Homestays And Heritage Hotels

After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Mysore with a guide, including visits to the Sultan's Palace (Tipu Sultan’s Palace), Chamundi Hill Temple - an important Shakti Peetha, a powerful site for Shakti worship and the vibrant Mysore Flower Market. Overnight stay at Gitanjali Homestay, Mysore.

After breakfast, make a picturesque drive to offbeat Wayanad, known for its untouched forests and tribal heritage. Explore the unspoiled charm of Wayanad, the last region of Kerala. This has preserved its vast stretches of virgin forest and rich tribal heritage. Located in the heart of nature, the cool climate and lush greenery offer a perfect eco-conscious escape.

Overnight stay at Aranyakam Homestay, Wayanad.

After breakfast, explore Wayanad with options like guided treks, jeep safaris, or visits to the ancient Edakkal Caves. Perfect for nature-based travel. Overnight stay at Aranyakam Homestay, Wayanad.

After breakfast, descend to the serene and lesser-known Sapphire Coast near Thalassery. Spend your afternoon exploring local villages and temples. Your stay offers a cozy and authentic experience, where simplicity meets heartfelt hospitality. Kurian, your host, is a treasure trove of local insights and cultural knowledge, ready to share with you stories that bring this area to life. Spend your afternoon relaxing exploring coastal trails, discovering charming villages, and visiting age-old temples that reflect the region’s spiritual roots.
Overnight stay at Costa Malabari.

 Overnight stay at Costa Malabari, Sapphire Coast.

These two days are flexible. Consider heading to Kannur’s forts or enjoy slow-paced coastal life. Embrace community-based tourism and cultural immersion. Overnight stay at Costa Malabari, Sapphire Coast.

After breakfast, drive to Palakkad and arrive at Kandath Tharavad, a charming ancestral home stay. Enjoy farm-to-table cuisine and optional sustainable tourism activities. Overnight stay at Kandath Tharavad, Palakkad.

After breakfast, spend your day at leisure, enjoying the rural lifestyle, local culinary workshops, or nature walks. Overnight stay at Kandath Tharavad, Palakkad.

After breakfast, drive to vibrant Fort Cochin, a melting pot of colonial charm and multicultural history. Overnight stay at Old Harbour Hotel, Cochin.

Discover the layered history of Cochin on a guided heritage tour, exploring the colonial charm of Fort Cochin and Mattancherry with traces of Arab, Chinese, Jewish, Portuguese, Dutch, and British influence. End your day with a scenic sunset harbor cruise, taking in views of modern Kochi from across the water. Overnight at Old Harbour Hotel, Fort Cochin.

After breakfast, drive to Alleppey and transfer to Emerald Isle Heritage Villa by boat — your gateway to Kerala's authentic backwater life. Overnight stay near Alleppey.

After breakfast, explore the backwaters through canoe rides, local cooking classes, and peaceful village walks. Overnight stay at Emerald Isle Heritage Villa, Alleppey.

After breakfast, transfer by boat and drive to Kanjirapally, known for spice plantations and eco-conscious estates. Enjoy a personalized estate tour. Overnight stay at Kalaketty Estate, Kanjirapally.

After breakfast depart Kanjirapally in the morning, stopping at Periyar for lunch before reaching Athoor village near Dindigul—about a 6-hour drive. Stay at Cardamom House, a peaceful retreat created by Dr. Chris Lucas. Enjoy nature walks, birdwatching by the lake, or visit the nearby village. It's the perfect place to pause, relax, and rejuvenate. Overnight at Cardamom House.

After breakfast, enjoy birdwatching, mindful walking trails, and community interaction. Overnight stay at Cardamom House, Athoor.

After breakfast, journey to Chettinad — famous for its heritage architecture and gourmet traditions. Overnight stay at a restored Chettinad Mansion in Kaanadukathan.

After breakfast, drive through the Cauvery Delta and arrive in artsy, colonial Pondicherry. Overnight stay at Villa Shanti, Pondicherry.

After breakfast, explore the French Quarter, enjoy boutique shopping and India's best coffee. Embrace laid-back living and urban slow travel. Overnight stay at Villa Shanti, Pondicherry.

After breakfast, drive along the coast to Mahabalipuram to visit UNESCO-listed monuments. Continue to Chennai for your onward journey.