A nature lover's delight and a joy for birdwatchers, this tour visits some fine natural habitats along the fabled coast of Malabar, including Mudumalai and Nagarhole, home to wild tuskers as well as the elusive tiger. The magnificent temples of Mamallapuram and the tea and coffee laden hills of Nilgiris and Wayanad form part of the journey which ends at a relaxing beach resort in the remote parts of north Kerala. A trip on the "toy train" to Coonoor adds to the rich experience. The accommodation used here is in the higher range.
Day 01 - Flight
Fly to Chennai
Day 2 - Chennai-Mamallapuram
Arrive Chennai in the morning; transfer to the Fisherman's Cove in Mamallapuram; at leisure.
Day 3 - Train to Mettupalayam
Visit the 8th century Shore Temple and rock carvings of the great Pallava kings; transfer to Chennai Central to board the Nilgiris Express, travel overnight in an air-conditioned sleeper carriage.
Days 4 & 5 - Coonoor
Early arrival in Mettupalayam, change to the "toy train" for Coonoor, transfer to Wallwood Garden or a private cottage for two nights; at leisure - you can visit the Sims Park or hike on the mountain trails. The famous township of Ooty is a half-hour drive away. You will have a car at disposal.
Days 6 & 7 - Mudumalai
Drive to Mudumalai and check in at the Jungle Retreat. Mudumalai, a dense deciduous thorn forest, is home to the elephant, gaur, sloth bear, tiger, flying squirrel and leopard; enjoy jeep safaris and nature walks.
Days 8 & 9 - Wayanad
Drive to Narikund in the hill country of Wyanad; stay at Amaryilis, an elegant home stay with magnificent views of the hills; explore the bird life, see the local tribal village, visit Edakkal Caves or take a day hike to the neighbouring Chembra Peak.
Days 10 & 11 - Nagarhole
Drive on to Nagarhole for 2 nights at the well run Kabini River Lodge (or Evolve Back). Enjoy jungle activities for two days including game drives and coracle rides. Nagarhole is good for sighting elephants in the wild, as well as gaur, deer and wild boar. It also shelters dhole or wild dog, sloth bear, leopard and tiger.
Days 12, 13 & 14 - Nileshwar
Drive to Nileshwar for some relaxation at the elegantly designed Nileshwar Hermitage; at leisure in the beach resort, with a very fine spa.
Day 15 - Chennai/Mumbai
At leisure in the morning; transfer to Mangalore airport in the afternoon for a flight to Chennai or Mumbai where you stay at an airport hotel.
Day 16 - Return
Transfer to the airport for the return flight home.
Amaryliss Wayanad
Coonoor
Wayanad
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