17 Days India Drávida (India Dravid), Private Tour

17 days
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From Chennai (Madras) to Mumbai
4.9
11 traveler reviews
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Silver Operator
Le Passage to India
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
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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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Accord Metropolitan

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Hyatt Regency

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Grand Bay Resort

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Radisson Temple Bay Resort

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Accord Puducherry

    Hotel
    day 4

  • The Promenade

    Hotel
    day 4

  • Sangam

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6, 7

  • Ideal River View

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Heritage

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Greenwoods Periyar

    Hotel
    day 8

  • Casino Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 9, 10

  • Le Meridien

    Hotel
    Days 9, 10

  • Hotel Gem Park

    Hotel
    day 11

  • Savoy Ooty

    Hotel
    day 11

  • The Windflower

    Hotel
    Days 12, 13

  • Radisson Blu

    Hotel
    Days 12, 13

  • WelcomHotel Rama International

    Hotel
    Days 14, 15

  • Holiday Inn Airport

    Hotel
    day 16

  • Hilton Mumbai

    Hotel
    day 16

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Number of tours

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Age Range

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Tour Operator
    Le Passage to India
    4.8
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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 important sights and climatic zones in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, beautiful hotels which were nice to get away from the travel dust
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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
  • A
    · August 27th, 2019
    We heartily thank Indian ESCAPE FOR this wonderful tour. Muchas Gracias!!
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    Trip date: February 2019
  • A
    · 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
  • A
    · 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
  • A
    · 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
  • A
    · 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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