17 Days India Drávida (india Dravid), Private Tour

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17 Days India Drávida (india Dravid), Private Tour

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duration 17 days
tour type Private
age requirement 10-99 yrs
max group size 50
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-32967
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English, Spanish

Starts Chennai, India
Ends Chennai, India

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Chennai: The capital of Tamil Nadu is considered the most important cultural and economic centre of southern India
Mahabalipuram: The sand-colored temples of this area are on the Unesco World Heritage list and represent a glorious past of the Pallava dynasty
Puducherry: The sand-coloured temples of this area are on the UNESCO World Heritage list and represent the glorious past of the Pallava dynasty
Thanjavur: Visit the best example of Chola architecture in Tamil Nadu with the Brihadeshwara temple on the outskirts of Thanjavur
Madurai: Discover the great Hindu temple of Meenakshi and its more than 30,000 figures
Periyar: One of the most famous nature reserves in the country where, with a bit of luck, you will see elephants, a variety of birds and even wild tigers
Kochi: This coastal town boasts a lot of history and European influence
Ooty: A quiet area of green hills surrounds the village
Mysore:Visit the stunning Palace of the Maharaja
Aurangabad: Known as the 'City of Gates' for being the district with the most monuments of national importance
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Start and end in Chennai, the "17 Days India Drávida (india Dravid), Private Tour" is a guided art and architecture tour that takes 17 days. You will travel through Conoor, Chidambaram, Kanchipuram and 16 other destinations in India. "17 Days India Drávida (india Dravid), Private Tour" is a private which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

This formidable journey takes you through the immense Dravidian part of India to explore its illustrious past and its present full of colours, history and contrasts. Discover the past eras of this charming area and travel back in time to see some of the most prized religious, historical and cultural monuments of Southeast Asia, apart from its large urban cities like Chennai and Puducherry. This trip will fill your senses and will not leave you indifferent.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrival Chennai
Day 2: Chennai:sightseeing Tour
Day 3: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (60km – 1 Hr)
Day 4: Mahabalipuram – Puducherry (105km – 3 Hrs)
Day 5: Puducherry – Chidambaram – Gangaikondacholapuram – Swamimalai – Thanjavur (200 Km – 5 Hrs)
Day 6: Thanjavur – Trichy – Madurai (200km – 5.5 Hrs)
Day 7: Madurai
Day 8: Madurai – Periyar (145km – 4 Hrs.)
Day 9: Periyar – Kochi (150km – 4 Hrs)
Day 10: Kochi: Day At Leisure
Day 11: Kochi – Conoor / Conoor -ooty By Train (280 Km – 5.5 Hrs)
Day 12: Ooty – Mysore (140 Km – 3.5 Hrs)
Day 13: Mysore – Belur Y Halebidu – Mysore (150 Km – 3.5 Hrs)
Day 14: Mysore – Bangalore( 150km, 3hrs) / Bangalore – Mumbai ( Flight: 2hrs) / Mumbai -aurangabad (flight:1 Hr)
Day 15: Aurangabad – Ellora - Aurangabad (35km – 1 Hr)
Day 16: Aurangabad – Ajanta Caves (105km – 2 Hrs) / Aurangabad – Mumbai (flight: 1.5 Hrs)
Day 17: Depart Mumbai

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Standard Hotel Category = Accord Metropolitan or similar 5*
Superior Hotel Category = Hyatt Regency or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = Grand Bay Resort or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Radisson Temple Bay Resort or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = Accord Puducherry or similar 5*
Superior Hotel Category = The Promenade or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = Sangam or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Ideal River View or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Heritage or similar 5*
Standard % Superior Hotel Category = Greenwoods Periyar or similar 4*
Standard Hotel Category = Casino Hotel or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Le Meridien or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Gem Park or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Savoy Ooty or similar 4*
Standard Hotel Category = The Windflower or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Radisson Blu or similar 5*
Standard & Superior Hotel Category = WelcomHotel Rama International or similar 4*
Standard Hotel Category = Holiday Inn Airport or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Hilton Mumbai or similar 5*
16 nights' accommodation

Meals

B & B Option: 16 Breakfast
Half Board Option: 16 Breakfasts + 16 Dinners
Full Board Option: 16 Breakfasts, 16 Lunches and 16 Dinners

Transport

Air-conditioned private transportation
Inbound private airport transfer from Chennai International Airport
Train journey from Coonoor to Ooty (on day 11 )
Outbound private airport transfer to Mumbai Airport

Guide

Operated with English-speaking local guide***

Others

All monuments and parks as indicated: Government museum and fort in Chennai, Temples of Mahabalipuram, temples and palace in Madurai, sanctuary in Periyar, palace / Srirangapatnam in Mysore, Caves of Ajanta and Ellora in Aurangabad, Prince museum of Wales and Mani Bhawan in Mumbai
Meet & Greet on arrival
Porterage only in the airport

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
Optional excursions (as recommended/suggested) in the itinerary.
Any airfare, airport taxes, supplement for which are quoted separately if applicable
Tips to drivers, local guides, and hotel staff
International or domestic flight tickets and visa fees.
Any service not listed above

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this 17 Days India Drávida (india Dravid), Private Tour tour. You can cancel the tour up to 22 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 21 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 10 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 10 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 21 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

17 Days India Drávida (india Dravid), Private Tour tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this 17 Days India Drávida (india Dravid), Private Tour tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Know Before You Go

The standard hotel check-in and check-out time is from 14:00. In some cases it may vary The distances and travel times described in the itinerary may vary. Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice Please note that hotel classification is as per Indian standards. Day 14: (Recommended flight: Bangalore – Mumbai: 9W-450 y Air India: Mumbai – Aurangabad: AI- 442). Please note we are able to accept clients request for Vegan meals.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.

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