Highlights
Hotel
Beypore
Breakfast included
Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary
Thusharagiri Waterfall
Pookode Lake
Meenmutty Waterfalls
Edakkal caves
Ampukuthimala
Kuruva
Bandipur National park
Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
Mysore Palace
Chamundeswari Temple
Madikeri Fort
Kushalnagar Golden Temple
Tibetan Colony
Nisargadhama
Raja's seat
Omkareshwara Temple
Transfers
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Calicut
On arrival at Calicut airport after you have cleared your immigration and customs formalities, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel for check in. Calicut; one of the historically important place in Kerala as the Portuguese explorer Vasco D a Gama had first set foot on its shores at Kappad beach. It was a busy port and a trading hub and was of great strategic importance. Places to visit at Calicut are Beypore, where Uru (sailing wooden vessel) is made (subject to availability of work orders from Gulf).The unspoilt and unbelievably uncrowded Kappad beach offers a memorable experience. Enjoy one of the best sunsets that you have ever seen or soak up the enviably slow pace of life here. Nothing seems to have changed in Kappad for the last many years and this timeless charm is what makes it a hot tourist attraction. The bird watchers cannot afford to miss out on a trip to the Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, which is home to over a hundred bird species. Thusharagiri waterfall beats down from an impressive height is a popular trekking and rock-climbing spot as well, which makes it popular among adventure tourists. Overnight stay at Calicut.
Day 2
Calicut - Watanad
Check out from the hotel and drive to Wayanad. Tucked away in the mountains of the Western Ghats, Wayanad is fondly called the “green paradise.” Enroute visit Pookode Lake - a scenic freshwater lake surrounded by forests. Arrive at Wayanad and check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Wayanad.
Day 3
Wayanad
You are at leisure on this day to enjoy on your own. Attractions in Wayanad are Meenmutty waterfalls the second largest and most spectacular waterfall in Kerala and the most unspoiled in its natural setting. A separate hike through a moist and deciduous forest is required to enjoy the three-tiered waterfall cascading at a height of 300 metres. Edakkal caves, a rich treasure trove of some of the relics of the new stone age civilizations in the forms of engravings and pictures in the caves of Edakkal and Ampukuthimala, which offer clues about the past civilizations. Kuruva a lovely island on the Kabini River spread over 900 acres is a haven for many rare birds, animals, and plant life. You can also see tribal people in small country boats, fishing on the island - a pleasant holiday destination in the lap of nature. Overnight stay at Wayanad.
Day 4
Wayanad - Bandipur
Check out from the resort and drive to Bandipur. Once the private hunting reserve for the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Mysore, Bandipur is known for its wildlife and is established as a Tiger reserve in 1973. Located amidst the picturesque surroundings of Western Ghats, Bandipur National park covers an area of 874 sq kms. Together with Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary in Tamilnadu it creates India’s biggest biosphere reserve known as “Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve”. Arrive at Bandipur and check in to the resort. Overnight stay at Bandipur.
Day 5
Bandipur - Mysore
After breakfast checkout from the resort and drive to Mysore. Mysore, the erstwhile capital of the former princely state and the second-largest city in Karnataka played an important role in the history of South India, a city of palaces and gardens and is famous for its silk, sandalwood, and jasmine. Arrive at Mysore and check in to the hotel. The major attraction in Mysore is the Mysore Palace, located in the city center is said to be the most magnificent and captivating. Religiously significant Chamundeswari Temple situated atop hill Chamundi displays Dravidian influence in some of its architecture. It is quadrangular in shape, and there is a statue of Lord Ganesha in the doorway. Evening free to explore the colorful bazaars. Overnight stay at Mysore.
Day 6
Mysore - Coorg
Check out from the hotel after breakfast and proceed to Madikeri, the major town in Coorg district (also known as Kodagu), known for its green fields, coffee plantations, orange orchards, and a couple of waterfalls. Located in the eastern slopes of Western Ghats Kodagu is an administrative district in Karnataka. On the way visit Kushalnagar Golden Temple, Tibetan Colony, and Nisargadhama. On arrival check in to the hotel. Rest of the day you are at leisure for your own activities. Overnight stay at Coorg.
Day 7
Coorg
Start your day with a visit to Coorg. A magnificent attraction in Kodagu is the Madikeri Fort built of mud and later on replaced by a concrete stone by Tipu Sultan. It is an imposing fort and hardly there is any other fort that matches its grandeur. Raja's seat, is an ideal place to explore the exquisiteness enjoy the panoramic beauty of the mist-covered blue hills and valleys, and relish the sunset. It has been developed into a public garden that attracts a large number of tourists. Omkareshwara temple, dedicated to Shiva, was built in the 19 th century in a mix of Gothic and Islamic styles. It was built by Lingarajendra in 1820. There is a pool in front of the temple with tons of freshwater fish in it. The temple has four minarets around it and a dome in the center (similar to a Muslim Masjid). Overnight stay at Coorg.
Day 8
Coorg - Mangalore Depart
Check out from the resort and drive to Mangalore airport. Board the flight to your onward destination feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent with us. Our services end after dropping you at Mangalore airport.
Package Includes
- 7 nights accommodation at the hotel mentioned above or a similar category of alternate hotels.
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel or as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
- A representative for assistance on arrival and departure transfers.
- All transfers, city tours, and transport services by A/C vehicle with All India Tourist permit as per the above itinerary.
- Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes.
- All transfers and excursions as per itinerary by respective car as mentioned above.
Package Excludes
- Monument/Monastery/Park entrance fee.
- Services of English-speaking local guide.
- Elephant ride/Jeep ride/Boat ride/Jeep Safari/Camel ride/Amusement park rides.
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Anything which is not mentioned under the “INCLUDES” header.
- Optional Tours which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, guide, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax, etc.
- The cost of PCR Test is not included and any medical examination will be treated as actual.
- Domestic airfare / Train fare / Bus fare.
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees.
- Government taxes / GST / Service charges.
- Mineral water on coaches/microbuses/cars.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Porterage fees.
- Drinks (unless otherwise indicated).
- Waiting or additional transfer fees.
- Heater, mattress, roll-away bed charges.
- Early check-in and late check-out charges.
- Use of vehicle other than the specified itinerary.
- Insurance.
Package Information
- Surcharges applicable for travel during peak season/block out dates/trade fairs/festivals/events.
- Compulsory High Season surcharges and Gala Dinner charges are applicable to festive seasons and long weekends.
- The above price is not valid for travel during peak season/block out dates/trade fairs/festivals/events.
- The tour price quoted is subject to change should there be any hike in the fuel and hotel rates.
- Tour price given is valid for Indian nationals only.
- The above price is based on a minimum of 2 Passengers travelling together.
- The maximum number of persons (adult/child) allowed per room depends upon hotel policy.
- The price for single occupancy is only valid if:
– 2 adults traveling together and occupying two separate rooms.
– Traveling as a third adult in the party occupying a separate room.
- Midnight surcharges apply for transfers between 2200 hrs – 0700 hrs.
- Kindly note that the drivers are not guides until and unless it is mentioned in the itinerary.
- Confirmation of hotels and other services are subject to availability
- Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.
- Generally, check-in time is 1400 hrs and check-out time is 1200 Noon at all hotels but it may differ depending on hotel policy.
- The category of rooms may differ depending upon the availability at the time of booking.
- WIFI, Tea / Coffee making facility, etc. in the rooms cannot be guaranteed. (Supplement charges may apply for such services)
- Meals other than those specified (if any).
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as road blocks, accidents, and any medical evacuations, train delays or re-scheduling, etc.
- Please note, the names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on the usage of these hotels. It is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey the confirmations to you on receipt of your acceptance. However in the event of any of the above-mentioned hotels not becoming available at the time of initiating the reservations, we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
- For guests’ safety and security, we do not allow night driving, hence guests are requested to leave on time so they can reach their next destination before 2000 hrs.
- The driving duration mentioned in the itinerary may not be precise; it is the time that can be expected when strictly driving, depending on the present road conditions. Otherwise, the journey is conducted in such a way that we always stop midway for visiting villages, markets, photography, major landmarks of importance or interest depending on the guest’s interest.
- In case of any amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly.
- Any hike in the taxes, entrance fees, hotel rates, fuel, etc will be charged extra.
- Elephant rides are subject to availability and permission granted by the forest department.
- The offered itinerary is not a confirmation of the services and we shall proceed with your booking once we have received confirmation from you. And if rooms are unavailable in the original hotels, we shall provide equivalent/ alternative hotels.
- Please note that some of the sights/itineraries may change due to time limit, weather, national holidays, and special events. We maintain the right to alter the itinerary since tours are made in advance and unforeseen circumstances that mandate change may arise. Itinerary changes are made to improve your overall travel experience.
