The Silk & Spice Trail India Tour Package

Meeting and assistance on arrival at the Bangalore airport and transfer to hotel.

Morning city sightseeing of Bangalore with your private guide and chauffeur driven car Visiting Vidhan Sauda, Lal Baghand the museum.

After noon drive 3 hrs to Mysore, the ancient capital of the kingdom of Mysore, ruled by the Wodeyar Rulers and later by Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan. Mysore, also known as the city of palaces is a popular tourist destination which attracts visitors from across the globe. It is also famous for arts and handicrafts along with the sandalwood and silk sarees. Dussehra, a Hindu festival is celebrated with great zeal over a period of 10 days here.

After breakfast excursion to Ranganathethu Bird Sanctuary. A boat tour will be organised of the bird sanctuary.

Afternoon city sightseeing of Mysore Visit The Maharaja Palace, Chamundi Hills, St Philemona Church and the other palaces.

Evening free time to explore the markets full of arts and handicrafts and mingle with the lovely and friendly people from the city.

After breakfast today you will drive 3 hrs to the Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary.

Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary is also known as "Rajiv Gandhi National Park" was the hunting ground of the former rulers of Mysore. Today the national park, spread across an area of 643 sq kms is protecting the wildlife in the state of Karnataka. The park, which is part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, has a healthy abundance wildlife which consists of tigers, leopards, wild dogs, sloth bear, bison and different species of deer and large population of elephants. It is considered the best national park viewing wild elephants in India.

On arrival check into your lodge. Afternoon game viewing in the national park with your naturalist by jeep. Evening enjoy the views of the Kabini river from your room.

Early in the morning after a hot cup of tea proceed for game viewing by boat.

If you are lucky enough, you can view marsh crocodile sun bathing on the banks of the river.

Afternoon jungle excursion by jeep with your naturalist.

Morning game viewing in the national park by jeep with your naturalist.

Later after breakfast drive 3 hrs to Wayanad. On arrival check into your Resort.

Wayanad is a green paradise, located in the Western Ghats. The land, clean, pristine and enchanting is filled with the history, arts and culture. Wayanad is full of plantations, forests and wildlife. It also forms the vast land mass for the movement of wildlife. It is strategically located, as most of the tourist centres of the region are located around it.

Evening free for independent activities or nature walk in the surrounding areas.

After breakfast visit to Edakkal caves will be organised.

Edakkal, they are considered to be of great importance in the history of the region. It is believed that the caves were formed by the arrows shot by the sons of Rama, legendary hero of the epic, Ramayana.

Afternoon visit coffee and rubber plantations.

After breakfast explore city on your own or one can relax at hotel.

Afternoon drive 2 hrs to Kozhikode.

Kozhikode, the most important region of Malabar in yester years, was the capital of the powerful Zamorins and also a prominent trade and commerce centre. It was here at Kappad that Vasco Da Gama landed in his search for the spices of the Orient. Today the serene beaches, lush green countryside, historic sites, all combine to make this a popular tourist destination filled with a warm ambiance.

After breakfast drive to Kumarakom, in the backwaters of beautiful Kerala.

Spend the evening at leisure or enjoy a soul soothing Ayurvedic massage at the resort.

Kumarakom is a cluster of Islands on the Vembanad Lake in backwaters of Kerala. Famous novel "The God of small things" written Arundhati Roy is set in the Aymanam village, adjoining Kumarakom.

Day free to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the backwater resort.

(Optional: One can choose to visit the bird sanctuary

After breakfast at the resort, check out and board your Kettuvallum house boat that will cruise whole day through the lakes and lagoons, canals and the rivers.

Meals will be served on board in the houseboat under the open sky. Houseboat will have air conditioned accommodation and experienced crew to look after you.

After breakfast check out of the houseboat and drive 1 hr to Cochin.

On arrival check into your hotel.

Cochin or Kochi is a major tourist centre today and attracts people from across the globe. The Chinese fishing nets swaying in the breeze, the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Portuguese architecture, Bolgatty Palace in Kochi, rich the heritage of Kerala.

Spend the evening at leisure.

After breakfast proceed for city sightseeing of Cochin. Visit the Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, Dutch Palace and the Portuguese.

The local English speaking guide along with your private car will be with you throughout the day.

Evening visit a nearby theatre to see a show of Kathakali, the traditional dance form of Kerala.

Transfer to airport for flight to onward destination.