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ONCE THE FRENCH COLONY

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South India , Tamil Nadu

Duration

4 Days 3 Nights

Group Size

2

Ages

20

Tour Overview

  • Walk along the seafront at Goubert Avenue
  • Spend a serenely joyful day at Auroville
  • Heritage Walk at historic white town
  • Driving along Bay of Bengal at Marina Beach


Itinerary

Welcome to Chennai, Formerly known as Madras and is the capital city of the state of Tamil Nadu.

On arrival, proceed directly to Pondicherry.

Check into hotel and rest of the time is yours at leisure.

Stroll along the Promenade beach and enjoy the French vibes.

Today, after breakfast, visit Aurobindo Ashram, perfect for those who seek divinity.

Then visit Aurobindo Handmade Paper factory which makes and sells eco-friendly handmade paper in various colors. Seek blessings at Sri Varadaraja Perumal temple and Manakula Vinayagar temple which are the famous for its amazing architecture.

Then relax yourself at Botanical Gardens, laid out in 1826 in ornate French style, with pruned trees, beautiful flower beds and gravel lined paths and fountains.  

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is another attraction, Its Gothic appearance appeals the tourists with rose windows, twin pinnacles, commanding façade.

Then experience the famous Auroville town, a place dedicated to the ideal of human unity based on the vision of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.

Spend some time meditating at Maitri Mandir and take a walk around the town.

Mahabalipuram is on the list for the day, a place which is one of the oldest cities in India.

Present day, it is known for its great monuments, cave sanctuaries and sculptures.

Here, visit shore temple named as it overlooks the Bay of Bengal, and also take a look around at Pancha Rath is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture.

The complex was carved during the reign of King Narasimhavarman I.

Later visit Varah Caves, Arjuna's Penance and Krishna's Butter Ball.

Evening is at leisure.

Today, after breakfast, get ready for your return journey as you will proceed to Chennai.

Here your memorable tour ends with Happy Memories…


Accommodation Details

  • Pick up and drop from airport/railway station by AC vehicle 
  • Meals service will start on Day 1 at Final arrival destination till the departure from the last destination as per the itinerary
  • We do not provide meal service during flight or train journey

Tour included

  • Welcome kit to all guests in the tour
  • All sightseeing as mentioned by AC vehicle (AC wont work in hilly areas)
  • All internal transfers by AC vehicle (AC wont work in hilly areas)
  • Accommodation on double sharing
  • Pondicherry day excursion as mentioned 
  • Mahabalipuram visit as mentioned 
  • Meals - 3 breakfast and 3 dinner at hotel during the stay (except breakfast on day 1 and dinner on day 4)
  • GST 
  • All toll tax and parking

Tour excluded

  • Any flight or train tickets
  • Any Entrance fees, adventure or winter sport activities fees
  • Room heater charges
  • Any detour from the itinerary or any kind of personal services
  • Anything that is not mentioned in the Inclusions is considered as exclusions


Need to Know

  • The tourist places remain open and respective state governments/local bodies may take decision to close the sight if found necessary


Cancellation Policy & Payment Terms
Things to consider before the trip!

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation
  • Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
  • Air tickets issued on special fares are NON REFUNDABLE and Guest shall bear cancellation charges.
  • Any refund payable to the Guest will be paid after the Company receives refund from the respective authorities. The company deducts processing charges from the refund to be paid to the Guest by company issued cheque.
  • The standard cancellation charges are stated as below:
When a cancellation is made Cancellation charges (Domestic & Overseas)
After Tour Confirmation 10% or INR 2,000 whichever is higher
45 days or more prior to the departure of the Tour or for 'non-payment' of the Balance amount 50% of the tour amount
44 to 16 days prior to the departure of the Tour 75% of the tour amount
15 to 08 day prior to the departure of the Tour 90% of the tour amount
07 day prior to the departure of the Tour or in case you are a "No Show" on Tour Cost 100% of the tour amount

Payment Terms

Sector Booking Payment Schedule Payment policy
India & Overseas At the time of booking 50% Advance
India & Overseas 07 Days prior departure 50% Balance tour Amount
India & Overseas - -
Last Minute Booking - Booking received 07 days prior to departure
India & Overseas Registration Amount Equal to Tour Cost Full Payment

In case of non-payment of the full tour cost or above mentioned cost before seven days of the departure, Duri Holidays reserves the right to cancel the tour imposing cancellation charges for the same.


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