Highlights
- Bangalore Palace and Vidhana Soudha
- Visit the Maharaja’s Palace & Chamundeshwari temple in Mysore
- Visit the factory to learn the entire coffee-making process, from bean to a piping cup
- Visit Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace
- A trip to Tea Plantation
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Stay in the houseboat
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Come, Say Hey to Bengaluru
On arrival, our welcome ambassador will greet you at the Kempegowda International Airport and escort you to your exclusive and luxury hotel in Bengaluru. Our representative will also brief you about your tour schedule. Here, you will check-in and stay overnight at the hotel that has all the modern luxuries available at your service. Your hotel stay will let you recline, relax and set the mood for your memorable trip. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 Bangalore to Mysore
Your second day will start with flavorful breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for a temple tour of the town that exhibits an unfading impression of its architectural affluence. Visit the Bull temple, which is famous for its large statue of the sacred bull - Nandi. Next, head to take a look at the Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Karnataka High court (Attara Kacheri) and Vidhana Soudha. The sprawling building, a magnificent specimen of architectural genius, is spread across 2,300 by 1,150 feet (700 m × 350 m). As the day ends, drive towards Mysore city and check-in at the hotel for overnight stay. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 The Cultural Capital, Mysore
After breakfast at the hotel, it's time to proceed for the orientation tour of Mysore city. Home to people of all religions and facets of life, it is famous for the people with peaceful attitudes and helpful nature. In the afternoon, visit the Maharaja’s palace built in the year 1897. The royal building integrates the Indo-Saracenic style with intricate craftsmanship having remarkable archways, domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures. Get a taste of the rich and lavish life of maharajas by visiting the palace. Visit the art gallery in the city and drive to the Chamundi hill settled at the height of 1062 to observe the Chamundeshwari temple amidst a panoramic landscape of Mysore. Take a tour to see the silk weaving process for an outstanding experience, followed by a culinary walk to have a palatable Dosa at Vinayaka Maylari restaurant. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4 Enchantingly Beautiful Place of Madikeri
Have breakfast at the hotel and drive 117 km to Coorg. Madikeri or Mercara, the capital of Coorg, is a beautiful quaint little hill town situated in the Western Ghats. The green woody slopes, picturesque landscape, cascading falls, misty mountains, dense tropical forest, tea, coffee and spice plantations makes this place a paradise of nature lovers. At arrival check-in at the hotel and proceed for the guided Coffee plantation tour. Visit the factory to learn the entire coffee-making process, from bean to a piping cup. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5 Coorg and its beauty
Enjoy an early morning drive to the Dubare Elephant camp after your breakfast. Watch Elephants get scrub-bath and learn aspects of Elephant history, ecology and biology from naturalists. Get an opportunity to behold the picturesque view of the Abbey falls. Here, you will find a hanging bridge across the gorge, offering a striking vista of the region. Enjoy bird watching at the Tamara Coorg, where you can spot many splendid birds such as Malabar Grey Hornbill, the Scarlet Minivet, the Grey Wagtail, the Nilgiri Flycatcher and many more. Towards the end, you will head to the aromatic plantations of coffee, peppercorn and cardamom. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6 Wayanad
Start your day with a drive towards the Wayanad town. Set along the slope, you will stay at the Vythiri Resort. Spread across the 150-acre property, it is an exquisite jungle hideaway. Surrounded by tropical rainforest, this resort is nestled around trekking trails and nearby plantations. Enjoy rejuvenating body therapy on your trip at the Vythiri Spa, which offers a wide array of classic, and new treatments massages, scrubs, wraps, facials, various baths and other spa treatments.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7 Wayanad Tour
Refresh your mind and body with the morning sessions of yoga and meditation at the resort. Famed for its pleasant temperature all around the year, Wayanad is home to dense tropical rainforests. You can easily spot Nilagiri Langur, the Malabar Giant Squirrel, Malabar Grey Hornbill, and Yellow Browed Bulbul among other species. Later in the day, a trip to Edakkal Caves, which are renowned Neolithic caves adorned with petroglyphs. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8 The Gateway to Kerala "Kochi"
Your day will start with a drive to Kochi after morning breakfast. The city of Kochi set on the southwest coast of India, is a charming town with an eclectic influence. Visit an array of religious monuments, museums, galleries, cafes and antique shops during the day. Fill your evening with an enchanting experience by witnessing the Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9 Visit Attractions of Cochin
After having breakfast at the hotel, head for the orientation tour of the Cochin. Here, first you will visit St. Francis Church. It is the oldest church built by Europeans in India. Then, travel towards Jewish Synagogue, which is magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers. Your next halt will be at the Dutch Palace that houses a fine collection of mural paintings depicting scenes from the Hindu epics Mahabharata and Ramayana. After the Dutch Palace, you will head to visit the Chinese fishing nets, the fixed land installations for fishing. Later drive towards South India's largest tea-growing region, Munnar. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10 Witness the Idyllic Beauty of Munnar
Today, after having your breakfast at the hotel, you will go on a trip to Tea Plantation. It has more than 50 tea estates in and around the city. Following the visit, head to Tata Tea Museum situated at the Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea. Explore the Tata Tea Museum for extraordinary experience learning about the artifacts, photographs and machinery, which have a tale to tell about the tea plantation and its origin. Here, you can experience the Tea tasting of some of the most exotic varieties of tea available around the world. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11 Sightseeing at the Thekkady
You will commence your day with a drive to Periyar after having breakfast at the hotel. Home to India's largest wildlife sanctuary, Thekkady has bountiful treasures of tropical flora and fauna along with a plethora of endangered species and rich tribal culture. On arrival, check-in the hotel and relax. Later in the afternoon visit the Spice Plantation. Take a walk through the aromatic spice gardens where the air is laden with aromatic fragrances of spices. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12 Boarding Houseboat on Backwaters of Kerala
Start your exciting morning after breakfast with a drive to Alleppy. Set along the coast of the Laccadive Sea, Alappuzha is fondly known as the Venice of the East. The houseboat will take you on a cruise along the fascinating waterways. It is a miraculous network of interconnected canals, rivers, lakes and inlets inter spread in more than 900 km of waterways. Board a houseboat exploring the tranquil backwater canals of Kerala and the palm-shaded canals. Your ride on the houseboat will also include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay overnight at the comfortably furnished houseboats with an open lounge and devour special delicacies during the day. Overnight stay at the houseboat.
Day 13 Visit the Alluring Backwaters of Kumarakom
After breakfast, head towards Kumarakom, a cluster of beautiful little islands on the Vembanad Lake. On arrival, check-in at the hotel and rejuvenate. The rest of the day is free for leisure. The group can indulge in optional leisure activities for the rest of the day. Take a tour to the Philipkutty’s Farm, stationed at a small farm island in the backwaters of the Vembanad Lake. Located on a small farm island, a variety of cuisine awaits you with predominantly Syrian Christian dishes. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 14 Sunset Cruises at Kumarakom
Post breakfast, you can indulge in independent leisure activities. The sunset will bring a chance for you to witness the sunset gazing towards the west during the sunset cruises trips in houseboats, motorboats, Shikkaras and speed boats. Enjoy a wide array of Ayurveda therapies at your hotel for a wholesome physical, mental and spiritual escape. You can spend your evening with a visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, spread over 14 hectares. Boating trips around the sanctuary are super relaxing. Finish your day by taking your adventure to the next level with sustainable village experience. Accompanied by a guide, take a walk through the scenic panoramas and the verdant landscapes after a briefing session at Kavanattinkara. Your visit will end with finger-licking delicious and flavorful cuisines at the village. Make your visit more memorable traversing through the village, celebrated for its backwaters, succulent delicacies and verdure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 15 Time to bid adieu
On time, you will be transferred to Cochin International airport to board the flight for your onward destination.
