Dear All
We @ Shikhar Vedh has planned to experience the Pondicherry – Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Gingee Fort Backpacking Tour !!!
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BATCH DATE :- 9 – 12 November 2019
Tour Fees
Rs 12500/- per Head for 3 N / 4 days with Gingee fort included
Rs 10500/- per head for 2 N / 3 days
with Gingee fort excluded
which includes
1) Pick up & drop to Chennai Airport
2) Vehicle for internal travel
3) Food expenses Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
4) Accommodation on triple sharing basis in Hotels
5) All Permit & Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee)
6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges
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Travel Suggestion :-
Day 1: Arrive @ Chennai Airport / Railway station by 10 am latest
Day 4: Book your flight / train from Chennai after 6 pm
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| 1) Pondicherry – Presently known as Puducherry, one of union territory of India and popularly known as French capital of India. It was the largest French colony in India. There is a strong French influence in the city, especially in the old quarters, with Rues and Boulevards lined with Mediterranean style houses and bakeries, although the city remains very much Indian. Pondicherry was under French rule till 1954.
Pondy Sightseeing: Pondicherry Beach, Aurbindo Ashram, Rock Beach, Auroville, Pondicherry Museum, Park Monument (Aayi Mandapam), French War Memorial, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Bharati Government Park, Pondicherry Botanical Garden etc. 2) Mahabalipuram alias Mamallapuram which is famous for its rock cut shore temples built in 8th centuries by Pallava dynasty. It lies along the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal (60 km) south of Chennai. Mahabalipuram Sightseeing: Panch Rathas, Arjun’s Penance, Shore Temple, Varaha Cave Temple, Mahishamardini Temple etc. 3) Kanchipuram - Kanchipuram, 80 km southwest of Chennai, was capital of the Pallava dynasty during the 6th – 8th centuries, when the Pallavas created the great stone monuments of Mamallapuram. It’s famous for its numerous important and vibrant temples (and their colorful festivals), some dating from Pallava, Chola or Vijayanagar times. It’s also known for its high-quality silk saris, woven on hand looms by thousands of families in the town and nearby villages. Kanchipuram Sightseeing: Kamakshi Amman Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Kailasanathar Temple, Karchapeshwarar Temple 4) The Gingee Fort complex is on three hillocks: Krishnagiri to the north, Rajagiri to the west and Chandrayandurg to the southeast. The first hill, where the main fort is, is called Rajagiri. The citadel is reached by traversing through seven gates. This citadel contains important buildings apart from the living quarters of the royalty, like the stables, granaries, and meeting halls for the public, temples, mosques, shrines and pavilions. The lower fort consists of Arcot Gate, Pondicherry Gate, the Prison on top of Pondicherry Gate, Royal Battery, Venkataramanaswami Temple, Pattabhi Ramaswami Temple, Sadatulla Khan’s mosque, Chettikulam and Chakrakulam tanks. The inner fort consists of Kalyana Mahal, the royal stables, the ruined royal palace, Anaikulam tank, granaries, magazine and the shrine of Venugopalaswami. There is a site museum at the entrance containing sculptures pertaining to periods and many dynasties that ruled Gingee.
Itinerary :- Day 1: Saturday 9 Nov 2019: Chennai – Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry :- 09:30 Hrs : @ Chennai Airport / Station Move towards Pondicherry via the scenic East Coast Route by private vehicle En-route visit Mahabalipuram Explore Shore Temples, Arjuna’s Penance, Panch Rathas, Varaha Cave Temple, Mahishamardhini Temple, Krishna’s Butterball 17:00 Hrs : @ Pondicherry Overnight stay at Hotel in Pondicherry Day 2: Sunday 10 Nov 2019: Paradise Beach & Pondicherry local sightseeing :- Early wake up call 7:30 Hrs : Leave for Paradise beach 8:00 Hrs : Board speed boat 8:30 Hrs : @ Paradise Beach Island Fun time 10:00 Hrs : Leave from Island Post Breakfast Pondy local sightseeing through out day Visit French Headquarters, Aayi Mandapam, Manukula Vinayagar Temple, Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus church, Zion Methodist Church & other churches. Later in evening We will take stroll near sea side promenade & visit Rock Beach. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pondicherry Day 3: Monday 11 Nov 2019: Auroville – Kanchipuram – Chennai :- Post Breakfast – Tea 9:00 Hrs : Visit Auroville – Auribindo Ashram Exploration for 2 hours 12:30 Hrs : @ Kanchipuram Post lunch visit various temples 18:00 Hrs : @ Chennai Airport Overnight @ Hotel ( For Gingee fort exploration) Day 4: Tuesday 12 Nov 2019: Gingee Fort :- Post B/f – Tea Move to Gingee fort 09:00 Hrs :- @ Gingee fort 2 hrs climb time . Exploration, Climb down 17:00 Hrs : @ Chennai Airport —————————————————————————————– Tour Fees Rs 12500/- per Head for 3 N / 4 days with Gingee fort included Rs 10500/- per head for 2 N / 3 days with Gingee fort excluded which includes 1) Pick up & drop to Chennai Airport 2) Vehicle for internal travel 3) Food expenses Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 4) Accommodation on triple sharing basis in Hotels 5) All Permit & Entry fees wherever applicable (Except Camera Fee) 6) Shikhar Vedh Administrative Charges . Deposit Rs. 8000/- per head (Non-refundable) on following A/c for Travel / Hotel booking . Ifsc code: ICIC0000268 Googlepay : 9702121373 Paytm : 9869369836 …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 passport size colour photographs (A must) A Water Bottle (~2 Ltrs) (A must) Toiletries ( Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Moisturizer, Sunscreen etc) A haversack to put all these things Jagdish Patil : 09702121373 / 09869369836 Website: http://shikharvedh.org/ |
