Seniors' Special Pondicherry Mahabalipuram

itinerary

Day 1 : Chennai – Kanchipuram (1 Night)

Tour guests will report at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Domestic/International Airport, Mumbai as per the scheduled flight departure time and fly to Chennai. Upon arrival we proceed to Kanchipuram – also known as the 'Golden city of thousand temples.' Here we visit the ancient Vishnukanchi Temple.

Dinner
Tea/Coffee/Soft drinks and one Dry Snack en-route to Kanchipuram.

Day 2 : Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry (3 Nights)

Today we proceed to Mahabalipuram - historically important town situated on the Coromandel Coast, along the Bay of Bengal in the state of Tamil Nadu. We visit the most famous Shore Temple, legendary Panch Rath, exquisite Varah Caves, awe-inspiring Arjuna's Penance and fascinating Krishna's Butter Ball. Further we proceed to Pondicherry – The city which offers glimpse of France in India.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Tea/Coffee at Mahabalipuram, two Dry Snacks en route to Pondicherry

Day 3 : Pondicherry

Today we explore the beautiful city of Pondicherry, we visit Auroville - Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Sri Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory, Ayee Mandapam - Park Monument (Bharathi Park), Vinayagar Temple, French War Memorial and catholic church - Eglise De Sacre Coeur De Jesus. In the evening we take a wonderful heritage walk in the French colonies.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Tea/ Coffee at auroville, Coconut Water during city tour

Day 4 : Pondicherry – Chidambaram – Pichavaram – Pondicherry

Today we will visit the tiny town of Chidambaram, which is home to the most iconic Shiva temple in India. We visit the Chidambaram Nataraja temple or Thillai Nataraja temple, one of the ancient temple in South India. Later we visit the Pichavaram mangrove forest. To discover nature in its most beautiful shape, here we take a boat ride through the forest & we look at an assortment of extraordinary and indigenous birds.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Tea/Coffee at Chidambaram, Tetra Pack juice and one Dry Snack at Pichavaram

Day 5 : Pondicherry – Chennai – Departure

Today we proceed to Chennai - capital city of the state Tamil Nadu, which is known as the ‘Detroit of India’ because many automobile industries are located here. Upon arrival we have free time for shopping.
It’s time now to say goodbye to our travel companions. Let’s stay in touch with each other through email, phone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and meet again on yet another memorable tour. See you all!!
Tour Guests will proceed to Chennai airport as per their schedule flight and start their return journey back home.
Tour Concludes.
Please Note:
All guests must follow the mandatory requirements for travel, such as RT-PCR tests, vaccination certificate, web check-in, self-declaration, e-pass formalities etc. as per the state/country, which are subject to change periodically. Any cost incurred for such requirements should be borne by the guests.
For transfers and sightseeing we will use small cars / Tempo Travellers / Mini or big coaches depending on the respective tour group size. In case of small cars there will be 4-6 guests in one car. If you wish to utilise the vehicle solely for yourself or your family or you would like to upgrade the vehicle, we can arrange the same at an additional cost subject to availability.
Given the current dynamic situation some monuments or sightseeing places may be closed temporarily without any prior notice; in such cases every attempt will be made to visit an alternate sightseeing if possible.

Breakfast
Tea/Coffee and one Dry Snack en route to Chennai, Tea/Coffee at Chennai

tour-detail

To and Fro economy class air ticket (Ex-Mumbai) with current airport taxes
Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy
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
All Meals – Morning tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch, evening tea/coffee with cookies/snacks, dinner and Water Bottle (1 Litre) per person per day
Guide & driver tips, hotel & restaurants tips
Permits/ entrance fees of all sightseeing places which is to be visited from inside
Accompanied local guide/s services wherever require
Indian Paradise Tour Manager Services from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age

Government of India Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 5%
Any increase in airfare, airport tax, fuel surcharge etc.
Any new tax/es levied by the central or state government
Cost of Insurance
Any upgradation in airline class, vehicle, hotel or hotel room category
Cost of Pre/Post tour hotel accommodation
Any extra expense incurred due to any forced majeure situation before the tour departure or during the tour, such as change in airline schedule, route or operation, changing the tour date, change in hotel etc.
Personal expense like porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, extra mineral water or food which is not a part of group’s set meal menu
Any extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any personal emergency
Cost of any optional activity or service
Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column

Weather

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

Documents Required for Travel

Aadhar Card front and Back page
ADULT: Adhar card/ Driving License/ Voter ID / Passport
CHILD 5- 11: Adhar card/ School ID / Passport
CHILD 2- 4 year: School Id/ Birth Certificate/ Passport
For Infants - Birth Certificate/ Passport

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 Indian Paradise provides all three meals, that is breakfast, lunch, dinner and Indian Paradise 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.

tour-policy

Cancellation received no. of days prior to departure

Cancellation fee applicable on Net Tour Price (per person)

0 to 5

100%

6 to 15

75%

16 to 30

50%

31 to 45

40%

46 to 60

30%

61 to 90

20%

91 to 120

15%

121 to 900

10%

Payment Terms

Guest can pay by Cheque/ Demand Draft/ Debit card / Credit card/ NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS. For Debit / Credit card payment additional 1.8 % convenience charge will be applicable Cheque / Demand draft should be in favour of "Paradise Hospitality Pvt ltd"

Remarks

All meals are provided by Indian Paradise in case the flight reaches the stipulated destination early morning or leaves destination late in the evening.
The tour price mentioned for this tour is for Indian nationals only.
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.

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