An action-packed adventure for families looking to travel beyond the classic sights of Kerala. Explore the city palace in Mysore, hike in the misty hills and coffee plantations of Coorg and track wildlife in Nagarhole National Park. Then travel by rail to Fort Kochi, explore the backwaters on a houseboat and chill out together as a family at Marai Beach Resort.
Your adventure begins in Bangalore with a stay at the Taj Hotel. Depending on your arrival time explore the city before moving on to Mysore. Mysore is best known for its elaborate city palace which you will visit with your guide. If your stay in Mysore coincides with a Sunday, the palace is illuminated by thousands of lights. Move on to Madikeri in the region known as Coorg. Famed for its misty green hills, spicily aromatic coffee, and Tibetan Buddhist settlement, deep dive into it all with your guide.
Nagarhole National Park is next. Home to a growing tiger population, as well as leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, hyenas, elephants, and all manner of other creatures, this is a wildlife enthusiast’s dream come true. Explore the park on jeep safaris with an expert naturalist. South India has some exceptional homestays and Tranquil, which is the next stop, is one of the very best. Relax, hike, cycle, read, learn to cook local dishes...you can decide here. Try too some of the very best home-cooked South Indian cuisine to be found.
Travel by train next to historic Fort Kochi. An important player in the worldwide spice trade, here you will find Dutch, Portuguese and British architecture, as well as a Jewish Synagogue. Explore on foot with a guide and then wander on your own and enjoy getting lost in the colourful backstreets. No visit to Kerala is complete without including the backwaters and that is your next stop. Discover the backwaters on a day cruise onboard your own private rice barge. Your journey ends at Marari Beach Resort, tucked under the palm trees on a wide swathe of golden sand. Swim, play, relax and reflect on your amazing adventure.
Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru
1 night - Taj Bangalore, Kerela and Karnataka, India
2 nights - Royal Orchid Metropole, Kerela and Karnataka, India
2 nights - Taj Madikeri Resort and Spa, Kerela and Karnataka, India
2 nights - Evolve Back Kuruba Safari Lodge, Kerela and Karnataka, India
2 nights - Tranquil Resort, Kerela and Karnataka, India
2 nights - Old Harbour, Kerela and Karnataka, India
3 nights - Coconut Lagoon, Kerela and Karnataka, India
3 nights - Marari Beach Resort, Kerela and Karnataka, India
Ends - Transfer to Cochin International Airport for your international flight home
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17 Nights
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Sloth Bear
Asian Elephant
Sambar Deer
Brown Fish Owl
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Marsh Crocodile
Spotted Deer
Striped Hyena
Tiger
Wild Pig (Indian Boar)
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17 Nights
City
Beach
Safari
Scenic
Includes flights from JFK
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Cultural Experience
Food Experiences
City Sights
Wellness/Spa
Photography
Train Journeys
Markets
Temples
Forts and Palaces
