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Download Itinerary Starting From Rs. 60940 (Per Person twin sharing) PACKAGE NAME : INDIA'S FRENCH COLONY - PONDICHERRY PRICE INCLUDE Flight,Hotel,B/fast & Dinner,Airport Transfers,Activity,Sightseeing Day : 1 Arrival Chennai Assistance on arrival at Chennai Airport you will be received by our representative and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Chennai Hotel. HOTEL Rain Drops KTDC - Near US Consulate Day : 2 CHENNAI– MAHABALIPURAM (70 Kms. 2 Hrs.) Famous for its intricately carved temples and rock-cut caves, Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram as it is famously known, is a historically important and well-loved tourist location situated on the Coromandel Coast along the Bay of Bengal, in the state of Tamil Nadu.Once the abode of the famous demon king Mahabali, Mahabalipuram was later renamed Mamallapuram. The serenity, the alluring atmosphere and the impressive setting with many beautiful white sandy beaches dotted with casuarina trees are all reasons as to why one would want to visit this wonderful town. The best time to plan a trip to Mahabalipuram is when the winter season sets in, which is between October and March. The climate remains good with warm days and cold nights, ideal for outdoor activities and for exploring the town. The period from November to February is the peak tourism season when the climate is salubrious. Travelling to Mahabalipuram during summers are generally avoided because of the very high temperatures and the exhausting heat, which makes it difficult to travel around the town for sightseeing. After Breakfast transfer to MAHABALIPURAM. Check-in to the hotel. Relax for a while and proceed for the MAHABALIPURAM sight seeing which includes the visit Crocodile Farm and Dakshinachitra (Craft village) Overnight stay in MAHABALIPURAM hotel. HOTEL Hotel Mamallaa Heritage Day : 3 MAHABALIPURAM After breakfast, proceed for sight seeing which includes theTHIRUKADALMALLAI, SHORE Temple, PANCHA PANDAVA RATHAS, ARJUNA’S Penance, Caves, and KRISHNA’S Butterball. Overnight stay in MAHABALIPURAM hotel. HOTEL Hotel Mamallaa Heritage SIGHTSEEING Shore Temple, Shore Temple, Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas, Pancha Rathas, Pancha Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, Arjuna's Penance, Arjuna's Penance, Krishna's Butter ball, Krishna's Butter ball, Krishna's Butter ball Day : 4 MAHABALIPURAM- PONDICHERRY (106 Kms. 2 ½ Hrs.) Pondicherry, also known as Puducherry and commonly referred as just Pondy, is one of the seven Union Territories of India. is often famously referred to as the French Riviera of the East, and it is indeed one of the most charming and mesmerising places to visit in South India. Located in the state of Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry is a little town tucked away on the south-east coastline of India, and it is a destination that promises travellers sanctity and serenity, in the real sense of the terms.A former French colony, Pondicherry has retained all of its old-world French charms, and despite being miles away from France, the city comes close to giving you a very authentic feel of the French culture and allure. Famous for its brightly painted houses with bougainvillaea laden walls, large boulevards, streets and road signs boasting French names, gothic churches and colonial buildings, serene backwaters and pristine beaches, topped with authentic French cuisine, Pondicherry has a lot to offer. After breakfast checkout from the hotel and transfer to PONDICHERRY. Check-in to the hotel on arrival. Relax for a while and proceed for the PONDICHERRY sight seeing which includes the PONDICHERRY Beach, SRI AUROBINDO Ashram, BOAT House, AUROVILLE, Museum. Overnight stay at the PONDICHERRY hotel. HOTEL Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre SIGHTSEEING Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Pondicherry, Auroville, Pondicherry, Auroville, Pondicherry Day : 5 PONDICHERRY After breakfast proceed for the remaining sight seeing in PONDICHERRY which includes Arrikamedu, JN Street, AYEE Mandapam, BHARATHI Park, Memorial House. Overnight stay in Pondicherry hotel. HOTEL Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre SIGHTSEEING Aayi Mandapam, Aayi Mandapam, Aayi Mandapam Day : 6 PONDICHERRY – CHENNAI(170 Kms. 3 Hrs.) After breakfast check-out from the hotel and Drive for Local City tour Pondicherry & Late Evening Transfer to CHENNAI. Check-in to the hotel . Overnight stay at the CHENNAI hotel. HOTEL Shenbaga Hotel & Convention Centre Day : 7 CHENNAI-DEPARTURE Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Chennai Airport to your onward flight. NOTE: Rooms are subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Meal timings are fixed, in case you will not be present in hotel due to delay in flight or any other reasons at that time then your meal will be served in your room. Meal plan MAP. INCLUSIONS Air Fare 2 night accommodation in Chennai. 2 night accommodation in Pondicherry. 2 night accommodation in Mahabalipuram. 04 Breakfasts & 04 Dinners Meals (Breakfast & Dinner) All transfers & sightseeing by dedicated vehicle Return airfare EXCLUSIONS Any Meals other than inclusions Tips, Portarage, camera fees, telephone calls, rooms service, etc Any personal expenses, Mineral/soft/hard drinks Extra usage of vehicle Anything which is not included in the package. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Mode of payment i.e. ATM transfer, NEFT, IMPS, RTGS, Bank transfer, Cheques, demand draft will be intimated by our executive priorly, if possible. Above Itinerary is a suggested itinerary and not a confirmed one as it can be changed by our local transporter We are intermediary who book and arrange all services for our client. The services are provided by the service providers such as hotels, airlines etc for which we do not have control on there quality and you are requested to speak to them directly for any service related issues The child of 02years will not be given any land services. The package will be complimentary for the child between 02+yrs to 05 yrs. We do not provide any porter services GST and all government taxes included in the package All above rates and services are subject to availability and can be changed without prior notice. As of now, we are not holding any confirmed airline seats, hotel rooms. Above prices are on Per person basis on Double Occupancy or as specified as otherwise The inclusions mentioned in the itinerary are for reference purposes and all the inclusions to subject to your package type booked based on above pricing and acceptance. Except the peak periods of congresses, fairs, local festivals Any delay or cancellation of program due to weather or other reasons will not be eligible for any refund. Change of routes by aircraft at the last minute due to any reason will be handle be handle by the guest directly at the airport, as we lose control over the ticket Please make sure you follow the timings given by the driver and guide for all the services and transfers. In case you fail to follow the timings, the Driver will leave for which no refund will be given Hotels suggested in the itinerary can be changed and will be equivalent or more to the one given to you in terms of price as per the official rate sheet of the hotel. The hotel will give the room double or twin as per the availability for which we have no control, the said is between the client and the hotel (bedding type availability ) We book the room in a certain room type. Any kind of upgrade or downgrade given to the client by the hotel is as a dispute between the hotel and client for which we have no control. Also, any kind of amenities or services not provided by the hotel will be a dispute between the hotel or airline and the client We book basic room in the hotel booked by us unless specified the room category. The above tour cost is calculated as per the current taxes, visa charges and other charges as per the current date. Any change till the time of departure. Any additional cost of such nature will have to be taken care by the client. Any kind of disputes or refunds will not be verbally accepted. We will require the invoice, slips and requisite document with details to be able to process any refunds Any kind of delays in flight such as fog or technical problem Is not the responsibility of LTCyatra and any kind of hotel cancellations and no shows will be the responsibility of the client Any disputes are subject to jurisdiction at the Delhi court of law. Over and above the cancellation policy as mentioned above. If there is any extra or additional cancellation policy of airline, cruise, hotels etc. the client will be responsible for the same and have to be paid by the client. There are also some tickets that are 100 percent non refundable which is also to be taken care by the client. Any form of confirmation in terms of email, verbal with advance payment will be treated as confirmation. We also understand that the client accepts the above terms and conditions before confirming the above holiday. CANCELLATION POLICY The following charges are to be applied at the time of cancellation of holiday • INR 7000 per person will be charged & rest of the amount will be refunded. • Tour non refundable prior 48 working hours of departure. ** Please note in case you want to cancel only one passenger out of two (or in proportion when more passengers are travelling). The second passenger will have to pay for single occupancy which will be calculated and given at the time of cancellation or will have to cancel both the passengers. It is not possible to cancel only one passenger out of two (or in proportion when more passengers are travelling) ** Please read the notes of t & c to get full clarity on the same. TRAVEL BASICS Check In & Check out Time is as per Hotel Policies (Early check in is Subject to Availability and might attract Extra Cost as per hotel policy) Ø Meal timings are fixed Meals Timings must be followed as per the instructed time of the hotels and meals served as per the hotel menu whether it is Buffet or Al-Carte.
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