Ancient Empires, Royal Palaces, Kerala Backwaters & Highland Tea Estates
13 Days / Jan–Mar
2028 Price: $13895 ( + Internal Air: $1233)
Limited to 12 Travelers
Our journey begins in Hyderabad, famed for its Indo-Islamic architecture and unique fusion of cuisines. In Hampi, explore remnants of the medieval Vijayanagara Empire—ornate temples, royal courts and elephant stables—sprawling over a boulder-strewn landscape. Mysuru holds opulent palaces and centuries-old silk weaving traditions. In the Western Ghats, discover an ancient mountain chain renowned for its biodiversity, lush tea and coffee estates, and spice gardens. Conclude with a languid cruise in Kerala’s peaceful backwaters, boating through narrow canals where daily life unfolds at water’s edge.
Explore Temples, Monuments & Evocative Ruins
Encounter Life Along Kerala’s Storied Canals
Stay at a Rainforest Ecolodge in the Western Ghats
Itinerary
Days 1 & 2: Hyderabad, India / Charminar & Laad Bazaar / Chowmahalla Palace / Home-hosted lunch / Qutb Shahi Tombs
Days 3–5: Fly to Hubli / Hampi / Vijayanagara Empire ruins / Kishkinda sacred landscape / Anegundi / Coracle ride on Tungabhadra River
Days 6 & 7: Mysuru / Chitradurga Fort / Devaraja Market / Mysuru Palace / Home-cooking experience / Traditional silk-making workshop
Days 8 & 9: Wayanad / Bandipur Wildlife Corridor / Rainforest night walk / Western Ghats hike / Tea, coffee & spice plantations
Day 10: High-speed train to Kerala / Kumarakom bird sanctuary / Vembanad Lake
Days 11–13: Private houseboat day cruise in Backwaters / Village visits / Barehand fishing observation / Overnights at luxury retreat on Vembanad Lake / Fly to Delhi / Depart
Extend your trip: Agra & the Taj Mahal
New trip in development for inaugural departures in 2028: the exact trip route, length and cost are yet to be finalized.