Overview
This 7-day Karnataka & Kerala Hill Tour offers a refreshing journey through South India’s most charming hill stations — Coorg, Wayanad, and Ooty. Starting from the coastal city of Mangalore, the trip takes you through mist-covered coffee plantations, dense forests, wildlife sanctuaries, and scenic tea gardens.
Enjoy peaceful lakes, cascading waterfalls, and unique cultural experiences as you explore the best of both Karnataka and Kerala, ending your journey amidst the Nilgiri hills in Ooty.
Itinerary
Arrive at Mangalore Airport/Railway Station in the morning or afternoon.
• Meet our representative and proceed to Coorg (approx. 4.5 hrs drive), one of South India’s most scenic hill stations known for coffee plantations and lush landscapes.
• Check in to your hotel upon arrival and relax after the journey.
• Evening at leisure – explore Madikeri town or visit local markets for handmade chocolates and spices.
• Overnight stay in Coorg.
Highlight of the Day: Scenic drive from the coast to the misty hills of Coorg.
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Coorg covering:
- Omkareshwara Temple
- Abbey Falls
- Madikeri Fort
- Dubare Elephant Camp
- Golden Temple (Namdroling Monastery)
- Honnamana Kere Lake
• Return to your hotel in the evening.
• Overnight stay in Coorg.
Highlight of the Day: Elephant encounters at Dubare & Tibetan monastery visit.
• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out.
• Drive to Wayanad (approx. 4.5 hrs), a beautiful district in Kerala known for its forests, waterfalls, and spice plantations.
• On arrival, check in to your hotel/resort and relax.
• Evening free for a nature walk or exploring the serene surroundings.
• Overnight stay in Wayanad.
Highlight of the Day: Scenic mountain drive into Kerala’s green paradise.
• After breakfast, proceed for a full-day exploration of Wayanad’s natural and historical treasures:
- Edakkal Caves
- Soochipara Waterfalls
- Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
• Return to the hotel by evening.
• Overnight stay in Wayanad.
Highlight of the Day: Explore Wayanad’s wild beauty and ancient history.
• After breakfast, check out and proceed to Ooty (approx. 4 hrs).
• En route, stop at Wenlock Downs (9th Mile Shooting Point) – a stunning meadow famous for its scenic film backdrops.
• On arrival, check in to your Ooty hotel and relax.
• Evening free to stroll through Ooty Market or enjoy coffee at a local café.
• Overnight stay in Ooty.
Highlight of the Day: Journey through rolling tea gardens into the “Queen of Hill Stations.”
• After breakfast, embark on a full-day tour of Ooty’s top attractions:
- Doddabetta Peak
- Pykara Lake & Waterfalls
- Ooty Rose Garden
- Kamraj Sagar Dam
• Return to the hotel in the evening.
• Overnight stay in Ooty.
Highlight of the Day: Doddabetta Peak views & Ooty’s iconic gardens and lakes.
• After breakfast, check out and drive to Coimbatore (approx. 3.5 hrs).
• En route, visit Thandu Mariamman Temple, known for its spiritual and cultural significance.
• Drop at Coimbatore Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey with pleasant memories of your South Indian hill adventure.
Highlight of the Day: Farewell to the Nilgiris with blessings and memories.
Inclusions
- Accommodation as per itinerary, inclusive of all taxes.
- Meal Plan: CP (Breakfast Only).
- Vehicle as per itinerary (Dzire / Innova / Tempo Traveller).
- All required Inner Line Permits.
- Toll taxes, parking fees, and fuel charges.
- Driver allowances.
- Sightseeing as per itinerary.
Exclusions
- 5% GST.
- Train or airfare.
- Personal expenses (entry charges, telephone, fax, internet, laundry, etc.).
- Any extra meals not mentioned in inclusions.
- Any additional excursions or sightseeing beyond the itinerary.
- Boating and other adventure activities.
- Entry fees for museums, parks, safaris, or other attractions.
- Room heater charges.
- Travel or medical insurance.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Expenses due to factors beyond control such as rail/flight delays, roadblocks, or vehicle malfunctions.
- The company will not be responsible for delays or expenses caused by natural hazards, weather conditions, sickness, landslides, or political closures (strike, hartal, bandh) and other unforeseen incidents.
