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PROPOSAL ID: DB-20250124

A two week holiday bringing the best of Kerala and tiger spotting in South India together for a heady mix of culture, wildlife and relaxation.

Created/Updated: January 24, 2025
Route:
Bangalore – Mysore – Nagarhole National Park (Kabini) – Wayanad – Thrissur – Cochin – Backwaters (Kumarakom) – Vagamon – Periyar National Park – Mariri Beach – Cochin
Themes:
Activity Levels
Moderate
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • Activities and excursions as specified in itineraries
  • Entrance fees/tickets for all monuments, safaris etc
  • All in-destination transfers & transport in A/C vehicles with safe and experienced driver
  • Accommodation & Meals as specified
  • English speaking experienced guides and naturalists
  • 24/7 support throughout your holiday

Your itinerary in detail

Day 1: Arrival in Bangalore

Fly in to Bangalore. Transfer to Mysore

Hotel: Mysore

Day 2: Mysore – Kabini

Mysore sightseeing including City Palace. Drive to Kabini

Hotel: Kabini

Day 3: Kabini, Nagarhole National Park

Morning and evening safaris in shared safari vehicles in Kabini, which is a part of the Nagarhole National Park to look for tigers, black panthers and leopards

Hotel: Kabini

Day 4: Kabini- Wayanad

Morning safari in shared safari vehicles in Kabini. After lunch, drive to Vythri in Wayanad

Hotel: Vythri

Day 5: Wayanad

Explore the local walks and enjoy the natural beauty of Wayanad, relax in calming surrounds.

Hotel: Vythri

Day 6: Vythri – Thrissur

After breakfast, drive to the cultural town of Thrissur (5 hrs). Visit the Vadakkumnathan Temple is a Shiva Hindu temple, a classical example of the Keralan architectural style with one monumental tower on each of the four sides. Mural paintings depicting various scenes from the Mahabharata can be seen inside the temple. It is notified as a National Monument by India.

Visit Thrissur District Heritage Museum

Hotel: Thrissur

Day 7: Thrissur

After breakfast, explore Thrissur with a guide. Visit Thrissur Basilica and go up the belfry, the tallest in India for sweeping views of the city and the hills around it. Visit the Chaldean Syrian Church and other old churches nearby to learn about Kerala’s multi-faith society.

Visit Thrissur District Heritage Museum with its collection of Keralan murals. Though many are reproductions of murals found all over the state, the advantage is that the colours are fresh, photography is allowed and you can have a much closer look than at any of the originals.

Drive to Cochin (2hrs)

Hotel: Fort Cochin

Day 8: Fort Cochin

Explore the historical sites of Fort Cochin on a guided tour today. Matancherry Palace, the synagogues of old Jew town, the Portuguese churches and the Chinese fishing nets and other sites.

In the evening, watch a performance of Kathakali, the famous dance form of Kerala.Hotel: Fort Cochin

Day 9: Sailing on Backwaters

Drive to Kumarakom to board your rice boat which will take you on an overnight cruise of the backwaters, watching tranquil green landscapes in comfort. Fresh meals will be served on board.

Hotel: Rice boat

Day 10: Vagamon

Drive to Vagamon – enjoy visits to spice plantations and tea estates, go for a nature walk.

Hotel: Vagamon

Day 11: Vagamon – Periyar National Park

Relaxed morning in Vagaamon. Drive to Periyar (2hrs). Enjoy evening boat safari in Periyar National Park. After dinner, go for a night walk in the jungle with a local naturalist to observe nature in a unique way.

Hotel: Periyar

Day 12: Periyar National Park, Periyar

Half day expedition in Periyar National Park with a naturalist, which includes walking in the park and bamboo rafting.

In the evening, watch an expert performance of Kalaripayattu, the Keralan martial arts which was the inspiration for Kung-Fu.

Hotel: Periyar

Day 13: Periyar – Marari Beach

After a relaxed morning, drive (4hrs) to Marari beach. Check into your resort and relax by the beach for the rest of the day.

Hotel: Marari

Day 14: Marari Beach

Enjoy a whole day at leisure by the beach, or in your resort.

Day 15: Departure

Depending on the time of your flight, you shall be transferred to Cochin International airport to board your return flight.

Please let us know how you feel about this itinerary, remember we'll be more than happy perfecting it to your satisfaction.

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

INCLUSIONS

  • 01 night at Hotel Southern Star, Mysore (Deluxe Room) with breakfast
  • 02 nights Kabini River Lodge, Nagarhole (Cottage Room) with all meals
  • 02 nights at Vythiri Resort, Wayanad (Deluxe Room) with breakfast & dinner
  • 01 night at Park Inn & Suites in Trissur (Deluxe Room) with breakfast
  • 02 nights at Abad Old Court House (Deluxe Room) with breakfast
  • 01 night at AC Deluxe House Boat, Kumarakom with all meals
  • 01 night at Vanilla County, Vagamon (Heritage Room) with all meals
  • 02 nights at Elephant Court (Patio Room) with all meals
  • 02 nights at Turtle on the beach (Standard Cottage) with breakfast
  • Air-conditioned Toyota Crysta for all transfer, guided tours and driving in between the destinations
  • All entrances to the monuments as per the itinerary
  • English speaking guide (local) for the guided tours in Mysore, Trissur & in Kochi
  • 03 jeep safaris (by shared jeeps) in Nagarhole National Park (Kabini) with park guide
  • Local walk in Wayanad with local person from the resort
  • Walks in Vagamon and visit to the spice and tea gardens
  • Kathakali Dance show in Kochi
  • 01 shared boat ride in Periyar
  • Night Patrolling (walking in Periyar Forest with Forest guide and Guard)
  • Morning walking and Bamboo Rafting in Periyar
  • All currently applicable taxes

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