• Arrive in Bengaluru, the vibrant capital of Karnataka. Meet and assist at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

  Depending on arrival time, explore the city’s highlights including Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park and the historic areas of Bengaluru.

  Overnight: Bengaluru

Drive to Mysore, the former royal capital of Karnataka.

Visit the magnificent Mysore Palace, followed by the bustling Devaraja Market, famous for flowers, spices and local produce.

In the evening, enjoy a relaxed walk through the old royal city.

Overnight: Mysore

Drive towards Kabini, entering the beautiful forest landscape of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

Check in to your wildlife lodge and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

Time permitting, experience your first safari or nature excursion through the surrounding wilderness.

Overnight: Kabini

A full day dedicated to the wilderness of Kabini.

Enjoy an early morning jeep safari or boat safari, looking for elephants, gaur, deer, wild boar and, with luck, the elusive tiger and leopard.

Afternoon at leisure at the lodge, followed by another nature experience or safari.

Overnight: Kabini

Drive through scenic countryside towards Coorg, the legendary “Scotland of India.”

Coorg is renowned for its coffee plantations, forested hills, waterfalls and Kodava culture.

Check in to your plantation retreat and spend the afternoon relaxing amidst coffee estates.

Overnight: Coorg

Explore the enchanting landscapes of Coorg.

Visit a coffee plantation to learn about coffee cultivation, harvesting and processing. Continue to Madikeri, visiting Raja’s Seat and the historic Madikeri Fort.

Discover the distinctive traditions and cuisine of the Kodava community.

Overnight: Coorg

Scenic drive from Coorg into Kerala, through forests, plantations and rolling hills.

Arrive in Wayanad, one of Kerala’s most beautiful highland regions.

Afternoon at leisure to enjoy your resort surrounded by forests and plantations.

Overnight: Wayanad

Explore the natural and cultural heritage of Wayanad.

Visit Edakkal Caves, famous for their ancient rock engravings, followed by the scenic landscapes around Ambalavayal and the Wayanad hills.

Depending on interests, include a spice plantation, tribal village experience or waterfall visit.

Overnight: Wayanad

Descend from the hills towards the Malabar coast and arrive in Calicut (Kozhikode).

Explore the historic city, once an important centre of the Malabar spice trade.

Visit the old market area and enjoy a taste of authentic Malabar cuisine, with specialties such as Malabar biryani, seafood, pathiri and traditional sweets.

Overnight: Calicut

Drive along the scenic Kerala coast towards Kochi.

Arrive in the historic port city of Kochi, a fascinating blend of Indian, Arab, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch and British influences.

Explore Fort Kochi, including the iconic Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, colonial streets and the historic waterfront.

Overnight: Kochi

Morning at leisure in Kochi or continue exploring the heritage quarter.

Later drive to Kumarakom on the shores of Vembanad Lake.

Check in to your lakeside resort and relax amidst Kerala’s tranquil backwaters.

Overnight: Kumarakom

A leisurely day in Kumarakom.

Enjoy a traditional Kerala backwater cruise through the network of canals, lagoons and villages.

Experience the slower rhythm of rural Kerala, passing coconut palms, paddy fields, traditional homes and local boats.

Optional Ayurvedic wellness treatment or traditional Kerala cooking experience.

Overnight: Kumarakom

Morning at leisure at the resort.

Drive to Kochi Airport for your onward journey, carrying memories of royal palaces, wildlife encounters, coffee plantations, misty hills, Malabar flavours and Kerala’s serene backwaters.

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