Fascinating Tours

Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days

Destinations : Chennai - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram - Trichy - Tanjore - Madurai - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Backwaters - Alleppey - Cochin - Mumbai

Day One: Arrival Chennai

Compass Representative will receive and assist you on your arrival at the Chennai International Airport. Transfer and check in at the hotel in Chennai.


Overnight will be at Chennai.

Day Two: Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram

By Road: 60 km / 2 hr

Breakfast will be at the hotel. Check out and proceed for the sightseeing tour of Chennai.


Visit the Museum, Flower and Fruit Market, High Court, Fort Museum, Marina Beach, San Thom Cathedral and Snake Park.


Proceed for Mahabalipuram by surface. En-route visit Kanchipuram to watch 124 temples built by the Pallava Kings. Kanchipuram is also famous for silk.


Continue for Mahabalipuram. On arrival, check in at the hotel.


Overnight will be in Mahabalipuram.

Day Three: Mahabalipuram

Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for the sightseeing tour of Mahabalipuram.


Explore the Arjuna's Penance, Rathas, Krishna's Mandapam, Caves and Shore Temple. Spend the rest of the Day at the beach.


Overnight will be at the hotel.

Day Four: Mahabalipuram - Trichy

By Road: 240 km / 5 hr

Breakfast will be at hotel. Check out and proceed Trichy.


On arrival, check in to the hotel.


Overnight will be in Trichy.

Day Five: Trichy - Tanjore - Madurai

By Road: 240 km / 6 hr

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed for sightseeing of Trichy.


Visit the ancient Lord Ganapathi Temple, Srirangam and its Bazaar.


After lunch, proceed to Tanjore, also known as Thanjavur. Visit the famous Chola Temple of Brihadeeshwara. It is also famous for the silk.


Later proceed for Madurai by surface. En-route visit Karaikudi or Chettinad.


On arrival, heck into the hotel by noon.


Overnight will be at Madurai.

Day Six: Madurai

Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Madurai.


Visit the famous Meenakshi Temple. Spend the Day exploring the town.


Relax at the hotel in the evening.


Overnight will be in Madurai.

Day Seven: Madurai - Thekkady (Periyar)

By Road: 180 km / 4 hr

Breakfast will be at hotel. Check out and proceed to Thekkady.


On arrival, check into the hotel.


Visit Spice Plantations of cardamom, cinnamon and pepper and Coffee and Tea Gardens on cycle. Explore the local market of Kumily purchase some fresh and fragrant spices.


Overnight will be spent at Thekkady.

Day Eight: Thekkady

Early breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.


Go for the Nature Trek into the forest. After lunch, proceed for the boat ride at Periyar Lake to watch the rare species of plants and wildlife. Take a jungle walk to relish the nature. Take an Elephant Ride. In the evening relax at resort.


Overnight will be in Thekkady.

Day Nine: Thekkady - Kumarakom

By Road: 175 km in 5 hr

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and proceed to Kumarakom


On arrival at Kumarakom, first visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.


Check in at the hotel to spend the night.

Day Ten: Houseboat Cruise

Breakfast would be at the resort. Relax in the morning at the resort with a Rejuvenation Massage.


Board the houseboat in the afternoon for a cruise in the backwaters. Lunch will be served on board freshly prepared by the crew.


The boat will anchor by the lush paddy fields in the evening. Dinner would be laid out in the boat.


Spend the night on houseboat.

Day Eleven: Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin

By Road: 60 km in 1 hr

Breakfast will be on the boat. Proceed to Alleppey.


Disembark from the boat and proceed to Cochin.


On arrival at Cochin, check in at the hotel.


In the early evening proceed for a private harbor cruise to watch the Dolphins, Fishing Island and Bolghatty Palace. Cruise till the mouth of the sea and enjoy the sunset.


Overnight will be at Cochin.

Day Twelve: Cochin

Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Cochin.


Visit the Fort Cochin, Chinese Fishing Nets, Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow, Jewish Synagogue and Mattancherry Palace. Learn the operation of the Chinese Fishing Nets erected on teak wood and bamboo poles, which work on the principle of balance.


Spend your evening enjoying the Kathakali Dance Presentation followed by the dinner.


Overnight will be at Cochin.

Day Thirteen: Cochin - Mumbai

By Late Morning Flight

Breakfast will be at hotel. Check out and transfer to the airport to catch a flight for Mumbai.


On arrival, check in to the hotel. Proceed for sightseeing tour of Mumbai.


Visit Mahalakshmi Temple, Hanging Garden, Tower Of Silence, Chowpatty Beach and Prince Of Wales Museum.


Overnight will be in Mumbai.

Day Fourteen:

Breakfast will be in the hotel. Spend the Day in last minute shopping or relaxing at the famous hotel.


Overnight will be in Mumbai.

Day Fifteen: Mumbai - Home

Check out and transfer to the airport early in the morning for flight back home or onward destination.