Beach Holidays at Tranquebar - The Danish Village
This itinerary is a great mix of the East Coast in Tamilnadu with the colonial stories. Chennai has a great history for the British Colonialisation and Tranquebar tells about the Danish connection. To add a bit of local life and culture, we have beautifully handcrafted some nice story telling tours through Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry and Kumbakonam etc. Tranquebar is still known for its great Danish style and influence which are incorporated with the local life. The fishermen community in Tranquebar is an interesting case study for philanthropists.
Summer Price (May - Sep)
Deluxe
$1165*
Summer Price (May - Sep)
Premium
$1509*
Winter Price (Oct - Apr)
$1370*
Winter Price (Oct - Apr)
$1775*
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Program
Day 01 – Chennai-Mahabalipuram (1 Hrs)
On arrival in Chennai, you will be transferred to an airport hotel for freshen up and breakfast. Later drive to Mahabalipuram. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 02 – Mahabalipuram
After breakfast, sightseeing of Mahabalipuram to explore the heritage of Mahabalipuram temples, built in 7th & 8th century AD which are today the sight of several antique sculptural marvels. Afternoon at leisure for free walks. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 – Gangaikondacholapuram-Darasuram-Kumbakonam (5Hrs)
After an early breakfast at the hotel, drive to Gangaikondacholapuram (UNESCO temple) to visit the amazing architectural Marvel. Later visit Darasuram Iravadeeswarar Temple (UNESCO Monument). On arrival at Kumbakonam, check in to your hotel. Evening experience a cookery demonstration on traditional snack & Sweet for your evening tea/coffee. Overnight stay at Kumbakonam.
Day 04 – Tanjore-Kumbakonam
Early morning, you shall visit the Wholesale Vegetable market at Darasuram which is said to be the second largest in Asia. After breakfast, drive to Tanjore to visit the Big Temple (Brihadeeswara Temple). Afternoon return to Kumbakonam. Evening enjoy a bullock cart ride for half an hour to the nearby village. Overnight stay at Kumbakonam.
Day 05 – Kumbakonam-Thrikadiyur-Tranquebar (3Hrs)
After an early breakfast, drive to Thrikadiyur Siva Temple which is famous for the elderly couple who renew their wedding vows in front of the priest in the presence of the family. Later, drive to Tranquebar, the Danish township. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 – Tranquebar
Full day to explore local visits and sightseeing of Tarangambadi. You may visit Dansborg Archaeological Museum, Governor’s Bungalow, Masilamani Nathar Temple etc. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 – Day 10 - Tranquebar
Full day at leisure on the beach. In one of the days, you may opt to visit Velankanni which is an International pilgrim centre of St Mary. You may also opt to visit Point Calimere which has a nice wildlife sanctuary with a lot of water birds and Black Buck. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 11 – Tranquebar - Chennai
After an early breakfast, drive to Chennai to check into a city hotel. Afternoon for local visits or shopping. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 12 – Chennai Departure
Today you will be transferred to Chennai International Airport to connect your departure flight.
Hotels suggested Deluxe
Mahabalipuram: Chariot Beach Resort
Kumbakonam: Paradise Resort
Tranquebar: Besteseller Danish Homes
Chennai: Accord Metropolitan
Hotels suggested Premium
Mahabalipuram: Radisson Blu Temple Bay
Kumbakonam: Mantrakoodam by CGH
Tranquebar: Pillar House/Bungalow on the Beach
Chennai: GRT Grand
Hotels suggested above are subject to availability at the time of booking. If the proposed hotels are not available, we will be providing similar hotels with your approval.
Tour Cost Includes
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11 Nights stay as above
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All transfers and sightseeing using Aircon Vehicles
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English speaking local guides at Mahabalipuram, Gangai Konda & Tanjore
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Entrance fees as per itinerary
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All Taxes
Tour Price Per Pax on Double/Twin Sharing Deluxe
Summer Price (May - Sep)
$1165*
Winter Price (Oct - Apr)
$1370*
Tour Price Per Pax on Double/Twin Sharing Premium