Experience of Tamil Nadu
11 Days Starting and ending in Chennai
Visiting: Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Puducherry, Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai
Tour operator:
Tour code:
11EOTN
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
1-80
Special diets catered:
Meat, Jain, Halal, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
This tour will provide amazing experience to the most historical and fascinating tourist destinations of South India. This tour starting with the amazing Chennai then we will take you on a journey to the ancient temples of Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram and Madurai. Where you will see the temples and monuments of Dravidian style, Pallava dynasty and Chola dynasty.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival At Chennai
Location: Chennai
Accommodation: Hotel
On the day of arrival at Chennai airport, Gt India Tours representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram (140 Km / 3:30 Hrs)
Location: Mahabalipuram
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast and check out from the hotel later drive to Mahabalipuram, via en-route visit to Kanchipuram the city of 1000 temples and one of the seven sacred cities in India, here you can visit the Kamakshi Amman Temple, The Kanchi Kailasanathar temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple and Ekambareswarar Temple. Later continue drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival at Mahabalipuram, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3 : At Mahabalipuram
Location: Mahabalipuram
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast later proceed for sightseeing tour to Mahabalipuram, visit the Thirukadalmallai, Shore Temple, Pancha Pandava Rathas, Arjuna’s Penance, Caves, and Krishna’s Butterball. After your sightseeing tour back to the hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4 : Mahabalipuram - Puducherry (99 Kms / 3 Hrs)
Location: Puducherry
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast and check out from the hotel later drive to Puducherry. Upon arrival at Puducherry, check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5 : At Puducherry
Location: Puducherry
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast continue to explore the city, visit Aurobindo Ashram, Botanical Garden, Memorial House, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple. Enjoy boating at Chunnambar Backwater & the beautiful beaches of Puducherry. After sightseeing tour to Puducherry later back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 : Puducherry - Thanjavur (165 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Location: Thanjavur
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Thanjavur. Upon arrival at Thanjavur check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later proceed for half day city tour to Thanjavur, visit the Schwartz Church, Sivaganga Gardens, Lord Murugan Temple and Sangeetha Mahal.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 : Thanjavur - Trichy (60 Kms / 1:30 Hrs)
Location: Tiruchirappalli
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Trichy. Upon arrival at Trichy check-in to your hotel for night stay. Later proceed for sightseeing tour to Trichy, visit Rock Fort Temple, Jambukeswarar Temple and Srirangam Temple.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 : Trichy - Madurai (140 Kms / 2:30 Hrs)
Location: Madurai
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9 : At Madurai
Location: Madurai
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast later proceed for sightseeing tour to Madurai visit Meenakshi Sundareswarar, one of the largest temple complex in India. Later visit Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple. Also visit the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, Alagar kovil and Gandhi Museum. After sightseeing back to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 : Madurai - Chennai (By Flight)
Location: Chennai
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Madurai airport to board the flight for Chennai. Upon arrival at Chennai our representative assist you to transfer for your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 : Departure From Chennai
Location: Chennai
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Chennai airport to board the flight for your next destination.
What's Included
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Dining
10 Breakfast
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10 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis
3 Star Accommodation.
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Assistance during arrival and departure by Gt India Tours
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All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
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English speaking guide at Chennai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Thanjavur, Trichy and Madurai
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Visit to the famous ancient temples of Thanjavur and Trichy
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One mineral water bottle per person per day
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All applicable taxes.
What's Not Included
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Visas Fee (if applicable)
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Monument entry fees
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Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)
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Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
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International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip
Check out our Q&As
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What currencies are required for this tour?
INR is local currency.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3 Star.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
10
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
100% Departure if there is single traveller.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Only for foreign national traveller.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Healthy.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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What is the tipping policy?
Tips always optional.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?
Absolutely. Every traveller is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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How many people will be on my trip?
GTIndia Tours provide private and group tour it's completely depend on you which category you are choose. if you are choosing a group tour there is maximum 40 guests.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
We select our hotels for their quality, impeccable service and comfort, with the majority of them having air-conditioning. Few hotels don't have air conditioning due to the colder climate.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We strongly recommend that all guests have a travel insurance policy to ensure your peace of mind before and while travelling. It's important that you protect yourself in case of trip cancellations, an interruption for any reason, baggage delays or loss of baggage and medical expenses.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
GTIndia Tours is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2011. So far, GTIndia Tours work hard to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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What if I have special dietary requirements?
We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking. Unfortunately, we’re unable to supply meals in accordance with strict religious requirements. We can’t provide salt-free, Kosher, Halal, requests for specific dietary supplements such as soya milk, and high protein or low-carb meals.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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GT India Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
GT India Tours requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 80 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of gt india tours charges.
Up to 80 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 79 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.