12 DAYS ~ FROM £1,755
This scenic tour takes in the pristine beauty of the misty hills and verdant valleys of Malabar in North Kerala and Coorg in South Karnataka. A perfect combination of lush countryside, dense forests, aromatic coffee and spice plantations with a dash of Temples, Palaces and Forts along the way! Stay in a Plantation hideaway, atmospheric Jungle and Spa resorts and a delightful seaside Heritage home.
Kozihikode • Sultans Battery • Nagarhole National Park • Mysore • Coorg • Tellicherry
 Day 1. To Kozhikode
Fly from London to Kozhikode via Dubai on Emirates Airlines. Late evening arrival in Kozhikode and transfer to Kadavu Resort for overnight stay.
Day 2. To Sultans Battery
After breakfast a scenic drive through the lush green hills ofWayanad district in Kerala to ‘Tranquil’ – a Plantation hideaway. Rest of the day at leisure to roam in the 400 acre plantation rich in pepper, vanilla and cardamom. A visit can be arranged to the nearby Edakkal caves famed for its 5000 years old Neolithic rock etchings. Or simply relax! Overnight stay at Tranquil Resort.
Day 3. To Nagarhole National Park
After breakfast, drive to Nagarhole National Park – one of the finest wildlife Parks in South India. An afternoon of game viewing on the banks of the Kabini river. Two nights at Cicada Resort.
Day 4. Nagarhole National Park
A full day of jungle activities at Nagarhole National Park with a Naturalist, in search of the elephant, tiger, spotted deer, sambhar, mongoose, peacock and jungle fowl.
Day 5. To Mysore
After an early morning game drive and breakfast, leave for Mysore. Afternoon sightseeing tour of the lovely city of Mysore, includes the hilltop Sri Chamundeswari Temple, the striking monolithic Nandi Bull,Mysore Palace and the Devraja market. Two nights stay atWindflower Spa and Resort Hotel.
Day 6. Mysore
Morning visit to Srirangapatna, an island Fortress on the River Cauvery. High walls protect Temples, Palaces and a great Mosque. It was once the home of Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan – The Tiger of Mysore. Afternoon visit the superb Temple at Somnathpur built to celebrate Hoysala craftsmanship by the renowned Commander Somnath.
Day 7. To Coorg
Morning drive to Coorg via the Tibetan settlement and Golden Temple at Bylakupe. Dubbed the “Scotland of India”, Coorg is surrounded by lush green forests and acres of tea and coffee plantations. Two nights stay at Heritage Resort.
Day 8. Coorg
Day at leisure to walk, cycle or trek in this picturesque coffee country. Visit the Dubare Elephant Camp and become a ‘Mahout’ – feed, bathe and ride on an elephant.
Day 9. To Tellicherry
After breakfast, a lovely drive across the Western Ghats to Tellicherry on the North Malabar Coast. Afternoon visits to Tellicherry Fort and Odathil Mosque. Two nights at Ayisha Manzil – a beautiful heritage home.
Day 10. Tellicherry
Day at leisure to relax in this beautiful mansion overlooking the Lakshadweep Sea. Optional early morning walk to the local fish market to choose fresh fish, mussels and prawns for dinner. The hostess is a recognised expert in the art of the Mapillah cuisine of North Kerala, and offers hands on cookery class in the early afternoon. Evening visit to a local Temple to see Theyyam: a dramatic and colourful dance form unique to the Malabar region. Or visit the local centre for Kalaripayattu – the ancient martial art of Kerala.
Day 11. To Kozhikode
Morning at leisure. Late afternoon transfer to Kozhikode airport for overnight flight to Heathrow via Dubai.
Day 12. London
Morning arrival at Heathrow.
If you wish to travel from any other country outside UK please contact us and we will give you the cost of the holiday without international flights relevant to your travel dates.
Suggested extensions: Beach Extension to Neeleshwaram or Backwaters of North Kerala
(Various other extensions are available on request)
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