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17 Days India Drávida (India Dravid), Private Tour

17 days
From Chennai (Madras) to Mumbai
4.9
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore Chennai's colonial heritage
  • Discover ancient temples in Kanchipuram
  • Visit the Shore Temple, a UNESCO site
  • Experience French charm in Pondicherry
  • Admire the Dravidian architecture in Tanjore

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL CHENNAI
  2. Day 2 CHENNAISIGHTSEEING TOUR
  3. Day 3 CHENNAI – KANCHIPURAM – MAHABALIPURAM (60km – 1 hr)
  4. Day 4 MAHABALIPURAM – PUDUCHERRY (105km – 3 hrs)
  5. Day 5 PUDUCHERRY – CHIDAMBARAM – GANGAIKONDACHOLAPURAM – SWAMIMALAI – THANJAVUR (200 km – 5 hrs)
  6. Day 6 THANJAVUR – TRICHY – MADURAI (200km – 5.5 hrs)
  7. Day 7 MADURAI
  8. Day 8 MADURAI – PERIYAR (145km – 4 hrs.)
  9. Day 9 PERIYAR – KOCHI (150km – 4 hrs)
  10. Day 10 KOCHIDAY AT LEISURE
  11. Day 11 KOCHI – CONOOR / CONOOR -OOTY BY TRAIN (280 km – 5.5 hrs)
  12. Day 12 OOTY – MYSORE (140 km – 3.5 hrs)
  13. Day 13 MYSORE – BELUR Y HALEBIDU – MYSORE (150 km – 3.5 hrs)
  14. Day 14 MYSORE – BANGALORE( 150km, 3hrs) / BANGALORE – MUMBAI ( FLIGHT2hrs) / MUMBAI -AURANGABAD (FLIGHT:1 hr)
  15. Day 15 AURANGABAD – ELLORA - AURANGABAD (35km – 1 hr)
  16. Day 16 AURANGABAD – AJANTA CAVES (105km – 2 hrs) / AURANGABAD – MUMBAI (FLIGHT1.5 hrs)
  17. Day 17 DEPART MUMBAI
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    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
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    4.7
  • Transport
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    4.8
  • Accommodation
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  • 17 Days India Drávida (India Dravid), Private Tour reviewer 1
    · December 23rd, 2019
    Good travel itinerary which took me to the most...
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    Le Passage to India commented on this review
    Dear Mr. Romann, Thank you for your feedback on Tourradar and it was a pleasure having you with us on this tour and we look forward to having you along-with your famiy and friends once again with us on another journey. With best regards - Deepak
    Trip date: December 2019
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    · August 27th, 2019
    We heartily thank Indian ESCAPE FOR this wonderful tour. Muchas Gracias!!
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    Trip date: February 2019
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    · August 27th, 2019
    We had an excellent tour. In fact, 17 days seemed too less to visit all the temples and experience India's culture, cuisine AND various other wonderful aspects!! Muchas Gracias, Indian Escape.
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    Trip date: March 2019
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    · August 27th, 2019
    The temples were simply amazing!! Gracias Vasim!
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    Trip date: February 2019
  • A
    · August 27th, 2019
    There are no words to define the wonderful experience of our elaborate tour - visiting South Indian temples, caves and of course, the spicy culinary treats. Thanks Swami, for all those comfortable transfers!!
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    Trip date: March 2019
  • A
    · August 27th, 2019
    Experiencing South India was an entirely UNIQUE experience, especially, WHEN we recall our past tours TO Rajasthan AND Bengal. I am simply amazed BY India's vast array of cultural diversity. Thanks Nishant and Subramaniyam!!!
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    Trip date: March 2019
  • A
    · August 27th, 2019
    We fondly recall our excellent gastronomic experiences, FULL of aromatic AND mouth-watering spicy flavors!!! The tour was well managed AND the sightseeing was uniquely amazing. Thanks Harshit, FOR helping us TO have a great ESCAPE TO India!
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    Trip date: February 2019
  • A
    · August 27th, 2019
    Visiting the rock monuments of Mahabalipuram and Meenaskhi Temple are amongst the top highlights of the splendid experiences we had. Our driver Bala was very cooperative and friendly.
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    Trip date: February 2019
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    · May 17th, 2019
    All the travel arrangements worked very well and it was good to be met at the airports and taken back to various airports. The driving under all conditions were perfect and we felt safe always. The program was well knit and we would definitely recommend this tour.
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    Trip date: February 2019
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    · May 17th, 2019
    A well planned itinerary and an informative trip. Enjoyed it thouroughly
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    Trip date: March 2019

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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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