Malabar Circuit – Kerala

<p>Coorg: Kodagu is an administrative district in Karnataka, India. Before 1956 it was an administratively separate Coorg State, at which point it was merged into an enlarged Mysore State. Coorg is known for its coffee and its people. On arrival at Bangalore, meet assistance at the airport/railway station .Proceed your drive to Coorg. On arrival at Coorg check into the hotel. Freshen up, having lunch & Evening free for personal activities and day for leisure. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel. </p>

<p>After having your breakfast & Lunch you can go for *Omkareshwara Temple --The Omkareshwara Temple is an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated in the town of Madikeri in Coorg, Karnataka. The specialty of the temple is that its construction reflects a mix of Gothic and Islamic styles. It is a popular religious destination of Coorg.*Abbey Falls--The falls was earlier called Jessi falls named after a British officer's wife. However, the place was a thick jungle area back then. After return at hotel evening free for leisure activities. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.</p>

<p>Next day early morning you can go for further sightseeing Never Land Adventure Park (Additional Cost), Dubare Elephant Camp (Additional Cost) --Dubare is known for its elephant camp, a forest camp on the banks of the river Kaveri in the district of Kodagu, Karnataka. It is an important base for the Karnataka Forest Department's elephants. Back to the hotel, Enjoy your lunch & Evening free for leisure activities. Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel. </p>

<p>Today after breakfast depart for Kabini and you can do coracle ride (At Additional Cost). Rest of the day at leisure and enjoy beautiful resort. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel. </p>

<p>Next day early morning you can go for Nagarhole National Park (Safari Additional Cost) --The Park has rich forest cover, small streams, hills, valleys and waterfalls and also has a healthy predator-prey ratio, with many tigers, Indian bison and elephants. This park was declared the thirty seventh Project Tiger tiger reserve in 1999. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. After that you can go for Kabini River and Kabini Dam. Back to the hotel and enjoy Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.</p>

<p>After Breakfast we will proceed to explore the following places. Kuruva Island ---The Kuruva Island, 950 acres of ever green forest on the tributaries of east flowing river Kabani, is an ideal picnic spot, far away from the disturbances of city life. The island is uninhabited. Rare species of birds, orchids and herbs are the sovereigns of this supernal kingdom. It is 17 Kms east of Mananthavady and 40 kms. North West of Sulthan Bathery. Lakkidi -- One of the highest locations in Wayanad, Lakkidi also commands picturesque scenery. Evening back to hotel. Dinner & Overnight Stay at Wayanad.</p>

<p>After breakfast we will proceed to Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary --- Muthanga, Which is 16 kms east of Sulthan Bathery, is located very near to the Karnataka border. Wild forests covering an area of 345 sq.kms form the Muthanga wild life sanctuary; the biggest abode of wild animals in Malabar. Elephant, spotted deer, bison, tiger, cheeta, wild bear, etc. are found in this sanctuary. The forest Department has facilities for providing elephant rides to tourists, here. Pookot Lake --- It is a natural fresh water lake, brimmed with ever green mountains. Banasura sagar Dam -- This is the largest earth dam in India. The topography here is such that many islands will be formed in the upstream of the dam when the dam is full. These islands with the background of the Banasura hill will provide a hypnotizing sight to tourists. Evening back to Hotel. Enjoy Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel. </p>

<p>After having Breakfast, proceed for Check out. It's the time to bid farewell. Transfer to Bangalore Airport/Railway station for your return flight/Train with the wonderful memories of Coorg, Kabini. Wayanad.</p>