Malabar Cuisine

Fly to Kozhikode.

Arrive in Kozhikode in the morning. In the afternoon, explore Kozhikode, known as the ‘City of Spices’. Visits include Mananchira Square and the Thali Shiva Temple. Overnight at Kadavu Resort.

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive up the lush green hills of the Wayanad district in Kerala and then to a Plantation hideaway. The rest of the day will be at leisure. Wander through the 400-acre plantation, rich in pepper, vanilla & cardamom or just relax and soak in the atmosphere. Optional visit to the nearby Edakkal caves with 5,000 years old Neolithic rock etchings. Overnight at Tranquil Resort.

After breakfast, drive to Nagarhole National Park – one of the finest wildlife parks in South India. An afternoon of game viewing on the banks of the Kabini River. Two nights at The Serai.

Morning game drive to spot the legendary animals – bison, elephant, tiger, spotted deer, wild boar, mongoose, jungle fowl and countless other species of birds and animals. Afternoon Coracle experience – on a local boat.

Morning drive to Mysore. Afternoon sightseeing tour of the lovely city includes the hilltop Sri Chamundeswari Temple, the remarkable monolithic Nandi Bull, Mysore Palace and the Devraja market. Two nights at Royal Orchid Metropole Hotel.

Morning visit to Srirangapatna, an island fortress on the River Cauvery, with high walls enclosing Temples, Palaces and a great Mosque. It was once the home of Haider Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, who was known as the Tiger of Mysore. In the afternoon, visit the outstanding Temple at Somnathpur built to glorify Hoysala craftsmanship by the famed Commander Somnath.

Morning drive to Coorg. Visit the large Tibetan settlement & the Golden Temple at Bylakupe. Dubbed as the ‘Scotland of India’, Coorg offers luxuriant green forests, misty hills and acres of tea and coffee plantations. Afternoon at leisure to walk, cycle or simply relax in this lush and scenic coffee country. Overnight at Ambatty Greens Resort.

After breakfast, a scenic drive across the Western Ghats to Tellicherry on the North Malabar Coast. Afternoon visits to Tellicherry Fort and Odathil Mosque. Two nights at Ayisha Manzil – a heritage home.

An optional early morning walk to the local fish market to choose the freshest fish, mussels and prawns for dinner! Day at leisure to relax in this beautiful mansion overlooking the Lakshadweep Sea. The hostess, an expert in the Mapillah cuisine of North Kerala, offers a hands-on cookery class in the early afternoon. Evening visit to a local Temple to see Theyyam – a dramatic and colourful dance form unique to the Malabar region or visit the local centre for Kalaripayattu – the ancient martial art form of Kerala.

Morning at leisure. Late afternoon transfer to Kozhikode.

Head back home.