India Dravida

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duration 11 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 10-99 yrs
max group size 30
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-33390
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Operated in Spanish, English

Starts Chennai, India
Ends Chennai, India

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Chennai:The capital of Tamil Nadu is considered the most important cultural and economic center 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
Thanjavur:Visit the best example of Chola architecture in Tamil Nadu with the Brihadeshwara temple on the outskirts of Thanjavur
Madurai: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 that is perceived throughout the City
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Starting and ending in Chennai, the "India Dravida" tour is a guided art and architecture trip that takes 11 days. You will travel through Kanchipuram, Chennai, Mahabalipuram and 7 other destinations in India. "India Dravida" is a group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Join this elen-day tour and discover the mysteries of some of the India Dravid´s most enigmatic cities. Get the first insight into the Indian vibrant culture and delightful food in the charming capital of Tamil Nadu, Chennai. Admire the “City of Thousands of Temples”, Kachipuram, located on the voluptuous banks of the river Vegavathy and get amazed by the astonishing architecture of The Great Living Chola Temples in Darasurum. Be taught about the glorious history of Madurai, one of the ancient cities of South India and get to know the mythology and legends of the Minakshi-Sundareshwara Temple. This trip will fill all your senses and will leave great memories for the lifetime.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrival Chennai
Day 2: Chennai
Day 3: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (125 Km – 4.5 H)
Day 4: Mahabalipuram – Chidambaram – Darasuram – Thanjavur (270 Km – 6 Hrs)
Day 5: Thanjavur – Trichy – Thanjavur (60 Km - 2 Hrs)
Day 6: Thanjavur – Madurai (200 Km – 5.5 Hrs)
Day 7: Madurai – Periyar (145 Km – 4 Hrs)
Day 8: Periyar – Alleppey (150 Km – 5 Hrs)
Day 9: Alleppey – Kochi (60 Km – 1.5 Hrs)
Day 10: Kochi
Day 11: Depart Kochi

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Standard Hotel Category = The Residency Tower or similar 4*
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 = Great Trails River Resort or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Svatma or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = Regency Madurai or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Heritage or similar 5*
Standard Hotel Category = Peppervine or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Elephant Court or similar 5*
Standard & Superior Hotel Category = Deluxe Houseboat
Standard Hotel Category = Casino Hotel or similar 4*
Superior Hotel Category = Le Meridien or similar 5*
10 nights accommodation

Meals

10 Breakfasts
1 Lunch (Day 8)
1 Dinner (Day 8)

Transport

Arrival transfer from Chennai International Airport to the hotel
Departure transfer from the hotel to Kochi International Airport
Air-conditioned transportation on a shared basis

Guide

Operated with local English or Spanish-speaking guides

Others

Thanjavur:
0 Kochi (Cochin):
All monuments and parks as indicated: Government museum and fort in Chennai, Temples of Mahabalipuram, temples, and palace in Madurai, a sanctuary in Periyar, palace / Srirangapatnam in Mysore
Meet & Greet on day 1
Porterage only in the airport

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

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

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