Overview

Kodagu, also known as Coorg, is a rural district in the southwest Indian state of Karnataka. In the area’s north, Madikeri Fort has 2 life-size elephant statues at its entrance, plus a Gothic-style church with a museum on its grounds. Nearby, the Hindu Omkareshwara Temple dates back to the 19th century. Farther north are the domed Raja’s Tomb, a burial place of Kodava kings, and cascading Abbi Falls.

Wayanad is a rural district in Kerala state, southwest India. In the east, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a lush, forested region with areas of high altitude, home to animals including Asiatic elephants, tigers, leopards and egrets. In the Ambukuthi Hills to the south, Edakkal Caves contain ancient petroglyphs, some dating back to the Neolithic age.

Mysore (or Mysuru), a city in India's southwestern Karnataka state, was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1399 to 1947. In its center is opulent Mysore Palace, seat of the former ruling Wodeyar dynasty. The palace blends Hindu, Islamic, Gothic and Rajput styles. Mysore is also home to the centuries-old Devaraja Market, filled with spices, silk and sandalwood.

Itinerary

Day 1

BANGALORE - COORG (260 KMS)

Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement

Sightseeing

Transfers

Stay

On arriving at Bangalore Airport our representative will welcome you and will transfer you to Coorg . En-route visit Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement (Golden Temple), the largest Tibetan settlement in India located near Kushalanagar in Kodagu District. The settlement set up in 1960 and holds several monasteries and temples of all major Vajrayana (Indo-Tibetan Buddhist) lineages. On arrival at Coorg, check-in at a hotel. Rest of the day is free for your own activity. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2

COORG SIGHTSEEING

Dubare Elephant Camp Talacauvery Bhagandeshwara

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

After breakfast full day city tour of Coorg, visit Dubare Elephant Camp, a forest camp on the banks of the River Kaveri where bathing and feeding of the elephants are done. Dubare elephant camp in Coorg is the perfect destination to enjoy wildlife safari and bird watching. In afternoon visit to Talacauvery, which is situated in the picturesque location of Brahmagiri hills. It is the origin of River Kaveri and a beautiful Talacauvery Temple built around it. Later, climb Brahmagiri peak and then pay a visit to Bhagamandala. Bhagamandala is famous for the confluence of the three sacred rivers, Kaveri, Sujyothi and Kanike. You can also visit to the temple dedicated to Bhagandeshwara (Lord Shiva) and get the blessings. Return to the hotel by evening for overnight stay.

Day 3

COORG - WAYANAD (107 KMS)

Leisure

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After breakfast drive to Wayanad. On arrival, check into the hotel. Evening free for your own activity. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4

WAYANAD SIGHTSEEING

Pookode Natural Lake Soochipara Waterfalls Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

After breakfast proceed to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Later visit the Pookode Natural Lake, Soochipara Waterfalls, Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary and Edakkal Caves (a prehistoric shelter made of natural rock formation). Throughout this journey you can enjoy different types of spice plantations like cardamom, vanilla, pepper, cinnamon, clove etc. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5

WAYANAD - MYSORE (105 KMS)

Chamundi Hill Somnathpur

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After breakfast drive to Mysore. On arrival, check-in at a hotel. Later proceed for city tour of Mysore and visit the ancient princely city that is famous for its silks, sandalwood and various palaces. The city has the largest palace in India, built in Indo-Persian style in 1900. Visit an art gallery and the Chamundeshwari Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali on Chamundi Hill, from where you can have a panoramic view of the city. We will also visit Somnathpur, which is famous for the temple of Keshava. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6

MYSORE - BANGALORE (160 KMS)

Departure

Breakfast

Transfers

After breakfast drive to Bangalore. On arrival, we transfer you to airport / railway station for onward destination.