South India with Teenagers

13 days

Indicative of cost incl. flights:

 

A typical 4* holiday costs from

£4,350 per person

 

(Based on  four people travelling, two people sharing a room or a family room where available. Christmas holidays and February or 5* hotels can be significantly more expensive.)

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Bangalore (South India)
Mysore (South India)
Wayanad (Kerala)
Kerala Beaches (Kerala)
Nagarhole National Park (Wildlife Safaris)
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Day 1
Depart the UK on a direct overnight flight to Bangalore.
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Day 2
Arrive Bangalore early morning and spend the day doing as little or as much as you like. Opt to stay in the city or in the quieter setting of a vineyard.
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Day 3
Leave Bangalore and drive to Mysore, one of the most fascinating cities in South India. Visit magnificent palaces, colourful markets and witness the vibrant culture. Understand how people live in Mysore by staying at a homestay.
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Day 4
Take a guided tour of Mysore by bike or rickshaw. The City Palace of the Maharaja of Mysore is a must see. Dont miss out on the fruit and vegetable market, take a coffee in a local hang out and try some snacks and sweets.
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Day 5
Go in search of wildlife as a Junior Ranger at Nagerhole National Park. Home to elephants and tigers, they can be spotted on the river banks in the evenings from the boat safari.
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Day 6
Take a morning safari into the park by jeep. Accompanied by a naturalist and park ranger they will help you identify the wildlife.
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Day 7
Take a walk with your guide through a typical Karnataka rural village. Mornings are a great time to see activity. Venture back into the National Park later for another wildlife adventure.
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Day 8
Stay amidst coffee and spice plantations in the heart of the rainforest. Wayanad is a great location for outdoor types, with night hikes, cycling, bamboo rafting and zip lining.
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Day 9
Surrounded by waterfalls and peaks, Wayanad is a base for trekking, cycling or even coracle rides. Take a plantation walk, watch tea production, visit prehistoric Edakkal caves, or bob around in the spring fed lake.
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Day 10
Crossing the western Ghats, travel out of the hills to the Arabian sea. Stay at Nileshwar for three nights. An interesting village in Northern Kerala, with plenty to keep the family busy.
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Day 11
Activities include kayaking on the backwaters, cruise on a houseboat, or simply chill by the pool.
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Day 12
This district is famous for Theyyam, the divine ritual dance. Witness this seasonsal folk art at the hotel.
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Day 13
Transfer to Mangalore airport for your connecting international flight, from either Bangalore or Bombay. You may wish to extend your holiday with a night discovering the cosmopolitan city of Bombay - home of Bollywood.
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Everything we do is tailor-made; our itineraries are just suggestions to give you an idea of what is possible. Please contact us so we can tailor the perfect holiday exclusively for you.

This entertaining and well paced itinerary allows a family to explore the highlights of Karnataka and North Kerala beaches, one of India’s most friendly and stunning destinations. Less than 10 hours flight time from London to Bangalore, South India is a perfect family friendly destination for those seeking a family holiday with a side of adventure for your travelling teens.

There’s so much at every turn to keep all members of the family entertained, and it will also open the kids’ eyes to new cultures and ways of life. This itinerary keeps things flexible – you can keep an adrenaline junkie teen happy while equally pleasing those who love the pool-side so that everyone can do what they want, whenever they feel like it. All within the space of a half-term break! We recommend travel to South India from late October until the end of April. The temperatures start to soar in May.

Begin your trip with a soft landing, staying just outside the city of Bangalore, before driving to Mysore. Explore old Mysore on bikes, and experience the local way of life.  Enroute to the coast stop at Nagerhole National Park and go on safari in search of leopard, tiger and elephant. Pass through spice and coffee plantations, where you will meet tribal villagers who will happily show you their way of life.  Reaching the Arabian Sea, a well deserved few days of rest completes the holiday at Nileshwar, with beautiful beachfront properties offering backwater experiences.

1 night Bangalore – 2 nights Mysore –  3 nights Nagerhole –  2 nights Wayanad – 2 nights Nileshwar. (Extension Idea : Mumbai)

When to go:

Oct- Apr

Weather:

Average Temp. - 27c
Rainfall -50mm/month (dry season)
Water Temp. - 28c

Flight time:

10hrs direct from London

Testimonials:

“We had a wonderful time…big thanks”

Mari & Richard, Southampton


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