Exclusive Karnataka & Kerala Escape

After breakfast, drive to Mysore, the former seat of the Wadiyar dynasty. On arrival, visit the impressive Mysore Palace, known for its ornate interiors, ceremonial halls and illuminated façade. Continue through the city’s colourful Devaraja Market, where flower sellers, spice traders and local produce create a lively atmosphere. If time permits, visit St. Philomena’s Church or enjoy a relaxed walk around the heritage centre. Settle into your Mysore hotel for an evening at leisure.

Leave Mysore behind and travel towards Coorg, a lush hill region celebrated for coffee, pepper and forested valleys. En route, your guide can arrange a stop at the Namdroling Monastery near Bylakuppe, an important Tibetan Buddhist centre with richly decorated prayer halls. Continue into the hills and visit Madikeri Fort or Raja’s Seat, where the landscape opens across misty valleys. The drive is scenic and winding, so the day is planned with comfortable breaks and time to enjoy the surroundings.

Spend the day discovering Coorg at a relaxed pace. Visit a coffee estate to learn how Arabica and Robusta are cultivated, harvested and processed, with the experience adapted to seasonal activity and estate access. Continue to Abbey Falls or another suitable viewpoint, depending on local conditions, then explore the quiet roads and villages around Madikeri. The afternoon is open for a leisurely estate lunch, a nature walk or time at your hotel. Coorg’s cool climate makes this a welcome pause between city visits.

Today’s private drive takes you from Coorg into Kerala’s Wayanad district, passing through changing scenery of plantations, wooded slopes and rural settlements. After checking in, begin exploring the area around your stay with a visit to a viewpoint, spice-growing region or local village, depending on your interests and road conditions. Wayanad is known for its gentle pace and rich biodiversity, so the afternoon can be kept unhurried. Enjoy the evening surrounded by the hills and forests of northern Kerala.

Explore Wayanad’s distinctive heritage and natural scenery today. Visit the Edakkal Caves, where prehistoric carvings are reached by a walk and climb, subject to access and weather conditions. Continue to nearby viewpoints or the Banasura Sagar area for broad views of reservoirs and green highlands. Your guide can adjust the sightseeing according to fitness levels, seasonal access and interests, with gentler alternatives available. Return to your hotel for a quiet evening in the cool Wayanad countryside.

Travel south to Kochi, Kerala’s atmospheric port city, with breaks arranged along the route. After arrival and check-in, explore the historic Fort Kochi quarter, including St. Francis Church, the waterfront Chinese fishing nets and the lanes of the former European trading settlement. Continue to Mattancherry to see the spice-market district and heritage streets, with visits to museums or religious landmarks planned around opening days. The evening is ideal for a sunset stroll, a cultural performance or a relaxed seafood dinner.

Enjoy a final morning in Kochi with time for a relaxed breakfast and any remaining sightseeing. Depending on your departure schedule, revisit Fort Kochi’s galleries and cafés, browse local crafts or explore the Mattancherry area at a comfortable pace. Your private chauffeur will then transfer you to Kochi airport or railway station for your onward journey. If you are extending your stay in Kerala, the itinerary can conclude with a private transfer to a beach resort, backwater retreat or another regional destination.