DAY
01 : CALICUT
Arrival
at Calicut. You will be greeted and assisted at the
Airport by GITC representative and transferred to the
hotel for 01 night.
Once
the capital of the powerful Zamorins and a prominent
trade and commercial centre, Calicut (Kozhikode) was
the most important region of Malabar in the days gone
by. Enjoy the white sandy beach of the historic Kappad
beach where Vasco da Gama, the first European to India
landed in the 15th century. Later visit Beypore, one
of the prominent ports and fishing harbour of ancient
Kerala, located on the banks of Chaliyar river which
is famous for the construction of the Ura (the Arabian
trading vessel), which boasts a tradition of almost
1500 years.
DAY
02 : CALICUT - VYTHIRI
[65 kms/ 2 ½ hrs]
Breakfast.
Check out and proceed to Vythiri.
Located
in Wayanad district, this destination is a picturesque
and unexploited place located in the northern high ranges
of Kerala and is known for its history and legend. Rising
2600 ft. above the sea level, Vythiri had been a retreat
for English planters during colonial times.
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Check
in at resort for 02 nights. The resort is constructed
in a private forestland, specially designed to fit
the natural landscape in perfect harmony with the
surrounding flora and fauna. Rest of the day at leisure.
DAY
03 : VYTHIRI
Breakfast.
Day trip to Edakkal Caves.
Edakkal Caves are situated on Ambukuthi Hills about
45 kms from Vythiri. It has been formed due to a large
split in a huge rock and the resulting landscape represents
the world’s richest pictographic gallery of
its kind. On the rock walls you can spot some interesting
carvings, which represent human and animal figures
and these carvings speak of a highly civilized settlement
that spread here in the pre-historic ages. Afternoon,
visit Sentinel Rock Waterfalls - locally known as
Soochippara. This is a famous picnic spot as well
as a trekking centre.
DAY
04 : VYTHIRI - MASINAGUDI [101 kms/ 3 hrs]
Breakfast.
Check out and drive to Masinagudi. Halfway down the
Mysore-Ooty highway, the Deccan Plateau rises to meet
the wrinkled folds of the Western Ghat mountains. Here
lies one of India’s best-known wildlife reserves
- Mudumalai National Park. Check in at resort for 01
night. Afternoon free to explore the resort and surroundings.
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DAY
05 : MASINAGUDI - MYSORE [110 kms/ 3 hrs]
After
breakfast check out and drive to Mysore. Mysore was
the political capital of the Wodeyar dynasty, which
ruled the state of Karnataka for some 150 years till
the independence of the country from the British.
Mysore is a city of palaces, gardens, shady avenues
and sacred temples and retains some of the charm of
the old world with its many institutions that propagate
Carnatic Classical music and dance. Check in at hotel
for 02 nights. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mysore
covering Chamundi hill, which is topped by the huge
Chamundeswari temple. Also visit Maharaja’s
Palace, the magnificent three-storied structure which
was once the residence of the erstwhile rulers of
Mysore and Deva raja Market.
DAY
06 : MYSORE – SOMNATHPUR – MYSORE
After
breakfast visit Somnathpur, which has one of the most
famous Hoysala Temple. The temple is in excellent
condition with exteriors having episodes from the
epics. Rest of the day at leisure.
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DAY
07 : MYSORE - BANGALORE [140 kms/ 4 hrs]
Breakfast.
Check out and drive to Bangalore.
En
route visit Srirangapatnam; the capital of the warrior
King Hyder Ali & his son Tipu Sultan and Ranganathittu
bird sanctuary. Bangalore, often referred to as the
‘Garden City’ is known for its beautifully
laid out parks and gardens, wide tree lined avenues
and imposing buildings.
The
main attractions are Vidhana Soudha building –
which houses both the State Legislature and the Secretariat;
Cubbon Park and Museums, Lalbagh Botanical Gardens,
Tipu Sultan’s Palace and Bull temple. Check
in at hotel for 01 night. Rest of the day at leisure.
DAY
08 : BANGALORE
On
time transfer to Bangalore Airport to connect flight
for onward destination.
Tour
Concludes
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