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Package IDTP502
Package TypeDomestic
No of Days6 Days / 5 Nights
Starting FromChennai
Cities CoveredKodaikanal, Thekkady
Ending AtChennai
Tour Plan
Wednesday
Pickup
Thursday
Sightseeing
Night stay in Kodaikanal
Friday
Sightseeing
Night stay in Kodaikanal
Saturday
Sightseeing
Night stay in Thekkady
Sunday
Sightseeing
Overnight Journey
Monday
Drop
Package Info
Bestbus.in provides online booking for 5 Nights-6 Days Chennai to Kodaikanal-Thekkady Tour Package by Train. This package will be operated on every Wednesday from chennai.
Different Prices List
| Class/Category | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Non-AC Sleeper Class (If 1 to 3 Pax) | If Single Person | Rs. 31,750 |
| If 2 Persons | Rs. 17,350 Per Person | |
| If 3 Persons | Rs. 13,300 Per Person | |
| Child (5-11 years) With Extra Bed in Hotel | Rs. 7,100 | |
| Child (5-11 years) Without Extra Bed in Hotel | Rs. 5,250 | |
| Non-AC Sleeper Class (If 4 to 6 Pax) | If 2 Persons | Rs. 15,150 Per Person |
| If 3 Persons | Rs. 14,150 Per Person | |
| Child (5-11 years) With Extra Bed in Hotel | Rs. 11,750 | |
| Child (5-11 years) Without Extra Bed in Hotel | Rs. 9,900 | |
| A/C 3-Tier Coach (If 1 to 3 Pax) | If Single Person | Rs. 33,500 |
| If 2 Persons | Rs. 19,100 Per Person | |
| If 3 Persons | Rs. 15,100 Per Person | |
| Child (5-11 years) With Extra Bed in Hotel | Rs. 8,870 | |
| Child (5-11 years) Without Extra Bed in Hotel | Rs. 7,050 | |
| A/C 3-Tier Coach (If 4 to 6 Pax) | If 2 Persons | Rs. 16,950 Per Person |
| If 3 Persons | Rs. 15,950 Per Person | |
| Child (5-11 years) With Extra Bed in Hotel | Rs. 13,550 | |
| Child (5-11 years) Without Extra Bed in Hotel | Rs. 11,650 |
Important Note:If you are booking for more than 3 passengers, please select 'Special Rates for Group Booking' option. Then only you will get special rates.
Important Note: In Case of partial cancellations, room occupancy conversion charges will be applicable along with cancellation charges.
Package Itinerary
- Departure from Chennai Central by Train No. 20601 Bodinayakkanur Special Exp. at 22:30 hrs.
Pickup - Arrival Madurai railway station at 07.15 hrs.
- Proceed to Kodaikanal by Road.
- Check in Hotel at Kodaikanal.
- Visit to Green Valley View, Coakers Walk, Pillar Rock.
- Evening leisure.
- Overnight Stat at Kodaikanal.
Sightseeing Night stay in Kodaikanal - Enjoy the Upper Lake View and Boat Rides, Pine Forest, Guna caves and Museum.
- Evening leisure (free for shopping by own)
- Overnight Stay at Kodaikanal.
Sightseeing Night stay in Kodaikanal - Morning After Breakfast Check out for Hotel at 09:00 hrs.
- Proceed to Thekkady En route - Visit Silver cascade.
- Reach Thekkady and Check in Hotel visit - Visit Thekkady local sightseeing including visit to Mullai periyar dam (26 kms / 1 hr drive).
- Back to Thekkady and Enjoy spice shopping at Kumily village in the evening.
- Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Sightseeing Night stay in Thekkady - Morning boat ride in Periyar Lake to watch the wild animals in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Later day free for shopping. evening drop at Bodinayakanur Railway Station.
- Drop at Bodinayakkanur Railway Station at 17.30 hrs to board Train No. 20602 Bodinayakkanur Exp. at 20:30 hrs.
Sightseeing Overnight Journey - Arrival at Chennai Central Railway Station 07:55 hrs.
Drop Places Covered
Coakers WalkKodaikanal
Green Valley LakeKodaikanal
Guna CavesKodaikanal
Kodaikanal LakeKodaikanal
Pillar RocksKodaikanal
Pine ForestKodaikanal
Science Museum, KodaikanalKodaikanal
Silver Cascade FallsKodaikanal
Upper Lake View PointKodaikanal
Mullai periyar damThekkady
Periyar Wildlife SanctuaryThekkady
The day-by-day plan for this class is shared on enquiry.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Return journey in 3AC for Comfort Package and SL for Standard Package.
- Non AC Accommodation (02 Night Kodaikanal & 1 Night in Thekkady)
- AC transport for the entire journey
- All sightseeing and excursion as per the itinerary.
- Travel Insurance.
- Toll, parking and all applicable taxes for the above service.
- Kodaikanal: RJ Inn / Pleasant Stay / Aarem Valley or similar
- Thekkady: KTDC Aranya Nivas / KTC Periyar House / ABAD Green Forest
- Any portage at hotels, tips, travel insurance (excluding the above specified age group) mineral water, telephone charges, laundry and all items of personal nature
- Any services not mentioned in the above list of inclusions will be additional.
- Any Still / Video Camera fees, entrance fees for monuments and any activities suggested in the itinerary are chargeable direct.
- Any deviation from the above programme.
- Catering services - Food (On-board & off-board)
- Travel Insurance above 59 years
- Services of Tour guide.
- Details shared on enquiry.
- Anything not listed under “Inclusions”.
Why Choose Us
❄Famous Places Visit
Explore major tourist attractions in the city.
❄Established Reputation
10+ years of excellence in tours.
❄Expert Guides
Expert guides for a great experience.
❄Convenient Pickup & Drop
Transport to your home & hotel.
❄Safety and Comfort
Professional drivers & well-maintained vehicles.
❄Customer Support
Assistance throughout the booking & tour.
Terms & Conditions
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- Bestbus/Our Tour Operator is not liable for missing of one or more services as per the itinerary due to late running of trains.
- Tourists should strictly adhere to the timings failing which Bestbus/Our Tour Operator will not be liable for missing of any service including darshan and return train.
- Important Note: In Case of partial cancellations, room occupancy conversion charges will be applicable along with cancellation charges.
- If the tourists miss the bus arranged by Bestbus/Our Tour Operator at any place, they should reach the next place of the itinerary on their own.
- Tourists should take care of their personal belongings and luggage. Bestbus/Our Tour Operator is not liable for losses or thefts.
- In case of cancellation of Darshan in situations beyond the control of Bestbus/Our Tour Operator including peak rush during festivals, refund will be made only for the services missed.
- No refund will be made in case of skipping of any service including darshan voluntarily by the tourist.
- No refund will be made in case of missing of any service including darshan due to the negligence of tourists.
- Check-in and Check Out time in hotels is 12 noon. Although we take due care that check-in is provided early and late check-out is permitted, under unavoidable circumstances, check-in/check-out may have to be maintained as per Hotel Policy.
- IRCTC reserves the right to cancel the Tour Programme at any point of time arising out of various exigencies beyond its control. In such an event, maximum liability of IRCTC shall be limited to the Package Amount paid by the guest.
- The package price is as on date of booking. However, in case of increase in input costs such as railway fare or any other expenses beyond the control of IRCTC, the guests are liable to pay the additional amount before commencement of journey.
- IRCTC reserves the right to change the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstances, including but not limited to, bad weather, train delays/cancellations etc. Under such circumstances, IRCTC shall make best alternative arrangements and guests are liable to pay any additional costs for making such arrangements. IRCTC shall not be responsible for any loss of sight-seeing, visits to planned sites in the itinerary.
- IRCTC doesn't guarantee Darshan at the shrines/places of interest/monuments mentioned in the itinerary.
- Seat allocation in trains is done in a random manner and IRCTC shall not entertain requests for any preferential seat allocation.
- It is mandatory to carry the identity proof provided by the client at the time of booking. The other passengers traveling need to carry a valid photo id card during the package tour. The valid Photo ID Cards are Aadhaar, Voter id card, Passport, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Credit Cards with Photo, Cards issued by Central/State Government, and Student ID cards with photo issued by School/College for their students.
- Please carry Post-paid mobile phones as pre-paid mobile do not function in Jammu & Kashmir.
- While in hotel, please follow house rules. If you wish to use the swimming pool, please carry your own swimming costumes.
- Tour is subject to operation in case minimum booking of 2 passengers on twin/single fare is received.
- While we take due care in keeping the information on these pages updated, train timings, hotel rules, opening & closing hours at monuments/museums/parks/gardens/shrines and sites mentioned in the itinerary etc. may change and may not be updated on the pages. IRCTC does not take any responsibility for such changes. There will be no refund for un-utilized services.
- You will have to strictly follow the tour program. There would be no refund if you fail to join the group at the commencement of the tour, or join the group later or leave the group before culmination of the tour for any reasons whatsoever. Under no circumstances would any refund be given for any unutilized services.
- You shall not behave in a manner which may cause distress or annoyance to other co-travellers or which may create the risk of danger or damage to property of the Company, co-travellers or others. In this event, you may be asked to leave the tour immediately. The Company shall be under no liability to any such person.
- Bestbus will not be responsible for any natural or social calamities.
Cancellation Policy
Tourist Attractions
Note: As per the itinerary, some tourist spots may be viewable only from the vehicle. Due to seasonal conditions or unforeseen situations, certain locations may be skipped by the operator if necessary.
1. Coakers Walk
2. Green Valley Lake
3. Guna Caves
4. Kodaikanal Lake
5. Pillar Rocks
6. Pine Forest
7. Science Museum, Kodaikanal
8. Silver Cascade Falls
9. Upper Lake View Point
10. Mullai periyar dam
11. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary