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16 Days Tamil Nadu Kerala Tour

15 Nights / 16 Days

Kerala, Tamil Nadu

South

Chennai - Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Tanjore (Thanjavur) - Madurai/Chettinad/Kodaikanal - Munnar - Cochin (Kochi) - Mararikulam - Chennai

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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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Route & Stays

Route

Chennai - Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Tanjore (Thanjavur) - Madurai/Chettinad/Kodaikanal - Munnar - Cochin (Kochi) - Mararikulam - Chennai

Tour Price Starts From

₹39,000/-

+5% GST

Per Person
Budget Package

₹58,500/-

+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

The two South Indian state of Tamil Nadu and Kerala are quite popular amidst tourists from all across the globe. Both these place boast of mesmerizing sights and sounds such as stunning temples, peaceful and lush surrounding, wonderful plains and hill towns, placed water bodies, beautiful views, architectural gems and much more.

15 nights and 16 days Kerala & Tamil Nadu tour package is a well-planned trip of 16 days and 15 nights takes you to some of the best destinations of these places including Chennai, Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram, Madurai/Chettinad, Tanjore, Mararikulam and Cochin.

Tour Highlights

Sightseeing in Chennai including Fort St. George
Arjuna's Penance, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mahabalipuram
Temple tour of Tanjore including Brihadiswara Temple
Meenakshi Amman Temple, an architectural site of Madurai/Athmanathaswamy Temple, a popular place of worship in Chettinad
Boating in Kodai Lake, Kodaikanal
Wildlife safari in Eravikulam National Park in Munnar
Explore Dutch Palace during Cochin city tour
Sightseeing, leisure activities and adventure sports in Mararikulam

Day 01:

Arrival in Chennai

As you arrive in Chennai, our tour representative helps you with an assisted transfer to the hotel. At the hotel, complete the check-in formalities. If time and energy permits, you can explore this lovely city on your own. One of the most popular cosmopolitan cities of South India, Chennai is an amalgam of age-old culture and modern-day nuances. The city has something to offer to all kinds of tourists.

Day 02:

Chennai - Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)

After breakfast today, get ready for a city tour of Chennai covering its prime attractions such as San Thome Cathedral, Fort St. George and some popular city museums housing an attractive collection of sculptures, paintings and other artefacts.� In the afternoon, hit the road to Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapura. As you reach, check into the hotel. If time and energy permits, you can explore the nearby surroundings on your own.

Day 03:

Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

In the morning after you have your breakfast, embark on a city tour of Mahabalipuram, including some of the prime structures of its Group of Monuments that are a part of UNESCO World Heritage site including the 7th century architectural wonders- Arjuna?s Penance (a huge open-air bas-relief monolith), Five Rathas or Panch Rathas (massive boulder hewn temples dedicated to the Pandava brothers) and Shore Temple (erected during the reign of Pallava rulers- it has statues of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu).

Day 04:

Mahabalipuram - Tanjore (300 km / 6 hours)

After breakfast, you leave by road for Tanjore or Thanjavur. As you reach, get transferred to the hotel. As the day is free for leisure, you can first relax for some time and then can explore the nearby surroundings on your own. You can also visit the local market to get your hands on some wonderful souvenirs.

Day 05:

Tanjore

Day 5, after breakfast, is scheduled for sightseeing tour of Tanjore covering its stunning temples. Begin the temple tour of Tanjore with Brihadiswara Temple, move to Trichy that has the popular Rock Fort Temple; the Srirangam temple complex located on an island in the River Cauvery and finally Sri Ranganathaswami Temple.

Day 06:

Tanjore - Madurai (189 km) OR Tanjore-Chettinad (102 km)

On this day, continue your road journey to the serene temple town of Madurai. On arrival, check into the hotel. Later, embark on a guided temple tour of Madurai including the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple, a beautiful Dravidian-style temple.

Day 07:

Madurai/Chettinad - Kodaikanal

On the 7th day of the tour, you leave for Kodaikanal, from Madurai/Chettinad. Fondly known as the ?Princess of Hill stations?, Kodaikanal is a beautiful and serene hill station of the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. As you reach Kodaikanal, check-in at the hotel. Your day is now at leisure. You can visit the nearby attractions, can enjoy a leisure walk or can visit the local market.

Day 08:

Kodaikanal

The day is scheduled for exploring this lovely place, enjoying the lovely weather and treat your eyes to the lush scenery. Some of the attractions that are worth-visiting here include Coaker's Walk (a beautiful exquisite walk enveloped by mist-clad mountains), Kodaikanal Lake or Kodai Lake (a manmade lake where tourists can enjoy boating) and Pillar Rocks (natural 400-foot-high vertical column of 3 rocks). Spend the day in exploring the stunning views from the popular viewpoints and splendid attractions.

Day 09:

Kodaikanal - Munnar (161 km)

On this day of your Tanjore Mararikulam Tour, you enter the mesmerizing territory of Kerala. Set your foot in Munnar, probably the most popular hill station of Kerala. This lovely place has a lot to boost of such as beautiful lush scenery, refreshing surroundings, amazing weather, cool breeze, various wonderful tourist attractions, verdant tea and coffee estates, and so on. Arrival in Munnar and completion of check-in formalities. You can now explore the place on-foot, enjoy long pleasurable walks. Do not miss visiting the Christ Church.

Day 10:

Munnar

The tenth day of the tour is for city tour including the major attractions of Munnar- the extremely popular Eravikulam National Park, home to a decent population of Nilgiri Tahr (a mountain goat found in the region) and over 132 avifauna species. The national park is located at a distance of 15 km from Munnar.

Day 11:

Munnar - Cochin (126 km)

Today starting driving to the south of Malabar Coast moving towards Cochin, also known as Kochi. On reaching, check-into the hotel. After completing the check-in formalities, the day is at leisure. You can indulge in the activities of your interest such as visiting the famous markets of Cochin or savoring the famous food items of the region. An important city of Kerala, Cochin is an ideal mix of old-world and new-age charm.

Day 12:

Cochin

Today, after breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Cochin including famous tourist attractions such as the Jewish Synagogue (oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations), Dutch Palace (also known as Mattancherry Palace) and St. Francis Church (India?s oldest European Church). The next visit is to the aromatic spice markets where you can get your hands on some excellent-quality spices to carry them back home. Do not miss visiting the very popular Chinese fishing nets that are found only in Cochin in India. Thereafter, enjoy a harbor cruise to the nearby islands.

Day 13:

Cochin - Mararikulam (41 km)

In the morning, hit the road to for Mararikulam, which is just few minutes? drive away, towards south of Cochin. Once you reach, check-in at the hotel. Later on. Hop into a houseboat exploring the backwaters of Mararikulam. Treat your eyes to the lush views of the backwaters and spot colorful birds. In the evening, visit the Mararikulam beach to indulge in activities of your interest. Spend a memorable and peaceful day here.

Day 14:

Mararikulam

Day 14 of your tour day is free for leisure activities. This lovely place lies amid a charming setting. Indulge in activities that you like. If you like adventure sports, you can partake in surfing, parasailing, wind surfing and so on. But, if you one of those who wish to relax, you can enjoy a leisure walk or visit the beach.

Day 15:

Mararikulam

On this day of the Tanjore Mararikulam Tour, you are going to just relax and rejuvenate. Feel close to the nature lying laid-back in its lap. Spend the day, the way you like. If you wish, you can visit the local attractions such as Mararikulam Shiva Temple, an old temple that dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Day 16:

Mararikulam - Cochin

Today is the last of the tour. In the morning, complete the check-out formalities at your hotel in Mararikulam and get transferred to Cochin Airport/railway station to board a flight or a train for your onward destination.

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

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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

₹.58,500 /-

₹.1,17,000 /-

₹.1,84,200 /-

₹.2,80,200 /-

2 Adults 1 Child

₹.50,700 /-

₹.1,52,100 /-

₹.2,39,400 /-

₹.3,64,200 /-

2 Adults 2 Child

₹.43,900 /-

₹.1,75,600 /-

₹.2,76,400 /-

₹.4,20,400 /-

4 PAX (Adults)

₹.46,800 /-

₹.1,87,200 /-

₹.2,94,800 /-

₹.4,48,400 /-

6 PAX (Adults)

₹.44,900 /-

₹.2,69,400 /-

₹.4,23,600 /-

₹.6,44,400 /-

10 PAX (Adults)

₹.43,900 /-

₹.4,39,000 /-

₹.6,91,000 /-

₹.10,51,000 /-

10 PAX (3 Sharing)

₹.39,000 /-

₹.3,90,000 /-

₹.6,13,000 /-

₹.9,33,000 /-

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 16 Days Tamil Nadu Kerala Tour for 15 Nights / 16 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.