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SOUTH INDIA TOUR WITH DUBAI - 18 DAYS

(BANGALORE, MYSORE, CHENNAI, TIRUPATI, MAHABALIPURAM, PONDICHERRY, THANJAVUR, MADURAI, KANYAKUMARI & KOVALAM)

DEPART: 15/01/2020 RETURN: 01/02/2020 Adult: from £1575 per person on twin / double / triple sharing basis

Tour Highlights:

Visit Bangalore Visit Mysore Visit to Tirupati Temple Visit to Rameshwaram Visit to Kanyakumari Visit Dubai

TOUR ITINERARY:

Day 1: London to Bangalore: Take flight from London Heathrow to Bangalore Day 02 Bangalore Arrive Today arrive at Bangalore Airport and transfer to hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. Day 03 Bangalore – Mysore Sightseeing Post early morning breakfast, Check out from hotel. start your journey to Mysore. Enjoy the sightings of Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatnam-the capital of Tipu Sultan and Channapatna Toys Center during the journey. On arrival, check-into the hotel. Afternoon leave for city excursion, covering Mysore Palace, an architectural marvel, Krishnarajasagar Dam and Brindavan Gardens. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. Day 04 Mysore - Bangalore Sightseeing After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Bangalore. leave for the tour of the city where you visit Tipu Sultan's Palace, Nandi or Bull Temple, an ancient South Indian temple, Ulsoor lake, Cubbon Park, Lal Bagh, and Vidhana Soudha. Later, visit the art galleries and museums. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.

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Day 05 Bangalore – Tirupati Today after breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Tirupati. Arrival at Tirupati. Check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. Day 06 Tirupati Temple - Chennai After early breakfast, check out from hotel. Proceed to visit Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala. Later proceed to Chennai. Check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel Day 07 Chennai Sightseeing Today after breakfast visit major tourist attractions of Chennai which include Marina Beach, Fort St. George, built in 1640 AD as well as Kapaleeswar Temple. Afternoon is free for leisure activities and shopping. Night stay at the city hotel. Day 08 Chennai – Mahabalipuram Today after breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Mahabalipuram. On arrival at Mahabalipuram check in to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram which include Shore Temple and Bhagiratha Penance. Stay overnight in the hotel. Day 09 Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry Today after breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Pondicherry. Afternoon visit the famous Aurbindo Ashram and Museum. Stay overnight at the hotel in Pondicherry. Day 10 Pondicherry – Thanjavur In the morning, hit the road to Thanjavur. The attractions that you will visit include the Brihadeshwara Temple and Fort, Thanjavur Palace and Museum. Stay overnight in Thanjavur. Day 11 Thanjavur – Madurai Today after breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Madurai by road. On arrival at Madurai check in to hotel. Visit the well-known temples and other attractions including the Meenakshi Amman Temple-located on the southern bank of river Vaigai, it is dedicated to Goddess Parvati known as Meenakshi and her consort, Lord Shiva, known as Sundareswarar, Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam (Great Tank), and the Palace of Thirumalai Nayak- a classic fusion of Dravidian, Islamic styles, it was erected during the 17th century. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. Day 12 Madurai - Rameshwaram Today check out from hotel and proceed to Rameshwaram. Visit Shri Rameshwram Temple and Sri Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple. Later transfer to hotel. Check in at hotel. Overnight stay. Day 13 Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari

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Today after breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Kanyakumari. On arrival at Kanyakumari visit Vivekanand Statue. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel Day 14 Kanyakumari Sightseeing After breakfast, visit Kanyakumari Temple and Trivani Sangam. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel Day 15 Kanyakumari – Kovalam Today after breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Trivandrum. On arrival at Trivandrum visit Padmanabhaswami. Evening is free at Kovalam Light House Beach. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel. Day 16: Trivandrum to Dubai, Dhow Cruise: After breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to airport for flight to Dubai. Arrival at Dubai. Pickup and transfer to hotel. Check in at hotel. Later afternoon enjoy Dhow Cruise with Dinner. Overnight Stay. Day 17: Dubai City Tour: (Half day) After breakfast, morning enjoy Dubai city tour. The four-hour Dubai city tour is one of the best ways to explore the both historic and glittering side of Dubai that is often referred to as the Middle East’s gem. The tour includes a visit to Dubai Museum that is housed within the 18th century Al Fahidi Fort. It has on display arts and artefacts reflecting the ancient history and lifestyle of traditional Arabs. An ideal illustration of a blend of outstanding Islamic and contemporary architecture, Jumeirah Mosque is another popular point of interest covered in the itinerary. Rest day free for leisure. Overnight Stay. Day 18: Dubai to London: After breakfast, check out from hotel. Transfer to airport for flight back to London.

Price Includes: International economy class return air ticket

(London Heathrow to Bangalore / Trivandrum to Dubai / Dubai to London)

Accommodation in mix of 3star and 4star in hotel in standard room on twin / double / triple sharing basis, 4star in Dubai (Triple sharing will have mattresses for Third person)

Daily Breakfast & Dinner All sightseeing as per Itinerary Services of Tour Manager All intercity transfer as per Itinerary by private

A/c Vehicle basis

Price does not Includes: Visa Fee Travel Insurance Lunches Expenses of personal nature like laundry,

telephone bills, drinks etc. Any entrance fees not mentioned Tips and Porterage Guide Services Any Monument entry fee & camera fee

(wherever Applicable) Single supplement: £445 Expenses caused by factors beyond our

control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances, weather conditions etc

Flight Supplement: Prices from Birmingham and Manchester might be subject to extra charges. Timings may change.

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Booking Conditions

It is our most important aim that you enjoy your holiday and that we earn your trust. However, we are not responsible for any cancellation due to any industrial disputes, Technical failure of any type of transport we use, loss of earnings, late arrivals or force majeure, or any items beyond our control CANCELLATION BY YOU

1) Our normal cancellation charges apply as a percentage of the total holiday cost. If you cancel the holiday, we will require notice in writing for any cancellation:

60 days or more before departure Loss of deposit only 59 to 28 days before departure 50% 27 to 14 days before departure 80% 13 to the day of departure 100% No show 100%

CANCELLATION BY US

2 a) If we cancel the tour at any point due to force majeure or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, no refund and compensation will be made unless the tour is cancelled before 60 days of departure. However, in some circumstances we may be able to offer a full or part refund to our customers where we obtain a refund from our suppliers. Therefore, it is customer’s liability to have a comprehensive travel insurance to recover all charges incurred either before starting or during the tour. Force Majeure or unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control include but not limited to political unrest, natural calamities, act of God,

terrorism, war or threat of war, civil strife, industrial dispute including air traffic control disputes, terrorist activity and its consequences, natural and nuclear disaster, fire or adverse weather conditions, epidemics & pandemics, unavoidable technical problems with transport, closure or congestion of airports or ports and all similar events outside our or the supplier(s) concerned control.

2 b) We reserve the right to cancel your holiday for any reason. However, we will not cancel your holiday unless it is for a reason outside our control, for instance, minimum numbers required for a group which is 20. If we have to cancel your holiday except of clause 2a), we will offer you: - an alternative travel arrangement of equivalent or of very closely similar standard and price, or if available travel arrangements are of a less value than difference in price will be refunded; or a full refund of all monies will be paid.

2 c) If flight ticket has been issued earlier as per customer request than flight cancellation charges will be applicable under any circumstances (including clause 2a & 2b) Amount of cancellation charges will be informed to the customer at the time of cancellation.

2 d) If a client has paid by credit card, credit card charges are non-refundable under any circumstances.

2 e) If we have to cancel the tour due to any reason other than clause 2a, we will pay compensation as per follows:

60 days or more before departure Nil 59 to 28 days before departure £5 27 to 14 days before departure £7 13 to the day of departure £10 No show Nil

3) The application should be submitted at least 60 days before the provisional date of departure. Skylink will confirm your booking within 15 days of your application. Any amendment required after booking must be informed to Skylink in writing only.

4) Yatra may contain visiting High altitude areas, Customer must consult their GP and get advice before booking travel to high altitude area. This is passenger’s own responsibility to disclose correct medical condition information to us.

5) When the booking is made the following details must be enclosed: Fully Filled Booking Form (Full name as in passport, Date of birth, Nationality, Sex, Occupation and other details as mentioned in the booking form), Passport Copy, Visa Document (if applicable). Deposit is required along with booking form. Deposit is Non-Refundable.

6) 100% money should be paid before 60 days of the commencement of the tour.

7) This is religious pilgrimage at high altitude and some of the services would be very basic.

8) Tour Manager’s service will be available for Minimum 20 paying adults.

9) During the tour, the tour manager’s decision would be final

10) Single traveller has the option to choose as a single supplement or can share with other single travellers on their own discretion and Skylink has no responsibility but just act as an introducer to both travellers. (if any available or wish so)

11) We are not responsible for your luggage, personal money or belongings. We advise that if lockers are available in the hotel please use them. Do not have a luxury or expensive items with you whilst you are on holiday.

12) Tour Itinerary can be changed without prior notice, before or during the trip, due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control such as Political Unrest, Natural Calamities etc. Further charges can be applicable for alternate arrangements and will be borne by Client. If client denies to pay and cancel the tour and make alternate arrangement on their own, NO REFUND will be given for unused part and NO COMPENSATION will be given.

13) This is the passenger's responsibility to have proper travel insurance. NO TRAVEL WITHOUT COMPREHENSIVE TRAVEL INSURANCE. The passenger must provide us a copy of travel insurance before a start of the tour.

14) I accept and agree all risks associated with the journey and further agree to abide by the terms and conditions of Skylink Travel & Tours Ltd., as described here and its brochures and publication. In The event of illness, accident, weather, political unrest, flight cancellations due to reasons beyond our control, change in the airport or airlines taxes, cancellation of helicopter flight and other factors beyond their control, I will not hold Skylink Travel & Tours Ltd., its agents associate or employees responsible or liable for damages. I understand and I travel at my own risk.