Best Of Karnataka & North Kerala 16 nts / 17 days

This 4-star resort sits on the banks of the Kabini River, 39 km from Sargur. It features an outdoor pool and a hot tub, and is well-located for wildlife watching. The Serai Kabini offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms and villas which feature views of the Kabini River from either private or shared patios. The private bathrooms all include a hairdryer and free toiletries. A free breakfast is served each day at the Wild Grass restaurant, which also serves Indian, Western, and Chinese cuisine. Room service is also available. Guests can use the free weights or cardio equipment at the fitness centre, or relax at the resort’s spa with a massage treatment. The staff at the 24-hour front desk can arrange tours or provide dry cleaning and laundry facilities. The Mysore Railway Station is 77 km from The Serai Kabini. Hotel offers 20 Rooms

Featuring a spectacular infinity swimming pool which overlooks the Kabini River and a spa with pampering ayurvedic treatments, The Orange County provides a luxurious retreat in scenic Siddapur. It has standalone bungalows with private pools or spa baths. The hotel is situated about 90 km from Mysore Airport and 275 km from Bangalore International Airport. Orange County, Kabini can organise vehicle and boat safaris on request. Boasting a unique décor, the bungalows feature thatched roofs and wooden flooring. They have high ceilings and are fitted with fine furnishings. The bungalows have private dining areas, luxurious bathrooms and excellent views of the surrounding greenery. Guests can relax at the reading lounge which overlooks Kabini River. Other facilities include a children’s playground. The Honey Comb Restaurant serves a variety of cuisines. There are several open-plan dining areas at the hotel. Hotel offers 28 Rooms

Kaav Safari Lodge features an outdoor swimming pool. It has been artistically designed to please eyes and offers free Wi-Fi in hotel rooms. Kaav Safari Lodge is 3.5 km from Kabini Boat Ride and Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary Entrance. It is 72 km from Mysore Bus Station and Mysore Railway Station. The Calicut Railway Station is 142 km and Calicut Airport is 160 km. The Bengaluru International Airport is 215 km. Attached with a balcony and offering a view, the well-lit air-conditioned rooms are equipped with tea/coffee maker, fan and wardrobe. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer, shower and free toiletries.The property provides services like luggage storage, safety deposit and laundry. Guests can take a relaxing stroll in the garden. All travel arrangements can be done at the travel desk.

Heritage Resort is set amidst lush green forests, tea/coffee plantations and misty hills. It features an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a multi-cuisine restaurant. Offering nature’s tranquility, semi-detached cottages are fitted with thatched roofs and tiled flooring. Cottages come with a personal safe, wardrobe, an electric kettle and a TV with satellite channels. Shower is provided in the attached bathroom.Heritage Resort operates a 24-hour front desk that can assist with currency exchange, laundry and ironing services. Guests may rent a car to explore the area, while the tour desk can arrange for sightseeing and travel excursions. The in-house restaurant serves delectable Indian, Continental and Chinese dishes. The bar offers a variety of drinks and beverages. Meals can also be served in private with room service. Hotel offers 26 Rooms

Located on the cool green hills of Coorg, this plantation resort boasts 4 dining options, an outdoor infinity pool and an ayurvedic spa. It also houses a gym and a children’s activity centre. Orange County Coorg is 110 km from Mysore Airport and 160 km from Ooty’s hill station. Bangalore International Airport is 275 km away. Cottages and villas feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. Private bathrooms come with hot water facilities. Select villas offer a private plunge pool and a sit out. Guests of Orange County can play board games, table tennis, or get souvenirs from Haystack. Alternatively, they can hire a guide or arrange for activities such as nature walks, bird watching or boat rides along the Cauvery River. Dining options include the Granary multi-cuisine restaurant, or Pepper Corn – Barbeques & Grills Restaurant and Plantain Leaf, which offers pure vegetarian delights. Hotel offers 69 Rooms

Vivanta by Taj Madikeri  is perched 1,220 m above sea level on a peaceful hillside. It features a large spa, which offers spectacular views of the rainforest from each treatment room, luxurious accommodation and 4 dining options. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Featuring panoramic views from every spacious room, they are equipped with a flat-screen TV, safe and minibar. For convenience, tea and coffee-making facilities are provided. The en suite bathroom comes with a bath or shower. Guests can enjoy a relaxing swim at the outdoor swimming pool or maintain their fitness regiment at the fitness centre. A variety of treatments are available at Jive Grande Spa, which spans 3 floors. Tours, nature walks and even cookery lessons can be arranged at Vivanta by Taj. Ferntree offers an international menu at Ferntree, Vivanta's all-day dining restaurant, which features outdoor seating. Nellaki specialises in Coorg delicacies and Hive bar serves a range of alcoholic beverages. Dew is the on-site wellness cafe. Arrangements can be made for alternative dining experiences around the resort. Hotel offers 63 Rooms

The Windflower Resort & Spa offers cosy studios that overlook the greenery. It has 2 dining options, an outdoor swimming pool and meditation points on the waterfront. Stylish rooms come with modern décor and large windows. Each tastefully furnished room is equipped with a seating area, personal safe and private bathroom with Ayurvedic toiletries. Guests can relax in the sauna, or take steam/chilled showers. Spending some quiet time by the lotus pond is another good recreation choice. Laundry services are available upon request. The open-air Windflower Coorg restaurant serves a buffet spread of Asian and Continental dishes. Light snacks and refreshing beverages are offered at the Coffee Shop. Hotel offers 44 rooms

Coorg International is the only hotel in Coorg which offers all three star facilities, including a swimming pool and health club and is located near the valley town of Mercara. Hotel Coorg International has long been known for its convenient location (Close to just about everything - adventure sports, wildlife, a lazy afternoon spend on a coffee estate or even visits to places of historic interest) and of course, the food. Hotel Offers Well furnished rooms, Epabx, Cable TV, Travel Desk, Indoor Games, Conference, Banquet Hall, Doctor on call, Currency Exchange, Health Club & Swimming Pool and Golf Course - 18 HOLE.

Located just 4 km from the Mysore Bus Station and the historical Mysore Palace, Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel provides the benefits and facilities of an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and billiards. Free WiFi access is available in hotel rooms. The traditionally decorated air- conditioned rooms have cable TV and safety deposit box. They feature a minibar and electric kettle. The attached bathrooms come with free toiletries, a hairdryer and a bath tub or shower. Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel is located just 2 km from the famous Mysore Zoo and 5 km from the scenic Chamundi Hill. It is located 8 km from the Mysore Railway Station and 15 km from the Mysore Airport. Featuring a shared lounge/TV area, the property offers valet parking, luggage storage and currency exchange facilities. The guests can enjoy garden area. The ironing service, dry cleaning and laundry facilities can be requested at a surcharge. The Sapphire Restaurant serves Indian, Chinese and continental dishes. The guests can enjoy refreshing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the bar. Hotel offers 54 Rooms

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Mysore is located in Mysore. It is 2 km from the Mysore Palace. Free WiFi access is available. Air-conditioned rooms here will provide you with a satellite TV, a seating area and a minibar. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and bathrobes. Some rooms have mountain view. At Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Mysore you will find a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other facilities offered include tour desk and luggage storage. The hotel is 1.5 km from St. Philomena’s Church and 8 km from Chamundi Hills. The Mysore Bus Station is 3 km, the Mysore Railway Station is 4 km and the Mysore Airport is 8 km away. Hotel offers 111 Rooms

Royal Orchid Metropole offers modern amenities in a heritage building. It boasts an outdoor pool and fitness centre. Free parking is available. Hotel Offers 30 Rooms. The well-known Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is 13 km from Mysore Royal Orchid Metropole. It is 18 km from the historic town of Srirangapattana. Spacious rooms at Metropole feature wooden four-poster beds and private balconies with views of tropical greenery. Rooms have dining and seating areas. They are fitted with satellite TV, a DVD player and safe. Metropole Royal Orchid has a well-equipped business centre and a tour desk that helps with travel arrangements. Staff at the 24-hour reception can provide childcare and concierge services. Shikari serves a range of barbecued dishes and local specialities, accompanied by views of the hotel’s tropical gardens. Room service is available

Regaalis Mysore features an outdoor pool, fitness facilities and elegant rooms with 26-inch flat-screen TVs. It boasts 4 dining options and 24-hour room service. Hotel Offers 105 Rooms. Hotel Regaalis Mysore is within 500 metres from the historic Somnathpur Keshava Temple and the railway station. It provides free parking and is 2 km from Mysore Palace. Offering spacious layouts, air-conditioned rooms feature wooden flooring and neutral shades. In-room comforts include a tea/coffee maker and private bathroom with a hairdryer. For leisure, guests can relax in the spa bath or have active workouts at the gym. Free daily newspapers and laundry facilities are available. Soothing spa treatments can help relax body and mind. Dining highlights include poolside dining with hearty curries at Charcoals while La Gardenia offers internal favourites. The Pastry Shop and Lobby Bar are ideal for light bites.

Edakkal Hermitage is a resort that aims to call attention to the little known Edakkal Caves and the beauties of eastern Wayanad. This is boulder country and the rooms at the resort are built around the rocks. The resort is on a smaller parcel of land and the theme of rocks and caves is beautifully echoed here. A tiny, spanking new tree house, for a very intimate couple is an easy climb up a bamboo ramp and gives you views out to forever. The terraced premises are exquisitely laid out, with soft grass and veils of Jacquemontia. The hospitality is unobtrusive and there is a home- stay feel to the dining. The jackfruit thoran and morkuzhambu are to die for, and when we get our morning appams we hurry to pour coconut milk over them before they float out of reach. At night, dinner in a cave is a magical experience. On other nights, we are told, tables are set up under the stars on the stage of the amphitheatre. The same amphitheatre the next morning is ideal for bird watching. The surrounding trees are teeming with golden orioles, red cheeked bulbuls, coppersmiths, drongoes and tiny flitting things that hide in the shrubs. In the infinite distance the hills float on an ocean of mist. The caves themselves, a vigorous climb from the resort are not to be missed. Apart from the mystery of the inscriptions and Neolithic rock art, the boulders that shape them are astonishing. A deep fissure on the far side gives us a clear view out to Phantom Rock, many miles away. The fissure was caused by an earthquake and reminds us of the fragility of even this massive natural formation and its hard document of the human presence.” Resort has Seven cottages as part of the residential accommodation available at Edakkal. Design wise, all of them have evolved organically and are completely different from each other.

Neeleshwar Hermitage is located in Bekal. Free WiFi access is available in this resort. The accommodation will provide you with air conditioning and an iPod dock. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath and a bath or shower. Extras include a safety deposit box, bed linen and a fan. At Neeleshwar Hermitage you will find a restaurant Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, luggage storage and a children's playground. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling. The property offers free parking. This resort is 81 km from Mangalore International Airport.