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Fascinating Tours
Duration: 16
Nights / 17 Days
Destinations Covered : Madras - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram
- Madras - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin - Ooty - Mysore -
Hassan - Bangalore - Mumbai
Day 01
: Arrive Madras 
Meeting
and assistance upon arrival and transfer to Hotel. This morning we set out to
explore the city of madras. Visit the National Art Gallery Fort St. George, St.
Mary's Church and the St. Thomas Cathedral and drive along the marina. Walk with
our guide though some colourful market areas.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 : Madras - Mahabalipuram After breakfast we drive to Mahabalipuram.
Upon arrival in Mahabalipuram we check into our pre booked Hotel. Afternoon city
tour of Mahabalipuram, once the principal port of the Pallavas who ruled between
the 06th and 09th Centuries AD.
Day 03 : Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram
- Mahabalipuram Depart for a tour of Kanchipuram, city of a thousand temples,
Once the capital of Pallava, Kanchipuram still contains no less than 124 shrines.
The temples were built mainly by two rulers, Mahendray and Mamalla Narashimha
Parman.
Day 04 : Madras - Madurai Today we are transferred
to the airport to board our flight for Madurai.upon arrival we are met and transferred
to our pre booked hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the
Hotel.
Day 05 : Madurai 
Madurai's
history goes back to six centuries before Christ. The Pandyan rulers made this
their capital until the 14th Century and the city flowered with the genius of
its writers, builders, poets and academics. Then the Nayaks ruled Madurai from
the middle of the 16th Century to 1743. The ten tall Gopurams of the Meenakshi
Temple were raised during their dynasty.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 : Madurai - Periyar After early morning breakfast we drive to
Periyar ( Thekkady). The drive up to this hilltop wildlife sanctuary is one of
the most beautiful . Starting with coconut groves at the lower lever you then
see rubber, tea and the spice plantation as you gain height. Upon arrival check
into your prebooked hotel.
Day 07 : Periyar - Kumarakom Today
we start our drive for Kumarakom. The drive is a beautiful experience passing
through the backwaters and plantations. Upon arrival at Kumarkom checkinto hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Transfer to Kumarakom Jetty to start
the Houseboat Programme 
Today
morning we are transferred to the embarkment point for the Houseboat. It is once
a life time experience to have such a romantic and beautiful experience. For the
next Two nights we spent on the House Boat passing through the Backwaters of Kerala.
The journey will pass through the following areas Kumarakom, Vattakkayal, Chambakulum,
Ambalapuzha, Karumadi, Kayakulum, Alumkadavu.
Overnight on the House Boat.
Day 09 : On board the House Boat Overnight on the House boat.
Day 10 : Houseboat Dismbark at Alumkadvu and drive to Alleppey -
Cochin Today morning it is now time for us to Disembark the Houseboat
and we are transferred to Cochin via Alleppey.
Upon arrival in Cochin we checkinto
our pre booked hotel for an Overnight.
Day 11 : Cochin Early
morning rise and transfer to the backwaters of Cochin, which run from the sea
inland through lush tropical countryside. It could be compared to a cruise down
the amazon with jungle foliage hanging from the banks. This relaxing boat trip
is fascinating, as our guide discussed the history of the early explorers and
traders who used this as a main artery to the sea.
Evening we go to watch
the famous Kathakali Dance Performance.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 12 : Cochin - Ooty 
Morning
after breakfast we start our drive towards Ootacamund most popularly known as
Ooty. It is mostly referred to as the Queen of the Southern Hills stations.It
drives its name from the Niligiri or the Blue Mountains - the name to the Hills
by the inhabitants for more than 850 years because of the blue haze of clouds
which envelope the hill slopes.Upon arrival we check into our prebooked Hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 13 : Ooty - Mysore After a relaxed
morning we start our drive towards Mysore , wending along through verdant and
hilly countryside, where the legendary warrior Tipu Sultan built the island fortress
and Summer Palace entirely of wood, with exquisitely painted walls. Upon arrival
in Mysore checkinto your prebooked Hotel.
Evening relaxing or visiting the
local bazaar.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 14 : Mysore
After a relaxed breakfast we drive for a morning sight-seeing of the city of Mysore.
Mysore a city of 17 Palaces - the Maharaja's City Palace being one of the largest
in the country. Today's city tour include the zoological gardens, the Chamundi
Temple, handicraft Centre and 22 kms away - the Brindavan Gardens, which are a
sight by day and night. Evening visit to the gardens where there are many illuminated
fountains.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 15 : Mysore- Hassan Today after an early breakfast we start
our Journey for Bangalore Enroute Hassan. Hassan is famous for its temples of
Belur and Halebid. Belur, on the banks of river yagachi, was capital of the Hoysala
Empire over 800 years ago.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 16 : Bangalore
- Mumbai Today we are transferred to the airport to board our flight for
Mumbai. Upon arrival in Mumbai ( Bombay ) you are met and transferred to your
prebooked Hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 17 : Leave Mumbai
After what will have been a majestic way to see and experience royal India, we
bid farewell as we are transferred to the airport for our flight back home.
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