Spices and Sandalwood Tour, Spices Tour in Kerala, Spices and Sandalwood Tours in South India

Destination Covered :
Bangalore – Mysore – Nagarhole – Coonoor – Cochin - Munnar – Periyar – Madurai – Chennai - London

Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 01: BANGALORE
Our agent, on your arrival at Bangalore Airport would greet you quite graciously. Subsequently you shall be transferred to a comfortable hotel. Otherwise called the Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka state, famous for its thriving Information Technology Industry; its blissful development in the field of technology has been balanced with the innumerable gardens, forts and palaces etc. After witnessing the city's grandeur you shall have to stay at the hotel for the entire night.

DAY 02: BANGALORE - MYSORE We will be visiting Mysore today; the three hour drive is accompanied with a visit to Srirangapatna Tipu's capital. Following this is the enrollment at hotel Lalitha Mahal Palace (New Wing). A delightful blend of Indo-Saracenic style is observed at Maharaja's Palace, the ever-busy and richly hued vegetable and flower markets; Nandi Temple at Chamundi Hill etc concludes your tour.

DAY 03: MYSORE - NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK The Nagarhole National Park lying 90 kilometers to the southern summit of Mysore, with a reserve of leopard, tiger, elephant and over 250 species of birds. Afterwards your stay at Kabini River Lodge or Water Woods would be a rejuvenating experience. After two nights stay at any of these lodges located just beside the Kabini River, you shall have to get ready for the next trip.

(There is an alternative for Wildlife tour; this is a visit to Cauvery Fishing Camp, located 100 kilometers Bangalore and just 85 kilometers from Mysore; for the anglers this is a life time experience. Reputed for Mahseer Fishing, which is best done between November to June, a contest is held here every year. Mahseer is considered as the best game fish in the world .

DAY 04: NAGARHOLE PARK
Actually conceptualized in 1983, the Nagarhole National Park mainly consists of moist grassland; sprawled across 645 square kilometers it provides ample opportunity for wildlife viewing.

DAY 05: NAGARHOLE - COONOOR We shall be driving down to Coonoor; on your way you can admire the exquisite hill station of Ooty, a landform sketched with wonderful precision and utmost concern. Offering a serene relief from the din of city life, Coonoor is just 13 kilometers from Ooty Hill Station. You can also see the Dolphin's Nose while exploring the Blue Mountains; tea gardens that carpets the base of the hill and offers a placid sight. Here a night's stay would rejuvenate you.

DAY 06: COONOOR TO COCHIN This day is followed by a drive to Malabar Coast and then to Cochin. The fascinating sight of the Portuguese, Dutch and British influence still reminds us of the bygone days. You can also stay at Kolongode Palace that lies at the foothills of Western Ghats; it is the central point of Palaghat Pass. Ideal for revitalizing the mind, purifying the soul and revamping the body, Ayurvedic Massage treatments available here amidst a salubrious environ is the bliss of Mother Nature.