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Splendours of South India
07 Nights and 08 Days Trip
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Tour Cost
01 October 2011 to 31 March 2012
Premium Package / Per Person Sharing
Cost of ac Transport+Accommodation INR. 59500
What you Get
Food and accommodation
The prices above are per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a double/twin room
Daily breakfast in all places Inclusive tax.
Prices for single occupancy, more than two people travelling together, adaptations to the suggested tours and
tailor-made tours on application.
Prices for single occupancy, more than two people travelling together, adaptations to the suggested tours and tailor-made tours on
application.
And What you Don't
Tips / Gratuities
Any meals other than those mentioned above.
Any airfare / train fare.
Entrance fees to National park & Boating charges.
Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
The above rates are net and non commissionable.
The Best Local guides we arrange are independent Government Licensed are not employed by us.
Transport and Staff
Your Personal chauffeur with an air-Conditioned car having sufficient space for luggage, Fuel, Insurance, Toll Taxes.
All State Taxes, Parking and all transport related expense including Driver Services.
Splendours of South India | Itinerary
Arrival Chennai|Transfer to hotel |Overnight Hotel
Arrival and transfer to the Taj Connemara Hotel for 3 nights.
Sightseeing of Chennai | Overnight Hotel
Morning breakfast at Hotel
Half day sightseeing of Chennai with Guide
Overnight at Taj Connemera
Heritage Hotel-Room+Breakfast Inclusive tax
Morning tour of Chennai, visiting some of India's oldest British monuments.
Visit Kapaleswara Temple | Located eyond Elliot's beach, is Kalakshetra or 'Temple of Art'. It was founded in 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale to train, encourage and revive interest in bharatanatyam, which is the classical dance form of the state. This institution is among the finest of its kind in the country and is run on the ancient gurukulam system. Throughout the year Kalakshetra conducts music recital and dance performances in different parts of Chennai |Open 05.00 a.m to 12.00 p.m.afternoon 16.00 p.m to 09.00.p.m
Later visit Government Museum|previously known as Pantheon Complex in British period, today houses the Government Museum, Connemara Public Library and the National Art Gallery. The museum contains exhibits ranging from contemporary artifacts to prehistorical findings. Sculptures and bronzes of various periods, sections for zoology, anthropology and geology impress every visitor |Holiday -Monday |Open 10.00 a.m. and 04.00 p.m|
Next visit San Thome Basilica |The south end of Marina Beach was named after Saint Thomas "doubting apostle of Jesus Christ". It is belived he has come to Madras in 52 AD and kill at St. Thomas Mount just outside the city in 78 AD. Built in 16th Century by the Portuguese, in 1896 it was made a basilica. The beautiful stained glass window at the basilica portrays the story of St Thomas and the central hall has 14 wooden plaques depicting scenes from the last days of Christ.
Chennai | Kanchipuram |Chennai | Overnight Hotel
Morning breakfast at Hotel
Half day sightseeing of Kanchipuram (79kms/Two hours drive) with Guide
Visit to Kailasanathar Temple
Golden City Of Temples
Visit to Local silk weaving centre
Return to Chennai your hotel (79kms/Two hours drive)
Overnight at Taj Connemera
Heritage Hotel-Room+Breakfast Inclusive tax
Kanchipuram famous as the 'City of a Thousand Temples' has its history intertwined with the glorious reign of the Pallavas, the Cholas and the Rayas of Vijayanagar. The city is also famous as an ancient center of Tamil learning and culture. Kanchipuram was home to great luminaries. Famous for its temples and hand-woven silk sarees, it is a popular tourist destination.
Chennai |Pondicherry | Overnight Hotel
Morning breakfast at Hotel
Transfer to Pondicherry (130 kms/ 4 hrs) Hotel promenade for 2 nights.
Afternoon visit Aurobindo ashram with Guide
Overnight at Hotel
Boutique Hotel-Room+Breakfast Inclusive tax
Full day in Pondicherry | Overnight Hotel
Morning breakfast at Hotel
Car and driver at disposal to visit Pondicherry
Afternoon Leisure and Overnight at Hotel promenade
Boutique Hotel-Room+Breakfast Inclusive tax
Once the capital of French India. It has a distinct French Atmosphere amidst the surrounding Tamil country. On arrival check into Hotel .Car and Driver at Disposal to visit Pondicherry- 'the city of dawn' inspired by the mother and disciple of Aurobindo. Auroville is a utopian experimental-living. Around 700 families live in communities with such names as Fertile, Certitude, Sincerity, Revelation and Transformation Architecturally experimental buildings, combining modern western and traditional Indian elements, are set in rural landscape of narrow lanes, deep red earth and lush greenery. Overnight at Hotel.
Pondicherry | Mahabalipuram | Overnight Hotel
Morning breakfast at Hotel
Transfer to Mahabalaipuram (78 kms/ 2.30 hrs) Hotel GRT Templebay for 2 nights.
Rest of the day leisure at beach
Overnight at Hotel GRT Temple Bay
Heritage Resort-Room+Breakfast Inclusive tax
Halfday Sigthseeing Mahabalipuram | Overnight Hotel
Morning breakfast at Hotel
Afternoonsightseeing of Mahabalipuram with Local Guide
Visit to Shore temple | The Five Rathas | Local market and Shops
Rest of the day leisure at beach
Overnight at Hotel GRT Temple Bay
Heritage Resort-Room+Breakfast Inclusive tax
Mahabalipuram, driving south of Madras on the coast lies Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), the ancient port of Pallavas. The pallavas have created many marvelous monuments with sculptural panels, caves, Monolithic Rathas and Temples. Krishna Mandapam, has a big bas relief, notable for its realistic representation. The world's largest base relief measuring 27m x 9m, whale back shaped rock contains figures of gods, demi-gods, men, beasts, birds and representation of the entire creation. Shore Temple, one of the oldest in south dating back to 8th century AD is a good example of the first phase of structural temples constructed in Dravidian style. The Five Rathas, a group of five monolithic temples, each created in different style (Mahabalipuram| Open 10.00 a.m.to 06.00 p.m | Ovenight at Hotel
Departure Chennai airport to Connect your onward journey
In time transfer straight to the airport (approx. 54 kms/ 2 hrs drive) to board flight
Please note that, although our rates are based on the hotels used in this itinerary, these are subject to change according to availability. Should they not be available, we will book alternate accommodation at a similar hotel and pass on the difference between the rates, whether supplement or reduction, to the traveller.
We reserve the right to adjust our prices according to any currency fluctuations, amendments in local government taxes or fuel hikes.
Peak season suppliment INR 700 (USD 16) Per person Perday from 20 December 2010 to 10 January 2011
The above rates are net and non commissionable.
The above rates are valid from 01 October 2010 to 31 March 2011 .
