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Golden Triangle & South India Temples

 

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
13 days and 12 nights
India (New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, Thanjavur (Tanjore), Trichy, Madurai)
India (New Delhi)

Description

Experience a taste of India on this outstanding tour of the countrys most fabled sights. Explore the Golden Triangle that combines the countrys capital city Delhi to the wondrous sites of the Mughal capital of Agra, the legendary Fatehpur Sikri, and the Pink City of Jaipur. Then fly to South India colonial port city Chennai. Explore the city and advance to visit Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry. Continue to visit UNESCO WHS of the Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Darasuram & Thanjavur. See some largest active temples in India at Trichy and Madurai.
Experience a taste of India on this outstanding tour of the countrys most fabled sights. Explore the Golden Triangle that combines the countrys capital city Delhi to the wondrous sites of the Mughal capital of Agra, the legendary Fatehpur Sikri, and the Pink City of Jaipur. Then fly to South India colonial port city Chennai. Explore the city and advance to visit Kanchipuram & Mahabalipuram & Pondicherry. Continue to visit UNESCO WHS of the Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Darasuram & Thanjavur. See some largest active temples in India at Trichy and Madurai. 
 

Category

 
3 Star Hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 3 Stars
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4 Star Hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 4 Stars
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5 Star Hotels (Private Tour)
Bed & Breakfast 5 Stars
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Program

Day 1:
Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free for personal activities.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Delhi
Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market on cycle Rickshaw, Raj Gath, Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Also drive pass President House, Parliament & India Gate.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 3:
Delhi - Agra (210kms)
Drive to Agra check in at hotel. Later visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 4:
Agra - Jaipur (245kms)
Drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri and Abhaneri step. Arrive Jaipur check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 5:
Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Sisodia Rani Garden, City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal & Birla temple. Further explore local market of Pink City.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 6:
Jaipur - Chennai
Transfer to airport to board flight for Chennai. On arrival transfer to hotel. Later visit Fort St. George, St Mary Church inside the fortress, Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Vadapalani Murugan Temple, Government Museum, Dakshinachitra Museum, Santhome Cathedral & Marina Beach.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 7:
Chennai - Mahabalipuram (120kms)
Drive to Mahabalipuram via visiting Kanchipuram an ancient city famous as city of thousands temple. On arrival check in at hotel. Later visit Mahabalipuram UNESCO WHS monuments Monolithic Temples, Krishnas Butterball, Cave Temples, Shore Temple & The Arjuna Penance.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 8:
Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry (120kms)
Drive to Pondicherry check in at hotel. Later visit Aurovil & Pondicherry Museum. Drive pass or walk through stunning French Quarters, charming mustard streets and colonial villas which include French consulate, Raj Nivas, Government Square, Churches & French schools.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 9:
Pondicherry - Thanjavur (180kms)
Drive to Thanjavur via visiting Chidambaram Nataraja Temple and The Great Living Chola Temples at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 10:
Thanjavur - Trichy (60kms)
Visit Brihadeshwara Temple & Palace Complex built by great Chola king in the 10th century. Drive to Trichy check in at hotel. Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple the largest functional temple in the world and The Rock Fort the oldest rock in the world 230 crore years old.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 11:
Trichy - Madurai (135kms)
Drive to Madurai check in at hotel. Later visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 12:
Madurai - Delhi
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival at Delhi airport assistance & transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: B.

Day 13:
Delhi - Departure
As per flight schedule Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: B.

Price includes

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

Price does not include

• Jaipur - Chennai & Madurai - Delhi flight
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1 4 StarsNew Delhi   New Delhi - Delhi Airport
2 4 StarsNew Delhi
3 4 StarsAgra
4 4 StarsJaipur
5 4 StarsJaipur
6 4 StarsChennai
7 4 StarsMahabalipuram
8 4 StarsPondicherry
9 4 StarsThanjavur
10 4 StarsTrichy
11 4 StarsMadurai
12 4 StarsNew Delhi
13   New Delhi - Delhi Airport

Accommodations provided in each place

Place3 Star Hotels4 Star Hotels5 Star Hotels
New DelhiMadhuban Hotel/ Emarald Hotel or similarThe Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket or similarLe Meridien/ The Claridges or similar
AgraHoward Plaza the Fern/ Amar Hotel or similarRadisson Hotel/ Holiday Inn or similarCourtyard by Marriott/ Trident Hotel or similar
JaipurRedfox Hotel/ Park Ocean or similarHoliday Inn City Centre/ Lemon Tree Premier or similarITC Rajputana/ Trident Hotel or similar
ChennaiRaj Park/ MGM East Woods or similarThe Raintree/ Accord Metropolitan or similarITC Grand Chola/ The Leela Palace or similar
MahabalipuramINDeco Hotels/ Mamalla Beach Resort or similarIdeal Beach Resort/ Confluence The Banquet & Resort or similarRadisson BLU Resort Temple Bay/ Fisherman's Cove or similar
PondicherryShenbaga Hotel/ Annamalai International or similarLe Pondy/ The Windflower Resort & Spa or similarPalais De Mahe/ La Villa or similar
ThanjavurGrand Gardenia/ Oriental Towers or similarSangam Hotels/ Ideal River View Resort or similarSvatma or similar
TrichyRed Fox Hotel/ Grand Gardenia or similarSangam Hotels or similar
MaduraiAstoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency or similarGRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel or similarCourtyard by Marriott/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai or similar