During the recent visit to Mauritius, a meeting was held with the High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, along with Mr. Vinay and Mr. Munshi, the President and Vice President of GOPIO Mauritius. The High Commissioner extended his full support for the upcoming GOPIO International Convention in Mauritius.
Dravidian Travels has, for more than two decades, brought experienced tourism professionals together to design tours exactly as our travellers ask for them — the right mix of sightseeing, pilgrimage, adventure, learning and leisure, built to be rejuvenating, memorable and worthwhile.
We hold expertise in organising travel for individuals, couples and family groups, as well as for groups of corporate staff. Over the years we have guided numerous corporate workforces across India, giving them a genuine glimpse of our regional diversity, cuisine, entertainment and culture.
We are a leading tour operator in South India, handling both groups and FITs (Free Independent Travellers) across cultural, historical, ethnic, leisure and adventure tours, conferences and conventions, incentive tours, and special-interest groups — alongside hotel bookings, car, van and coach rentals, and the conducting of domestic tours.
Our specialty is tailor-made itineraries programmed to suit the client's budget, and our success rests on deep experience in the tourism trade and close co-ordination with tourist agencies, government departments, hoteliers and fleet owners. Above all, our staff are well qualified, experienced and trained — with amazing rates that never compromise on service.
From heritage pilgrimages to corporate incentive tours, every itinerary is programmed around the traveller — not the brochure.
Cultural, historical and ethnic tours across South India, North India & Nepal.
Leisure holidays and adventure tours, including trekking expeditions for corporate sports clubs.
Full logistics for conferences, conventions and incentive tours for corporate groups.
Custom programmes for special-interest groups and ethnic communities from abroad.
Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic and Tribal pilgrimage tours for visitors from around the world.
Hotel bookings, car, van & coach rentals, and the conducting of domestic tours.
Dravidian Travels begins operations in Chennai (Madras), South India.
Registered at the ROC Madras on 21st July 1994.
Awarded by Tamilnadu Tourism for the year 1995–1996.
Recognised by the Department of Tourism, Government of India.
Presently functioning as a Sole Proprietorship, led by Proprietor Chezhiyan, and serving as official travel agent to GOPIO (Global Organization of People of Indian Origin) for over 15 years and Coordinator for the Global Tamil Organisation (GTO).
Operating incentive tours and conference tours since the late 1980s.
A 27-member delegation from 13 Singapore schools visited St. John's International Residential School under the "South India Cluster Study Trip to India" banner, sponsored by Singapore's Ministry of Education, to study India's education system first-hand.
Students of Woodlands Primary School, Singapore, met Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala at Raj Bhavan, Chennai, sharing questions on Indian sport, culture and everyday life.
Students of Anglo Chinese School, Singapore, met the then President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
We make every tour educative and enjoyable — participants leave with real knowledge of the places they visit, from socio-politics to art, architecture and history, and often return home as ambassadors for the culture, cuisine and hospitality they experienced.
Final-year Bachelor of Tourism Studies students from Ethiraj College, Chennai; Pioneer Junior College, Singapore, after travelling through the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan; and Raffles Girls' School students in traditional Toda costume at a Toda settlement in Ooty.
Beyond heritage and pilgrimage, we've organised for adventure and sports groups including the Hash Group from Malaysia, the IPOH Hockey Group, and the Sports Club of Airport Authority of India (AAI), Chennai.
For ethnic groups visiting from abroad, we operate Hindu pilgrimage tours, Buddhist pilgrimage tours, Islamic pilgrimage tours and Tribal tours.
"We reached Singapore with happy memories of our holy trip to the Arupadai Veedu. Though we felt a little tight on time, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip — our driver-cum-guide went out of his way to make the Dharshans most accessible and meaningful."
Mr. & Mrs. Karmegam · Singapore
"My family and I wish to express our sincere thanks for the well-organised temple tour — we had great Dharshans in all the temples, and a pleasant trip that met all our requests."
Vasantiy & family · Singapore
"Thank you for the fantastic travel arrangements you made for our trip across North India and Tamil Nadu — from temple visits to shopping and hotels, we had a hassle-free, lovely time. It was the detailed planning that made our trip so successful, and comfortable for my elderly relatives too."
Vasantiy Krishna · On behalf of family
"At least we had a very lovely time in India, thanks to you. Thanks a lot for all your help and kindness shown to us."
Naidu Vasugi
"Dravidian Travels is our partner in the field of tourism. All tour programs are carried out on time, in strictly stipulated terms and with appropriate quality. We are satisfied with the work of Dravidian Travels and are ready to recommend this company as a reliable and responsible partner." — Haaresh Kumar, Managing Director
"I have been impressed with Dravidian Travels' service over the last 8 years to India and other locations. As much as I fly, it is always great to know you are available on the phone when I need help, accommodating my specific schedules and needs — and not only saving us money, but time and effort too." — Subashini C Rajadurai, Managing Director
Dravidian Travels has never advertised for business development — every client has come through referral from travellers who became our regular tourists over time. We are the official travel agent to GOPIO (Global Organization for People of Indian Origin) for more than 15 years, handling their conferences, seminars, tours and related travel services, and Travel Consultant Chezhiyan personally coordinates GOPIO's Travel & Tourism Sector as well as the Global Tamil Organisation (GTO).
Tell us your interests — pilgrimage, heritage, adventure or a corporate incentive tour — and we'll build the itinerary around your budget and schedule.
