Itinerary Highlights
Day 1 Arrive Chennai – Mamallapuram (Approximately 55 kms, 1.30 hours by road)
Arrival at Chennai airport. You will be greeted by our representative at the airport and proceed for a short tour of Chennai visiting Fort St George, Anna Samadhi and museum. Later drive to Mamallapuram. Check in at the hotel and overnight stay at Mamallapuram
Day 2 Mamallapuram – Kanchipuram – Mamallapuram
Today morning enjoy an excursion to Kanchipuram. It was the historical capital of the Pallavas during the 7th - 9th centuries. Kanchipuram is one of the seven sacred cities of India. It is also famous for hand-woven silk fabrics and saris. Return to Mallalapuram. Visit the Shore Temple which includes many bas reliefs including one 100 ft. long and 45 ft. high carved out of granite. It was built in the early 8th century. Evening relax on the beach. Overnight stay at your hotel in Mamallapuram Meal: Breakfast
Day 3 Mamallapuram – Pondicherry (Approximately 155 kms, 3 hours by road)
After breakfast drive to Pondicherry. On arrival check in at the hotel. In this city, many battles were fought between British and French. Pondicherry is synonymous with French Heritage in India and understandably so as it served as the capital of the French Colonies in India. In the evening you can enjoy a walk on the French quarters heritage area of Pondicherry and the promenade in the evening on your own. Overnight stay at your hotel in Pondicherry Meal: Breakfast
Day 4 Pondicherry – Aurobindo Ashram
Pondicherry – Aurobindo Ashram, Handmade paper factory, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Auroville, Ang. Today visit Sir Aurobindo's Ashram, The ashram was set up in the year 1926 by Sri Aurbindo Ghose. His philosophy is derived in a combination of yoga and modern science. Also visit Ashram’s handmade paper factory, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Later in the afternoon visit Auroville (15 kms north of Pondicherry). In the evening visit the Anglo- French textile showroom for a bit of shopping. Overnight stay at your hotel in Pondicherry Meal: Breakfast
Day 5 Pondicherry – Chidambaram - Tanjore (Approximately 170 kms ; 4 hours by road)
Morning leave for Chidambaram. Visit Nataraja temple in Chidambaram. The magnificent Temple was guilt in 7th century A.D. Its beautiful polygonal dome enshrines Lord Vishnu and Shiva. Continue drive to Tanjore and on arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Brihadeshwara Temple which was built in the 10th century. This is the crowning glory of Chola temple architecture. The dome on top of the apex of the 63 metre high temple, is a single piece of granite weighing an estimated 81 tons which was put in place by hauling it along an earthwork ramp six km long in a similar manner to which the Egyptian pyramids were built. Overnight stay in Tanjore Meal: Breakfast
Day 6 Tanjore – Trichy – Tanjore (Approximately 120 kms, 3 hours by road)
Today enjoy an excursion to Trichy. The city is a fine blend of tradition and modernity built around the Rock Fort. Visit The most famous land mark of this bustling town, Rockfort Temple, a spectacular monument perched on a massive rocky out crop which rises abruptly from the plain to tower over the old city. Also visit Srirangam Temple which consists of 7 concentric walls and 21 towers or gopurams. Drive back to Tanjore for your overnight stay Meal: Breakfast
Day 7 Tanjore – Madurai (Approximately 130 kms, 4 hours by road)
This morning after breakfast, proceed for your drive to Madurai. After arrival check in to your hotel. Later proceed for a an afternoon city tour of Madurai covering the famous Meenakshi temple built over 2000 years ago, Tirumala Naik Palace and Gandhi Museum. Overnight stay at your hotel in Madurai Meal: Breakfast
Day 8 Madurai – Periyar/ Thekkady (Approximately 140 kms, 3 hours by road)
Today drive to Periyar. On arrival check in to your hotel. Later in the afternoon enjoy a boat cruise in Periyar Sanctuary, where you can enjoy the wild life and watch wild elephants in their natural habitat. Overnight stay at your hotel in Periyar/Thekkady Meal: Breakfast
Day 9 Periyar/Thekkady - Kumarakom (Approximately 130 kms, 4 hours by road)
Today drive to Kumarakom. You have the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at your hotel in Kumarkom Meal: Breakfast
Day 10 Kumarakom – Houseboat ride
Today enjoy a houseboat ride in the backwaters of Kerala to explore the breatakingly beautiful surroundings and the countryside of Kerala. Overnight stay at your hotel in Kumarakom Meal: Breakfast
Day 11 Kumarakom - Cochin (Approximately 50 kms, 1.15 hours by road)
This morning after breakfast, drive to Cochin. Upon arrival check in to your hotel. Later proceed for an afternoon tour of Cochin visiting sites like Jewish Synagogue, Spice market, Dutch palace (closed on Friday) and view the unique Chinese fishing nets. Overnight stay at your hotel in Cochin Meal: Breakfast
Day 12 Cochin - Departure to Hometown
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to Cochin airport for your onward flight Meal: Breakfast Holiday Concludes! Let’s stay in touch on Facebook/email and meet again on another memorable Holiday. See you soon!
Inclusions
- 11 nights hotel accommodation as per the itinerary at suggested or similar category hotels
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfers and Sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air conditioned vehicle
- Entrances to sightseeing places as per itinerary above
- Services of a English speaking guide for sightseeing as per itinerary
Exclusions
- International/Domestic Airfare & Railway Fare
- Any other meals than those mentioned above
- Additional Surcharges applicable during Diwali, Christmas, New Year, Fairs and Festivals
- Any optional tours, excursions, supplement costs, services and activities not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions
- Any items of personal nature like tips to guides & drivers, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), and food and drink which is not part of set menu
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident , hospitalization or any personal emergency
- GST 3.09% (Government Tax) on total package cost
Remarks
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Notes
- Holiday Price Validity : as mentioned above
- Vehicle will be not at disposal. If guest wish to go for additional sightseeing extra charges will be applicable
- Please not that AC will be switched off while travelling in hilly terrain
- Personal identification is mandatory to carry on tour for Air Travel, Hotels for security reason like: election card, Driving Licence, Passport
- Driver is NOT A GUIDE, he will take you to the sightseeing’s mentioned in the itinerary. You will have to explore the place of visit on your own. Itinerary is subject to change.
- If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels are used as hotel rooms are subject to availability
- The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice
- The quotation is based on Standard room of individual hotel, however if unavailable then the upgrading cost to be borne by the guest
Cancellation Policy
If the Guest decides to cancel the tour for any reason whatsoever then s/he shall give a written application to the Company within specified time limit along with original receipt issued by the Company. Such cancellation will attract cancellation charges stated hereunder.
- Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation.
- Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
- Air tickets issued on special fares are NON REFUNDABLE and Guest shall bear cancellation charges.
- Any refund payable to the Guest will be paid after the Company receives refund from the respective authorities. The Company deducts processing charges from the refund to be paid to the Guest.
Percentage of cancellation charges per person.
| No of days prior to departure | India | World |
|---|---|---|
| More than 60 days | 5% or Rs.1000/-whichever is more | Registration amount |
| 60 to 46 days | 15% | 15% |
| 45 to 31 days | 25% | 25% |
| 30 to 15 days | 50% | 50% |
| 14 to 4 days | 60% | 60% |
| 3 to 1 day | 80% | 80% |
| On the day/on tour | 100% | 100% |
Note: Charges are levied on the gross tour price and not the discounted price.
For Indian tours, cancellation charges do not include air ticket cancellation and they will be levied separately.