South India Advantage
Tour
 Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days
Places 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 (by flight)
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 (by surface)
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 (by surface)
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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