DRAVIDA TRAILS
Description
Chennai,
Kancheepuram,
Pondichery,
Mahabalipuram
Date of departure:
Overview
The Dravida Trails offers a captivating journey through South India's rich cultural and historical tapestry. Begin in Chennai, a bustling metropolis blending tradition and modernity, showcasing ancient temples and vibrant markets. Kancheepuram, the "City of a Thousand Temples," unveils exquisite Dravidian architecture. Pondicherry, a former French colony, charms with its colonial influence, serene beaches, and spiritual ambiance. Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts intricately carved rock-cut monuments and sculptures by the Bay of Bengal. This itinerary provides a diverse blend of urban energy, religious heritage, coastal beauty, and artistic marvels, making it a memorable exploration of South India's cultural mosaic.
Itinerary
- Suggested train time:
TVS MAS SF EXP (12696) 21:30 WED,24
- Arrival in Chennai in the Morning. Afternoon Chennai local visit - Govt. Museum, Marina Beach - Stay in Chennai.
- After breakfast, check out & proceed to Kanchipuram (2 hrs) Sri Ekambarnathar Temple, spend some time shopping the famous Kancheepuram Silk, and later after lunch, proceed to Pondicherry (3 hrs approx.). Evening Enjoy Paradise Beach. Stay Pondicherry
- Morning visits Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, French War Memorial. Proceed to Mahabalipuram (2 hrs approx.). Stay Mahabalipuram
- Morning visits to Mahabalipuram Shore temple, Sculpture Museum, Mahabalipuram Beach, Crocodile Park, etc. Later proceed to Chennai (1.5 hrs approx.) After Shopping activities, drop at Chennai Railway station or Airport at 7 pm.
- Land transportation: - Ac pushback coach as per the number of passengers.
- Double sharing AC rooms – 03 Nights
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Entry tickets
- Services of Tour Escort from ‘Team Yathri Holidays’
- Flight / Train charges
- Tea/Snacks
- The part of the regular menu, telephone calls, room service, etc.
- Any increase in the fuel surcharge or any kind of taxes levied by respective governments.
- Boating Charges and any expenses of a personal nature such as porterage, food & drinks that are not in
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, roadblocks, etc…
A cancellation charge of INR 3000 will be applicable for passengers canceling before 30 days of departure. A cancellation charge of 30% of the tour cost will be applicable for the passengers canceling before 15 days of departure and 100 % of the tour cost will be levied as the cancellation charge for the cancellations within 15 days before the departure.
*Flight and train cancellation charges will be actual as per the policy
- Booking: For confirming the seats, Rs.7,000/- per person has to be remitted while booking & the balance amount has to be settled 5 days before the tour departure.
- All the passengers are requested to hand over a Government-approved photo identity while confirming the package.
- Tour Timings/Itinerary/Tour-Fare are subject to change. Yathri Tours & Travels reserves the right to alter, amend, or even cancel any tour depending on the exigencies of the occasion.
- Jurisdiction: The place of Arbitration/Jurisdiction will be Ernakulam.