KARNATAKA AND NORTH KERALA 8N/9D

3n Coorg/2n Wayanad/1n Vythiri/2n Calicut

Day 1 Coorg: After pick up from Mangalore railway station/airport drive to Coorg (155 km – 3 ½ hours drive) on arrival check into the hotel, free to enjoy resort facilities. Kodagu also known as Coorg, is an administrative district in Karnataka, India. It occupies an area of 4,102 square kilometres (1,584 sq mi) in the Western Ghats of southwestern Karnataka. Coorg is known for its hospitability of people and beautiful scenery. This is one of the best destinations for nature lover in India. Tourists get fascinated by colourful scenery, wooded slopes, undulating landscape and quaint villages of Coorg. There are endless mountain ranges which attract thousands of tourists every year. Kodagu is well known in the world for coffee and its "brave warriors". Madikeri (English: Mercara) is the headquarters of Kodagu. The district is bordered by Dakshina Kannada district to the northwest, Hassan district to the north, Mysore district to the east, Kannur district of Kerala to the southwest, and the Wayanad district of Kerala to the south. Overnight stay is in Coorg.

Day 2 Coorg: After breakfast proceed for local sightseeing covering points like Abbey falls, Nagarahole wild life sanctuary, Honnamana Kere, Mallalli Falls etc. Overnightstay at Coorg.

Day 3 Coorg: After breakfast proceed for local sightseeing of Madikeri fort, Raja’s seat, Mandalpatti- View point etc. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Coorg - Wayanad: After breakfast depart to Wayanad (125 kms – 2 ½ hours drive) on arrival check in the hotel. Wayanad is one of the exquisite hill stations of Kerala. Wayanad shelters endangered species as it has an amazing range of flora and fauna. Home to fascinating legends, mysterious mountain caves, hidden treasures, aborigine tribes, treehouses, jungle trails and exotic wild life, this little known district of Kerala is the perfect setting for a hundred great adventures!.Dominated by the Western Ghats, one of the world's last surviving tracts of tropical biodiversity, Wayanad's terrain is characterised by extensive streches of wilderness. After lunch proceed to Meenmutty waterfalls, wayanad wildlife scantuary etc. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Wayanad: After breakfast visit Pakshipathalam, Banasura Sagar Dam etc. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Wayanad - Vythiri: After breakfast depart for Vythiri (25kms -30 min). Rest of the day free for leisure.

Day 7 Vythiri - Calicut: After breakfast depart for Calicut (80kms – 1 ½ hour drive). Basking in the idyllic setting of the serene Arabian Sea on the west and the proud peaks of the Wayanad hills on the east, this district with the serene beaches, lush green countryside, historic sites, all combine to make Kozhikode a popular tourist destination filled with a warm ambience to fascinate a visitor Kozhikode (Calicut), the most important region of Malabar in yesteryears, was the capital of the powerful Zamorins and also a prominent trade and commerce center.

Kozhikode District found a place in the World History with the discovery of Sea Route to India in 1498 by the Portuguese Navigator Vasco Da Gama. Vasco Da Gama landed at the Kappad sea shore with three vessels and 170 men. A monument is constucted here to commemorate the historical landing. After lunch visit Kappad Beach. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 Calicut: After breakfast visit Kadalundi bird scantuary, Beypore, Khozikode beach etc. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 Calicut: After breakfast proceed to

BON VOYAGE !!!