Day 1 Arrive Bangalore
Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay.

Day 2 In Bangalore
Early morning walking tour of the ‘Garden City'. Enjoy a fascinating horticultural odyssey while exploring the Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens. Then continue with a visit to the Tipu Sultan Palace and the Bull Temple. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B) 

Day 3 To Mysore (150 kms / 3 hrs)
Drive to the sandalwood city of Mysore, via Srirangapatnam, once the capital of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan. Continue to Mysore for two nights. Later visit the 2000-year-old temple on Chamundi Hill and the flower and sandalwood market. (B) 

Day 4 In Mysore 
In the morning a guided tour of the former capital of the princely state of the Wodeyars is organised. Visit the Maharaja's Palace and Chamarajendra Art Gallery. In the afternoon enjoy an excursion to Somnathpur known for the Keshava Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. (B) 

Day 5 To Nagarhole  (95 kms / 2 hrs)
Drive to Nagarhole National Park, once a hunting reserve for royalty. It is now home to several endangered species including the tiger. It is also one of the few remaining habitats of the Asian elephant in the world. On arrival transfer to your lodge for a two-night stay. Late in the afternoon a jeep safari will take you tracking tigers! (B,L,D)

Day 6 In Nagarhole 
Spend the day in the wild with a morning game and bird drive in the park. Accompanied by a naturalist enjoy a coracle ride on the Kabini River.
Later in the afternoon embark on a safari through the park. (B,L,D) 

Day 7 To Dubare Elephant Camp (Coorg region)
Journey into the heart of the Coorg region. En-route visit Bylekuppe, the second largest Tibetan settlement outside Tibet, complete with a Tibetan monastery and 7,000 monks, a Tibetan village and a flea market. Continue to the Dubare Elephant Camp across the River Cauvery and check into your hotel for an overnight stay. (B,L,D) 

Day 8 To Siddapur 
Spend the morning witnessing the elephants being bathed and fed. A trained Naturalist is at hand to explain the various aspects of Elephant history, ecology and biology. Later drive to Siddapur for a two-night stay. (B) 

Day 9 In Siddapur
Enjoy a day of leisure. You have the option of boating, fishing or exploring the coffee and spice plantations. (B) 

Day 10 To Hassan
Drive to the cultural heartland of Hassan where you will stay for two-nights. Rest of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 11 In Hassan 
Enjoy an excursion to the intricately carved Hoysala temples at Belur and Halebid. (B) 

Day 12 Depart Bangalore
On the way back to Bangalore airport you will stop enroute to one of the most important Jain pilgrimage centres- Sravanabelagola. This centre dates back to the 3rd century BC (B)

October 2017 - March 2018 prices from €2568 p.p

April 2018 - September 2018 prices from €2306 p.p

Prices include flights, tax, transfers, recommended 4* hotels, entrance fees, air conditioned vehicles, local English speaking guides and baggage

Prices are subject to availability and based on 2 people sharing