Customizable Tour Package

South of Malabar Coast

16 Nights / 17 Days

Kerala, Tamil Nadu

South

Chennai - Covelong - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Madurai - Kodaikanal - Munnar - Cochin - Mararikulam - Cochin

Tour Includes

Hotels

3 Star Deluxe AC Hotel Rooms on Twin Sharing Basis

Meals

Pure Vegetarian Indian meals for Breakfast & Dinner.

Transport

All Transfers mainly by 2 X 2 AC Cars & Coaches wherever necessary

Sightseeing

Guided Tour at Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary

Flight/Train Tickets

Tickets Available at additional Cost

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Expected Tour Start Date required

Route & Stays

Route

Chennai - Covelong - Pondicherry - Tanjore - Madurai - Kodaikanal - Munnar - Cochin - Mararikulam - Cochin

Tour Price Starts From

₹41,400/-

+5% GST

Per Person
Budget Package

₹62,150/-

+5% GST

Per Person
Deluxe Package

Prices may vary according to customization of Hotels and Vehicle and the size of the Group. Air / Train Tickets Confirmation Depends upon Availability at the time of booking

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Tour Package Overview

Indulge in the essence of natural hospitality extended by the Malabar Coast. The South of Malabar Coast tour package is of 16 Nights and 17 Days, which makes you travel to the exotic locations of Chennai, Covelong, Pondicherry, Tanjore, Madurai, Kodaikanal, Munnar, Cochin, and Mararikulam.

This single tour package is skillfully designed to meet various tourism themes like beach, nature trail, religious, adventure, etc. With this package you also get a chance to explore the architectural heritage housed in the southern regions of Malabar Coast.

Tour Highlights

Visit Dakshin Chitra, en route to Covelong
Sightseeing in Covelong
Visit Vijayanagar Fort and Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry
Explore Chidambaram and Kumbakonam, en route to Tanjore
Full day excursion to Tanjore
Visit Meenakshi temple/Chettinad, Madurai
View the landscaped lakes, Kodaikanal
Visit lush green tea estates, waterfalls, mountain mist, and exotic wildlife sanctuaries, Munnar
Visit Dutch Palace, St. Francis? Church and the spice market, Cochin
Sightseeing in Mararikulam

Day 01:

Chennai - Covelong

On your arrival at the Chennai Airport/Railway Station, get welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Covelong (Kovalam). On the way to your hotel, halt at Dakshin Chitra cultural center to get a sneak peek of rich art, architecture and culture of the southern states of India.

Day 02:

Covelong

This day is fully dedicated to be spent at leisure. Early morning, post breakfast, get ready to explore the Covelong (Kovalam) beach and the nearby attractions.

Day 03:

Covelong - Pondicherry

In the morning, post breakfast, drive to Pondicherry. En route, halt at Mahabalipuram for excursion of the seven monolithic temples. Each temple is carved from a single granite boulder standing on the shoreline.

Day 04:

Pondicherry

On this day, you explore the attractions of Pondicherry. Drive to Gingee to witness the magnificent Vijayanagar fort, built during 15th century.

Day 05:

Pondicherry - Tanjore

Post breakfast, in the morning, drive to Tanjore. En route, visit the temple towns of Chidambaram and Kumbakonam. On reaching your hotel, check in, take a little rest and freshen up.

Day 06:

Tanjore

Get ready for a full day excursion to Tanjore. As the place is abundant with South Indian temple architecture, get ready to visit the great Brihadiswara Temple - one of the most stupendous Chola temples in India. Later, drive to Rock Fort Temple of Trichy.

Day 07:

Tanjore - Madurai

In the morning, post breakfast, drive to Madurai. Madurai has been considered as the land of learning and pilgrimage for many centuries. Here, you may visit the great Meenakshi temple. This temple has pyramidal gateway towers (Gopurams).

Day 08:

Madurai - Kodaikanal

Early in the morning, after breakfast, get ready for a scenic drive upto Kodaikanal. Kodaikanal is one of the fascinating hill stations in South India. This place lies on the southern crest of the Palani Hills (altitude of 2100 m above sea level).

Day 09 :

Kodaikanal

This day is to be spent at leisure at Kodaikanal. Here, you may spend the day enjoying scenic landscaped lakes. You may also take pleasure in viewing the spectacular sights from Coaker?s Walk and Pillar Rocks. But, the views can be restricted by the weather at certain times of the year.� Return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 10:

Kodaikanal - Munnar

Post breakfast, in the morning, drive through the hills to Munnar (1520 m above sea level). Munnar is a true hill station and center of the Kerala tea industry. This hill station has proximity to the highest peak in South India, Anamudi. The Christ Church, in the town, is also worth visiting. Thereafter, return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 11:

Munnar

Today, enjoy full day excursion to the popular attractions of Munnar. At surrealistically beautiful Munnar, you may visit the lush green tea estates, waterfalls, mountain mist, and exotic wildlife sanctuaries. You may also take pleasure in exploring the areas of Eravikulam National Park. Return to your hotel for dinner and halt for an overnight stay.

Day 12:

Munnar - Cochin

In the morning, post breakfast; drive to the Malabar Coast and to Cochin. En route, take pleasure viewing the sea in Fort Cochin. Reach your hotel, check in and take a little rest. Later you may enjoy the remaining day in exploring the nearby attractions.

Day 13:

Cochin

This day is dedicated to be spent at leisure. In the morning, post breakfast visit the synagogue. Later, visit the Dutch Palace, St. Francis? Church and the spice market.

Day 14:

Cochin - Mararikulam

Early in the morning, post breakfast, drive to Mararikulam. Reach your hotel, check in, freshen up and take a little rest. Thereafter, you may spent the entire day visiting the nearby attractions, exploring the colorful markets, taking gradual walks down the streets, communicating with the locals, enjoying scrumptious street food, etc. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 15 - 16:

Mararikulam

You have two days to be spent at leisure and explore the vicinity of Mararikulam. You may enjoy a full day excursion to the beaches namely Alappuzha Beach and Marari Beach.

Day 17:

Departure from Cochin

In the morning, post breakfast, get on-time assistance and transferred to Cochin Airport to board the flight for the onward journey. Return home with wonderful memories.

Tour Inclusions

Travel by comfortable A/C or non A/C small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size
Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin/triple/Single sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary (entrance and guide charges not included)
Tour Manager Services (On call) from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
1 Lt. Water Bottle per person per day
Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age

Tour Exclusions

GST 5% (Government Tax) on total package price
Any up gradation in airline class or hotel room category
Any items of personal nature like tips to guides, drivers, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), and food and drink which is not part of set group men
Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident , hospitalization or any personal emergency
Any optional tours, excursions, supplement costs, services and activities not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions
Airfare /Railway Fare
Any other meals than those mentioned above.Rates are not valid on Long weekends, national holidays, Diwali, Christmas, New Year
Entrance fees and Guide charges of sight seeings mentioned in the itinerary are not included

Need To Know

Weather

For detailed Information about weather kindly visit www.accuweather.com

Transport

A/C Vehicle Type - depends upon group size.

Documents Required for Travel

ADULT: Voters ID / Passport / Aadhar Card / Driving Licence
CHILD : Passport / Aadhar Card / School ID
INFANT: Aadhar Card/ Birth certificate
ID card, ID card type and ID card number is mandatory at time of booking, kindly carry the same ID card on tour.
For NRI and Foreign National Guests alongwith Passport, Valid Indian Visa/ OCI Card/ PIO Card is mandatory.
Carry one passport size photo.

Remarks

All meals are provided by Bharatatva in case the flight reaches the stipulated destination early morning or leaves destination late in the evening.
The tour price varies for NRI’s or foreign nationals, for more details kindly contact your travel advisor
NRIs and Foreign nationals please ensure proper identity is conveyed to booking executive at the time of booking and all details along with passport copies are handed over to the booking executive.
Standard Check-in and check-out time of hotels in India is generally 1.30 PM and 10 AM respectively.

Advanced Preparation

As everyone is becoming a frequent traveller now, we suggest that you make your own travel accessories kit to ensure a stress free holiday.
Always make sure to carry less and light luggage, use a four wheel small or medium suitcase and please make sure that you are carrying only one suitcase per person. This will ensure that you will travel smartly and without any inconveniences.
It is also recommended that you have one cross shoulder bag or haversack for your handy needs which will ensure that you are comfortable at the time of sightseeing and also easy for photography during your tour.
A smart cap/hat and sunglasses are definitely something that you should have in your kit.
Though Bharatatva provides all three meals, that is breakfast, dinner and Bharatatva treats as per the itinerary, you can carry dry snacks of your choice in small sealed packets for munching during air travel or road journeys.
If you are travelling during the monsoon or to destinations where it is rainy, please carry a small umbrella or poncho.
For international tours, please carry a universal adapter for charging your cameras and mobile phones.
Ensure that your clothing and footwear is suitable for the destination you are travelling to.

Payments & Cancellation Terms

Guests will be needed to pay an advance booking amount of Rs.10,000/- per person to raise invoice and Air/ Train Ticket Blocking/Booking.
Anu Discount/ offer Coupon Codes are to be informed before Raising the invoice.
50% Advance at the Time of booking after receiving Invoice and rest 15 Days prior to tour start date.
Any Air/ Train Bookings to be made should be paid 100% in advance
In case of offers applied with more than 40% Discount then 100% in Advance.
0% Cancellation for any land package bookings 45 Days before departure.
30% Cancellation for any land package bookings 15 Days before departure.
100% Cancellation for any land package bookings 7 Days before departure.
Cancellation of Air/ Train Tickets subject to cancellation policy of respective train/ flight operator.
Guest can pay by Cash /Online Transfer/ Cheque/ Demand Draft / Debit card / credit card.
For Debit / Credit Card payments 1.8% additional convenience charge will be applicable
All Payments to be made via Official Payment link or Bank details provided on Invoice.

Important Notes

Please confirm current Tour price, availability & Offers before booking the tour.
At the time of booking Invoice and Detailed Itinerary will be shared along with Inclusions and Exclusions.
All Flight/Train Tickets with confirmations will be shared 15 Days before departure.
Hotel Vouchers and Accommodation details will be shared 15 Days before Tour Start Date after Complete Payment.
Tour Manager Contact Details will be shared 7 Days Before Tour start Date.
Tour Manager will arrange a Video Call/ Meet 5 Days before Tour start date.
For any Customizations or additional requests are to be made at the time of booking. Bharatatva will try its best to accommodate your requests.

Tour Package Pricing Chart

Quote Date:

01/01/2023

No of People

Per Person

Budget

Deluxe

Premium

Couple

₹.62,200 /-

₹.1,24,400 /-

₹.1,95,800 /-

₹.2,97,800 /-

2 Adults 1 Child

₹.53,900 /-

₹.1,61,700 /-

₹.2,54,400 /-

₹.3,87,000 /-

2 Adults 2 Child

₹.46,700 /-

₹.1,86,800 /-

₹.2,93,600 /-

₹.4,46,800 /-

4 PAX (Adults)

₹.49,800 /-

₹.1,99,200 /-

₹.3,13,200 /-

₹.4,76,400 /-

6 PAX (Adults)

₹.47,700 /-

₹.2,86,200 /-

₹.4,50,600 /-

₹.6,85,200 /-

10 PAX (Adults)

₹.46,700 /-

₹.4,67,000 /-

₹.7,34,000 /-

₹.11,17,000 /-

10 PAX (3 Sharing)

₹.41,400 /-

₹.4,14,000 /-

₹.6,52,000 /-

₹.9,92,000 /-

1. The Tour cost may change due to Availability of Hotels / Vehicles / Season or time of travel etc.
2. Tour Pricing displayed are informative purpose only, and for reference price point as per the mentioned Itinerary South of Malabar Coast for 16 Nights / 17 Days as of today.
3. Please check with our representative for exact quote and availability.
4. The pricing is valid for travel dates after 45 days.
5. For pricing of tours within next 45 Days please contact our representative.
6. Child: 2-12 years of Age
7. Any child above 12 Years will be charged as adult
8. The tour pricing includes only land package. Any Train/Air tickets will be additional.