excavated cave temples dating 7th century A.D., which are famous for their fine sculptures. Sightseeing of Trichy includes visiting the Rock Fort, a climb up its stone steps to the "Hall of a Hundred Pillars", the Mathurbhuteshwar shrine and finally at the very top of the Rock Fort, a Ganesh Temple. Visit the island of Srirangam, a massive Vishnu Temple with seven walls.}
 

^{Tanjore or Thanjavur as it was earlier called, was the capital of the Chola Empire from the 10th century to the 14th century A.D. Later it became part of the Vijaynagar Kingdom, then passed into the hands of the Marathas and later still went to the British. For ages it has been the chief political, literary and religious centre of the south. The celebrated temple of Brihadeshwara built by the Chola King, Raja the Great, during the 11th century is its major attraction. The Saraswati Mahal Library, dating from the time of the Marathas, contains a rare collection of books and manuscripts on paper and palm leaves.}
 

^{The seaside capital of Kerala state, Trivandrum is surrounded by numerous hills and hillocks on which stand buildings and parks. Trivandrum literally means the "holy city of Anata" and is a city of magnificient buildings of ancient and modern architecture. The temple of Sri Padamanbhaswami is one of the most important shrines in the city dedicated to the Hindu God - Vishnu - his image reclining on Sheshnag, the enormous hooded serpent, Anant. Sightseeing of Trivandrum includes Padmanbhaswami Temple, Zoological Gardens, Aquarium and a drive through the city.}

^{KOVALAM BEACH : 14 kms. south of Trivandrum, is one of the finest beaches in India. Withits sheltered beach, Kovalam is endowed with unusual beauty. It is deal for sea bathing and is safe even during the roughest weather. The scenery around is enchanting and the drive to the beach through palm groves, refreshing.}

^{PADMANABHAPURAM : 53 kms. (33 miles) south of Trivandrum, is one of the ancient capitals of the former state of Travancore. In the old palace there are mural paintings of a high order. It contains relics of historical and artistic value.}

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^{74 kms. from Trivandrum, SUCHINDRM temples contain beautiful carvings and sculptures.}

^{CAPE COMORIN (KANYAKUMARI) : Kanyakumari is the land’s end of India and its tapering end meet three seas - The Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. One can see the sun rise from the Bay of Bengal and set in the Arabian Sea. Kanyakumari Temple, the Gandhi Samarak Mandir and Vivekananda Rocks are worth visiting. Boat rides to Vivekananda Rock Memorial are organised twice daily, in the morning and in the afternoon.}