Southern Spices with Wilderness Trail Tour Package

Bangalore (1 nights)

International arrival

Bangalore:

India's answer to 'Silicon Valley!' Formerly a 'pensioner’s paradise', Bangalore is now known as India's 'Silicon Valley' and the 'Garden City'. One of the world's fastest growing cities, it boasts charming gardens, tree-lined avenues, large parks, designer malls and houses some of India's largest software and IT parks.

Mysore (2 nights)

Drive from Bangalore to Mysore (139km, 3.5hrs)

Mysore:

Step back in time! All roads in Mysore lead to the Mysore Palace. Built in indo-saracenic style with domes, turrets, arches, and colonnades, the palace is a treasure house of exquisite carvings and works of art from all over the world, and is breathtakingly illuminated on Sundays and public holidays.

Activities:

Visit the Mysore Mahrajah’s Palace and the temple located within the complex; the Chamundi Hills and the temple perched on top of it; marvel at the paintings at the Raja Ravi Verma gallery in Jagmohan Palace. Visit the famous Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Vrindavan gardens, the silk factory where you can see the master’s weavers at work and Srirangapatnam, the former capital of Tipu Sultan.

Nagarhole (2 nights)

Drive from Mysore to Nagarhole (90km, 2.5hrs)

Nagarhole:

Call of the wild! Welcome to a nature lovers haven, the Nagarhole National Park; an exclusive hunting reserve of the erstwhile Mysore rulers, today one of the best nature retreats. Besides the elephant and bison population, the park is home to a variety of animal species and 250 bird species.

Activities:

Enjoy jeep safaris into the winding jungles; go on elephant rides and interesting jungle walks.

Wayanad / Vythiri (2 nights)

Drive from Nagarhole to Wayanad / Vythiri (90km, 2hrs)

Wayanad/Vythiri:

Paradise revisited! Waynad lies at an altitude between 700 - 2100 m above sea level and has the highest number of tribal settlements in Kerala. The hill ranges of Vythiri taluk through which the road from Kozhikode ascends the Wayanad plateau, are the highest locations here.

Activities:

Commune with nature; go on jungle walks; enjoy short and exciting day treks across the many trails that criss-cross this land; go on tea, cocoa, spice and vanilla plantation visits; relax in invigorating environs.

Cochin (2 nights)

Drive from Waynad / Vythiri to Cochin (310km, 8hrs)

Cochin:

Queen of the Arabian Sea Cochin (Kochi), is a commercial town comprising mainland Ernakulam, Willingdon Island, Mattancherry, Fort Cochin, Vypeen and Bolghatty Island. Chinese fishing nets, a Jewish Synagogue, a Dutch Palace, Portuguese architecture and Bolghatty Palace enrich Kerala's heritage.

Activities:

Enjoy murals and antiquities at the Dutch Palace & Cemetery; appreciate the stunning views of the harbour at Fort Kochi; explore Matancherry, the Pardesi Synagogue, Jewish town, St. Francis Church with the grave of Vasco da Gama; stroll through the spice and antique markets and see the Chinese fishing nets. Enjoy a sunset cruise; visit the Hill Palace and Tripunithura ; enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performances or even a kaleidoscope of martial arts and traditional dance forms of Kerala.

Mararikulum (3 nights)

Drive from Cochin to Mararikulum (42km, 1hr)

Mararikulum:

It is situated 60 kms from Kochi city and 12 kms from the city of Alleppey. One can see beautiful swaying palm trees, coconut trees and the vast expanse of the sea in a tranquil environment. Life in this place hasn't changed much in the last few decades in Mararikulam. Pay a visit to the small village which is home to abundant soft sand beaches that promises one a fascinating holiday in the lap of the nature amidst vast expanse of land, water and swaying palm trees.

Activities:

Mararikulam Beach is another fascinating place that sports a serene environment. Play with the cool waters or just laze around and enjoy the cool breeze. Tourist attractions in Mararikulam also include experiencing the real thrill of these backwaters. Pick bright shells and conches and set out on fishing trips on your Mararikulam holiday. Pamper yourself with stimulating ayurveda massages and tropical fruits as you back on the soft warm Mararikulam sands. Kokkamangalam Apostle St. Thomas Pilgrim Centre and Mararikulam Shiva Temple are the other major attractions of this village.

Cochin Days 14

Drive from Mararikulum to Cochin (42km, 1hr)

Delhi:

Take the return flight back home. No Hotel is required