Take the road to the city of silk and sandalwood. Mysore still has the royal touch with palaces that are more beautiful than anything you have seen. On the way sing with the birds at the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. Start your brush with royalty at Tipu’s Summer Palace.

• Visits:Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace | Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

See the Mysore Palace with wide-eyed admiration as you see one of finest palaces in India. See the huge bull at Chamundi hills and take the Goddess’ blessings. Wind down at your rooms or explore local markets for some nice silk sarees and pure sandalwood powders and incense sticks.

• Visits: Mysore Palace | Chamundeswari Temple

Explore the wilderness of the national park. The leopards might grace you with their presence if you are the chosen one. Deer is, of course, an animal who likes to show off its beauty. You may see a few of the mammoths enjoying the sun

• Visits: Nagarhole National Park

Continue your time in the wilderness. Be overwhelmed by the power of nature. See how the flora and fauna share their resources and live as a well-balanced ecosystem. There is a lot we can learn by observing the animals and plants and their cooperation with each other. Watch out for the huge bison as they show their strength and might.

• Visits: Nagarhole National Park

Leave the forests towards the well laid out coffee and cardamom plantations of Coorg. The land of coffee is famous for its natural beauty and pleasant climate. Enjoy a cool stay at Coorg.

See the second largest Tibetan settlement outside of Tibet and the Buddhist monastery. Rub shoulders with the mammoths of the animal kingdom at the Dubare camp. You could ride on one too. See how the giants spend their day.

• Visits: Baylkuppe Monastery | Dubare Camp | Irippu Falls

From the mountains go down to the beautiful beaches of Nilesawaram in Kerala. Feel enchanted as the man turns into God as a Theyyam. The colorful temple art is still in practice here in this part of Kerala. The Theyyam artists are treated with utmost respect.

• Highlight: Watching The Theyyam

For those who think rest is waste during a tour, you can enjoy a visit to the Bekal Fort, one of the oldest and most majestic forts with a view of the sea.

• Visits: Bekal Fort

You get a rare opportunity to stay with one of the local people in their house. It is an opportunity to know the life of the people and taste the local home-cooked food. Enjoy your stay and know your hosts.

Visit the local markets with your host. The master chefs amongst you can try your hand at some of the local Muslim cuisines. A fine way to learn the typical Kerala Muslim cuisine.

• Visits: Local Market

Catch your flight back home. Take nice memories of the local people, their lives, and cooking.