Kanchipuram.......

Kanchipuram, one of  the seven sacred cities of India, is famous for its exquistely woven silk sarees. It is a golden city of thousand temples of which 124 have withstood the ravages of time. This has the capital of the Pallavas. Kanchipuram is the holy city of both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu and it is for this reason that Kanchipuram is one of the seven holy cities of India and on the pilgrim route. Some have called Kanchipuram the "Varanasi of the South". Though the temples in this city of gods and erstwhile kings date back to the 4th century, the finest temples was constructed in the 6th and 7th centuries. Kanchi was also the seat of learning and Hindus and Buddhist philosophies flourished side by side. The oldest temple, constructed in sandstone by the Pallavas, the Kailashnatha temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. 


Summer =  20 to 28degree celcius 
 Winter = 10 to 16degree celcius

 
Kovalam.......

Kovalam 26 kms South of Trivandrum is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and is most people's idea of paradise: a lazy blue sea lapping against golden sands fringed by swaying palms.There are facilities here for water sports and a taste of kerala culture, including Kathakali performances in the evenings. 


Summer =  20 to 28degree celcius 
 Winter = 16 to 20degree celcius

 

Mahabalipuram.......
 
Mahabalipuram the ancient capital and sea port of Pallava kings is famous for its south Indian temple architecture.But today it is a sleepy village living on its past glory and the tourist traffic. The sculptures and carvings are fascinating. Mahabalipuram is also known as the "city of seven pagodas" for out of solid stone were carved exquisite rock temples. Five of the temples are known as "Rathas" and on their walls the story of Hindu mythology has been lovingly carved out. The most famous of them is group of five rathas. This ratha is dedicated to the five Pandava princes and their consort-wife Draupadi. A group of elephants one of them 5 meters long known as "Arjuna Penance" is the most  prominent feature of this sculpture. 


Summer =  30 to 38degree celcius 
 Winter = 20 to 26degree celcius