India Dravida With Aurangabad & Mumbai Extension (multi Country)

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duration 17 days
tour type Small group
age requirement 10+ years old
max group size 3
guiding method Fully guided
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Starts Chennai, India
Ends Mumbai, 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 sandcolored temples of this area are on the Unesco World Heritage list and represent a glorious past of the Pallava dynasty
Puducherry: You get to feel the inner peace in this city, visiting a utopian city and its meditation center
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
Mumbai: Melting pot of cultures and commercial capital of India, home of dreamers, skytouching concrete towers, thriving nightlife, cricket, Bollywood and much more.
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Start in Chennai and end in Mumbai, the tour "India Dravida With Aurangabad & Mumbai Extension (multi Country)" is a guided art and architecture trip that takes 17 days. You will travel through Ellora, Chennai, Kanchipuram and 16 other destinations in India. "India Dravida With Aurangabad & Mumbai Extension (multi Country)" is a small group tour which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Join this seventeen-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”, Kanchipuram, 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. In the Periyar National Park enjoy sacred tranquility of its green surrounding, enjoying the boat ride over the lake and observe the thrilling wilderness of the bushy jungle. Ellore caves will unveil their alluring sculptures, and the large blooming city of Mumbai will display a melting pot of cultures and thriving nightlife, cricket, Bollywood and much more. This trip will fill all your senses and will leave great memories forevermore.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrival Chennai
Day 2: Chennai
Day 3: Chennai – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram (60 Km – 1 Hrs)
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: Kochi – Bangalore (1.5 Hrs By Flight; Not Included) / Bangalore – Mysore (60 Km – 1.5 Hrs)
Day 12: Mysore
Day 13: Mysore – Halebidu & Belur – Hassan (150 Km – 3.5 Hrs)
Day 14: Hassan – Bangalore (180 Km – 4 Hrs) / Bangalore – Mumbai (1.5 Hrs By Flight; Not Included)
Day 15: Mumbai – Aurangabad (1.5 Hrs By Plane; Not Included)
Day 16: Aurangabad – Caves Of Ellora - Aurangabad (70 Km – 2 H)
Day 17: Aurangabad– Ajanta (105 Km – 2.5 Hrs) / Aurangabad – Depart Mumbai (1.5 Hrs By Plane; Not Included)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

15 nights’ accommodation
1 night´s accommodation on a Houseboat (day 8)

Meals

16 Breakfasts
1 Lunch (Day 8)
1 Dinner (Day 8)
***Half Board supplement upon additional cost as an optional extra (10 Breakfasts, 9 Dinners)
***Full Board supplement upon additional cost as an optional extra: (10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, and 9 Dinners)

Transport

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

Guide

Operated with accompanied English or Spanish-speaking guide (Day 1-14)
Operated with the local English or Spanish-speaking guide during the activities in Mumbai (Day 15), Ellora and Aurangabad (Day 16), Ajanta (Day 17)
All monuments and parks as indicated: sightseeing tour of Chennai (Day 2); visit of Kanchipuram and guided tour of Mahabalipuram (Day 3); Chidambram and Darasuram temple tour (Day 4); excursion of Trichy (Day 5); Menakshi-Sundareshwara temple tour and Hindu puja ritual(Day 6); entrance to Periyar National Park, boat ride in Periyar Lake (on a shared basis) and Kerala martial arts performance (Day 7); city tour of Kochi (Day 9); city tour of Mysore (Day 12); Belur and Halebidu temples tour (Day 13); sightseeing tour of Mumbai (Day 15); excursion to Ellora and city tour of Aurangabad (Day 16); visit of the caves of Ajanta (Day 17)

Others

Meet & Greet on day 1, 11, 14, 15 and 17
Porterage only in the Chennai airport

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Domestic flights on Day 11, 14, 15 and 17 are not included
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks, and meals if not stated explicitly in the program
Optional excursions (as recommended/suggested) in the itinerary
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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