Arrive at the Tech City of India - Bengaluru Bengaluru to Mysore – we cover approximately 150 Kms

After a comfortable flight, you arrive at the Dubai airport where you board a connecting flight to Bengaluru. Once you arrive at Bengaluru you will be driven to Mysore for a two-night stay at the Regaalis Hotel.

The afternoon looks rather promising – We take you for a two-hour heritage walk in the city, which starts at the bustling town hall, visits the colorful Devarajan market, and ends at the magnificent Jagan Mohan Palace. During the walk, you will uncover the secrets and stories of Mysore and why it holds such a special place in our hearts.

Experiencing Mystical Mysore

Mysore has a lot to offer. First stop the Chamundi Hills, site of the Chamundeswari Temple and Nandi Bull as well as the vast City Palace, which was rebuilt by Henry Irwin during 1897 in an indo-Saracenic style. The palace contains astonishing wall paintings, authentic stained glass work, and ornamented doors.

We will leave the city to visit the temple complex at Somnathpur and the exquisite Keshava Vishnu temple, one of the finest in India, along with Srirangapatnam where Tipu Sultan was killed in battle against an East India Company army including Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington.

Experiencing Mystical Mysore

Mysore has a lot to offer. First stop the Chamundi Hills, site of the Chamundeswari Temple and Nandi Bull as well as the vast City Palace, which was rebuilt by Henry Irwin during 1897 in an indo-Saracenic style. The palace contains astonishing wall paintings, authentic stained glass work, and ornamented doors.

We will leave the city to visit the temple complex at Somnathpur and the exquisite Keshava Vishnu temple, one of the finest in India, along with Srirangapatnam where Tipu Sultan was killed in battle against an East India Company army including Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington.

Mysore to Nagarhole We cover approximately 90 Kms

With memories to last a lifetime, we bid adieus to Mysore and drive to Nagarhole National Park. Southern India’s finest reserve, Nagarhole is home to the tiger, bison, elephant, panther, and sloth bear and has over 250 diverse species of birds.

We have an idyllic waterside location on the edge of the reserve where we stay for two nights called The Bison. Excellent tents, waterside swimming pool, and the breathtaking views – perhaps enough to soak your self in the lap of luxury.

Nagarhole

After dipping in luxury, its time to put the adventure hats on.  We explore Nagarhole with an early morning and an evening game safari in the company of an expert naturalist. Established in 1955, Nagarhole is a beautiful reserve and predominately consists of lush deciduous forests covering a large area to the north of the Kabini River.

Nagarhole to Sultans Battery We cover approximately 80 Kms

After a scrumptious breakfast, we leave Nagarhole and drive to Sultan’s Battery, a small town at the Western Ghats, and at the center of a region, which produces some of India’s premium coffee, cardamom and vanilla. Did we just smell heaven – perhaps we just did.

Stay for two nights at the charming Tranquil, a secluded 70-year-old plantation bungalow on the Kuppamudi Coffee Estate. Charmingly restored, Tranquil is one of Kerala’s exquisite hideaways.

Sultans Battery

Today we enjoy the local essence of Tranquil and the surrounding area. Did we say you can swim in the beautiful pool or laze in a hammock with a book? If feeling superbly energetic, Tranquil has over 400 acres of estate to explore with numerous walking trails through the grounds including a challenging hill trek to Look Out Rock.

Sultans Battery to Ooty We cover approximately 135 Kms

This morning leave Sultan’s Battery and continue to the hill station of Ooty. The capital of the Nilgiri ‘Blue Mountain’ district, Ooty boasts a temperate climate that once enticed the British to escape the summer heat of plains. Here they whiled away their time with endless socializing, bridge parties, and Tiffin, which gave the town the catchy nickname of ‘Snooty Ooty’. Stay two nights at the historic Savoy Hotel, which first opened as a hotel in 1841 and has hosted many famous and royal visitors.

Ooty

Today you are at your leisure to enjoy the town and visit the well-maintained botanical gardens, which have over 1,000 varieties of plants, shrubs, and trees. You may also wish to take a ride on the famous Nilgiri Mountain Railway that winds its way down through spectacular scenery and breathtaking views to the nearby town of Coonoor.

Ooty to Kochi We cover approximately 300 Kms

After breakfast we drive to Kochi and a for a two-night stay at the Malabar House or upgrade to the Old Harbour Hotel or Brunton Boatyard Hotel.

Founded by Vasco-da-Gama in 1502, Kochi quickly developed into a principal port and the center of the spice trade on the Malabar Coast.

A picturesque town of dilapidated buildings, vibrant bougainvillea and a languid palm-fringed harbor, Portuguese, Dutch and British settlers have all influenced this charming city.

Kochi

The smell of the seawater and fish hung over nets and locals on the beach – today we explore the Fort Kochi. Starting on foot, begin the day at the church of St Francis, the oldest European church in India, then walk to the town’s waterfront – site of the iconic Chinese fishing nets and the many fish stalls.

Later visit Mattancherry Palace, which was built by the Portuguese in 1557 as a gift to the Raja of Kochi, and the town’s fine synagogue. The area here is also known for its many antique and souvenir shops. End the day with a mesmeric sunset cruise around the bustling harbor.

Kochi to Alleppey We cover approximately 75 Kms

A drive to remember along the coast to Alleppey and the Kerala backwaters where we welcome you to join a private houseboat for a two-night cruise. Authentic and comfortable, all meals are cooked on board and the boat is staffed with a captain, a deckhand and a cook. Spend the remainder of the day cruising the picturesque and peaceful backwaters.

Kerala Backwaters

Explore the backwaters that entail a network of lakes, coconut shaded canals, and estuaries – tiled and thatched cottages bright with hibiscus dot the embankments and the cantilevered Chinese fishing nets hung over the water’s edge. Witness local life with children swimming and playing in the water, women attending to their daily chores and men fishing from their canoes.

Alleppey to Mararikulam We cover approximately - 15kms

After breakfast we leave the houseboat and travel a short distance to Mararikulam and the Marari Beach Resort for a three-night stay. Set in the twenty-five acres of coconut groves with grounds leading down to the beach, the Marari Beach Resort is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the beautiful Kerala coast.

Mararikulam

Explore the Marari Beach Resort and connect with yourself

Mararikulam

Explore the Marari Beach Resort and connect with yourself

Backwaters to Kochi We cover approximately 65 kms

Kochi to UK

Transfer back to Kochi Airport for an onward Emirates flight to Dubai. On your arrival board the Emirates flight to the UK.