India Dravida With Mysore & Hassan Extension

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duration 14 days
tour type Small group
age requirement 10+ years old
max group size 3
guiding method Fully guided

Starts Chennai, India
Ends Bangalore, 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
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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The tour "India Dravida With Mysore & Hassan Extension" starts in Chennai and ends in Bangalore. It is an art and architecture trip that takes 14 days taking you through Alleppey, Hassan, Periyar National Park and 12 other destinations in India. "India Dravida With Mysore & Hassan Extension" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Join this fourteen-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. 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 (60 Km – 1 Hr)
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 And Belur – Hassan (150 Km – 3.5 Hrs)
Day 14: Hassan – Depart Bangalore (180 Km – 4 Hrs)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

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

Meals

13 Breakfasts
1 Lunch (Day 8)
1 Dinner (Day 8)
***Half Board supplement upon additional cost as an optional extra (13 Breakfasts, 12 Dinners)
***Full Board supplement upon additional cost as an optional extra: (13 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches, and 12 Dinners)

Transport

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

Guide

Operated with accompanied English or Spanish-speaking guide
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)

Others

Meet & Greet on day 1 and 11
Porterage only in the Chennai airport

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

The domestic flight on day 11 is not included
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks, and meals if not stated explicitly in the program
Optional excursions (as recommended) 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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