Classic Run

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The original and best, the Rickshaw Challenge Classic Run is the ultimate mixture of machine and mayhem on three-wheels as you journey through Southern India in one of our lovable Rickshaws on an adventure that will provide an experience you’ll never forget. You’ll journey from the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea via some of the most breathtaking places the ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Pay your respect at Shore Temple, one of the oldest temples in Southern India.
    • Visit Mahamaham Tank, one of the largest temple tanks in Tamil Nadu.
    • Admire the 33 000 sculptures of Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai.
    • See Krishna’s Butter Ball, a giant balancing rock.
    • Visit a tropical fruit farm.
    • Take a shower in Manimuthar Falls.
    • Get lucky and meet some sloth bears and jungle cats at Neyyar Dam.
    • Watch the sunset over the most southern point of mainland India.

What's this trip about?

    The original and best, the Rickshaw Challenge Classic Run is the ultimate mixture of machine and mayhem on three-wheels as you journey through Southern India in one of our lovable Rickshaws on an adventure that will provide an experience you’ll never forget. You’ll journey from the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea via some of the most breathtaking places the world has to offer on one of the greatest adventures still possible.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityChennai
End CityTrivandrum

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Festivals & Special Events
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Practice in Chennai

Meet your rickshaw, learn to drive it and give it a spin! Full instruction and safety tips given so that even a novice can master this iconic little vehicle and be confident at the controls.

Day 2: Chennai to Pondicherry

Complete the challenge of getting out of Chennai, and cruise your trusty three-wheeled steed down the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal right up to the famous seaside city of Pondicherry.

Day 3: Pondicherry to Thanjavur

Time to head inland deep into Tamil Nadu’s land of temples, allowing you to travel back in time experiencing the vibrant history of India as you head towards Thanjavur, home to one of the Great Living Chola Temples.

Day 4: Thanjavur to Madurai

Spend New Year’s Eve getting to one of the biggest parties in India as you arrive in Madurai with it’s stunning temples, amazing atmosphere and get to see in the start of a brand New Year in the Athens Of The East.

Day 5: Rest day in Madurai

Take the day off from racing around to recover from the festivities of the night before with a leisurely day in the streets of Madurai including a visit to the simply unforgettable Meenakshi Amman Temple.

Day 6: Madurai to Tuticorin

Cruise down the coast road to the glorious city of Tuticorin home to a thriving fishing industry and which is famous across the world for its highly skilled pearl divers and the treasures they collect.

Day 7: Activities in Tuticorin

See a side of Tamil Nadu well and truly off the tourist track as our local knowledge gives you a unique experience leading from shore-side temples to picturesque hidden away beach towns.

Day 8: Tuticorin to Tirunelveli

Celebrate the Tamil harvest festival of Pongal on a real life tropical fruit plantation. Learn to cook traditional Pongal fare, how to create Kolam and get into the spiritual essence of the season!

Day 9: Tirunelveli to Kanyakumari

Run down south to the very tip of the Indian mainland to where the three seas meet, home of the magnificent Thiruvalluvar Statue, amazing Padmanabhapuram Palace and ancient Thanumalayan Temple.

Day 10: Kanyakumari to Trivandrum

Head for the state capital Trivandrum to finish off your journey in style through the beauty of Kerala in time for the Classic Run’s traditional closing ceremony and one of our famous after-event drinks parties.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,741
Price per day$174
Last Updated: 7/15/2018

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 Per team of up  to people

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 $3,010

 $3,394

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