Kerala & Karnataka
12 days
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Private Guided
Explore Royal Residence of Kingdom of Mysore and mystical temples around Mysore. Possibility of spotting elephants and tigers in the wild at Nagarhole National Park. Continue your journey in Kerala, as they call it, “God’s Own Country” known for its rustic beauty and incredible picturesque landscapes. Go hiking and cycling in Wayanad. Stroll along the pict...
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Overview
Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Visit Mysore Palace, Royal residence of Kingdom of Mysore.
- Possibility to spot elephants and tigers in the wild at Nagarhole National Park.
- Go hiking and cycling in Wayanad.
- Stroll along picturesque tea gardens of Coonoor.
- Toy train from Ooty to Coonoor.
- Train from Coimbatore to Cochin.
- Walking tour of Fort Cochin.
- Marvel at cantilevered Chinese fishing nets.
- Kathakali dance show, one of the oldest dance forms of India.
- Overnight on a traditional rice barge in the backwaters of Kerala.
What's this trip about?
Explore Royal Residence of Kingdom of Mysore and mystical temples around Mysore. Possibility of spotting elephants and tigers in the wild at Nagarhole National Park. Continue your journey in Kerala, as they call it, “God’s Own Country” known for its rustic beauty and incredible picturesque landscapes. Go hiking and cycling in Wayanad. Stroll along the picturesque tea gardens of Coonoor. You will discover the historically evocative city of Kochi (Cochin), glide through the tranquil backwaters on an elegant and traditional wooden houseboat. Savour the most enticing cuisines. End your tour with stay for couple of nights at a beach hotel to relax and enjoy relaxing Ayurveda massages.
Please note:
*This price is per person price based on minimum 2 persons travelling together and sharing 1 double / twin bedded room. If you wish to stay in 2 rooms on single occupancy, there will be an extra cost. In case, travelling as a family or more than 2 persons, let us know to send you a revised price offer.
* These prices are not valid during peak period 20 December to 10 January.
*If your travel dates are between May to 1st half of September, please let us know. We will be happy to offer you a discount.
Please feel free to let us know:
*In case you wish to use lower category hotels with good comfort to reduce the travel cost.
*If you wish to combine this tour with other parts of India or with one of our other tours featuring another region of India.
Please note:
*This price is per person price based on minimum 2 persons travelling together and sharing 1 double / twin bedded room. If you wish to stay in 2 rooms on single occupancy, there will be an extra cost. In case, travelling as a family or more than 2 persons, let us know to send you a revised price offer.
* These prices are not valid during peak period 20 December to 10 January.
*If your travel dates are between May to 1st half of September, please let us know. We will be happy to offer you a discount.
Please feel free to let us know:
*In case you wish to use lower category hotels with good comfort to reduce the travel cost.
*If you wish to combine this tour with other parts of India or with one of our other tours featuring another region of India.
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBengaluru (Bangalore)
End CityKochi (Cochin)
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Min Group Size
Trip includes
- 10 Nights’ accommodation on twin sharing basis at the hotels mentioned above or similar hotels.
- 1 Night accommodation on twin sharing basis in Houseboat.
- Meal Plan – Breakfast (Starting with Breakfast on Day 03 till Breakfast on Day 12).
- Stay in Nagarhole on Half Board (Breakfast + dinner on fixed menu basis).
- Stay on the Houseboat on full board basis (breakfast + lunch + dinner – all meals on fixed menu basis).
- Service of English Speaking Local guide as per program in Cochin and Mysore.
- 2 game drives (on shared basis) in Nagarhole National Park.
- 1 boat ride (on shared basis) to visit Nagarhole National Park.
- English speaking guide for trekking in Wayanad.
- Toy train from Ooty to Coonoor.
- Train from Coimbatore to Cochin.
- Transport services using Air conditioned Vehicle (For 02 Pax - Toyota Innova Car)
- Entrance fees (Single Entry) to visit all monuments mentioned in program.
- 2 Small (500 Ml) mineral water bottles per person during the tour in vehicle.
- Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes, and porterage at airports only (wherever applicable).
- Airport representative for assistance at airport on arrival and departure transfers only.
- All currently applicable taxes (5% GST, subject to change).
Itinerary
Day 01: Bangalore / Mysuru (Mysore)
• Mysore Palace
• Chamundi Hill
• Visit Devaraja market
• Chamundi Hill
• Visit Devaraja market
In the morning drive to the historic settlement of Mysuru (earlier known as Mysore), one of South India's most enchanting cities, known for its glittering royal heritage and magnificen...
Day 02: Mysore / Nagarhole National Park
• Afternoon game drive in Nagarhole National Park
This morning drive to Nagarhole National Park, one of Karnataka’s best wildlife gateways. It is spread in an area of 247 square-miles, the park was initially a hunting reserve for the royals of Wod...
Day 03: Nagarhole National Park
• Morning game drive in Nagarhole National Park
• Afternoon boat ride
• Afternoon boat ride
Early morning after morning coffee or tea, proceed for another game drive in National Park. Return to resort for breakfast. Late afternoon, explore the region again, this ti...
Day 04: Nagarhole National Park / Wayanad
Morning drive to Wayand
This morning drive to Wayand region, nestled in the hills of Western Ghats, blessed with rolling hills, deep verdant valleys and lush meadows. The name Wayanad derived from the word Vayalnadu means the “land of paddy fields”.
Apar...
Day 05: Wayanad
• Nature walk
• Bicycle ride
• Bicycle ride
Morning hike through the nature trails and later cycle around verdant hill slopes and lush tea plantations. Be energised by the fresh mountain air and captivating vistas.
Day 06: Wayanad / Ooty / Coonoor
• Toy train ride from Ooty to Coonoor
Morning drive through the lush, green tea hills to Ooty, a charming little hill station. From here you will board the toy train that will take you on a scenic journey through the Nilgiri Hills to Coonoor which is another hill station.
If time permits, walk around the tea plantations.
Day 07: Coonoor / Coimbatore / Kochi (Cochin).
• Train journey from Coimbatore to Cochin
Morning transfer to Coimbatore to board train to Kochi (13h05 / 16h55), earlier known as Cochin is also known as Gateway of Kerala, Queen of the Arabian Sea. You will be received at the station by our office representative who will be holding placard in your name. Transfer to hotel.
Day 08: Kochi
• Walking tour of Fort Cochin
• St Francis Church
• Chinese fishing nets
• Jewish synagogue
• Dutch Palace
• Walk in Jewish street
• Performance of Kathakali, the cultural dance drama
Proceed for half day city tour of Fort Cochin and M...
• St Francis Church
• Chinese fishing nets
• Jewish synagogue
• Dutch Palace
• Walk in Jewish street
• Performance of Kathakali, the cultural dance drama
Proceed for half day city tour of Fort Cochin and M...
Day 09: Cochin / Alleppey backwaters (Houseboat)
• Overnight on Houseboat
• Be a spectator of daily life around backwaters
• Lunch and dinner on board.
• Be a spectator of daily life around backwaters
• Lunch and dinner on board.
This morning travel to the Backwaters of Kerala. Board your traditional private rice barge. Lunch will be served on arrival. Spend your...
Day 10: Alleppey / Mararikulam
• Breakfast on board Houseboat.
Wake up on your houseboat and enjoy breakfast before disembarking. Your driver will meet you at disembarking point and will drive you to a charming and friendly fishing village lined with palm trees and a tranquil beach, a perfect place to end your India trip.
Day 11: In Mararikulam
• Day free to relax
Spend your day reading a book, taking a refreshing dip in the sea or sunbathe by the pool or just laze by the pool side. You may also opt for Ayurveda massage (on direct payment basis).
Day 12: Mararikulam / Cochin / Fly back
• Transfer to airport
Room is booked till 10h00 only. In time transfer to Cochin airport to connect flight back home or to your next destination.
Room is booked till 10h00 only. In time transfer to Cochin airport to connect flight back home or to your next destination.
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Price per day$275
Last Updated: 11/15/2024
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Stay in single occupancy. Please check with us about single supplement.
- Expenses of a personal nature like laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, etc.
- Any kind of tips during the tour.
- Lunch and Dinner during the tour (other than during stay in Nagarhole and Houseboat).
- Any insurance cover or airport taxes.
- Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Indian Visa
- Travel Insurance (we strongly recommend to buy travel insurance)
- International airfare / flight tickets
- Domestic (internal travel within India) flight tickets
- Any other services not mentioned above in cost includes section.
- Ayurveda message / treatment during the tour.
Accommodation
We will provide a mix of modern hotels and boutique hotels with character like The Malabar House in Cochin effortlessly combines the old and new. Houseboat will provide all necessary comfort on board while enjoying the cruise through the backwaters of Kerala. It is equipped with air-condition in the bed room from 9 pm to 6 am. Hotels like Evolve Back in Nagarhole and Marari Beach Resort populate its spirit of the region in subtle ways
Transportation & Flights
We will provide Air conditoned Toyota Innova for transport services.,
Guides
We will provide English-Speaking local guides for sightseeing as per the program
Cancellation policy
Full cancellation charge if cancelled within 30 days of arrival in India. If cancelled before 30 days of arrival in India, there may be cancellation charge from certain hotels, airlines and other activities. Besides this, there may be admistration fee.
Travel Insurance
We would strongly recommend you carry travel insurance with you.
Visa requirements
Passport must be valid for six months beyond the date of visa application to obtain a visa. Tourist visa required : To travel to India, you need a Visa. Travelers must enter either on a paper visa or an e-tourist visa. e-visa.
To know the list of countries eligible for e-visa and to apply e-visa (e-tourist visa) and visa fee, please refer to official website - https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
To know the list of countries eligible for e-visa and to apply e-visa (e-tourist visa) and visa fee, please refer to official website - https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Meals Included
- Meal Plan – Breakfast (Starting with Breakfast on Day 03 till Breakfast on Day 12).
- Stay in Nagarhole on Half Board (Breakfast + dinner on fixed menu basis).
- Stay on Houseboat on full board basis (breakfast + lunch + dinner – all meals on fixed menu basis).
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
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