Day 1 - Bangalore to Dindigul

Take the exit road from Bangalore city via Hosur as early as possible in the morning to avoid the city traffic. Those travelling from North, South and West Bangalore (Including those driving from Airport) may use the NICE road to get on Hosur road. Those travelling from Central and East part of Bangalore through the infamous Silk Board junction -for them -

PLEASE START YOUR DRIVE REAL EARLY

You can choose to eat breakfast at Krishna Cafe at Krishnagiri or Adyar Ananda Bhavan which will arrive roughly after 2 hours of drive from Bangalore. Please note during long weekend holidays most of the stop over places are crowded. Café coffee day adjacent to Krishna Café is also a decent option for CCD frequent visitors

In case you would like to have a more relaxed buffet breakfast with a wider spread option then Grand Estancia at Salem will be a good stop over. If you have started real early you should be able to cover the distance of 198 km for Salem in 3.5 hrs via Bangalore - Salem Highway right around the breakfast time

Take the deviation towards Dindigul to get on the coastal Roads

After a couple of hours, the country road begins and then starts the breathtaking western ghat section to Manjalpirappu - Kodaikanal road. It is a single lane road with a beautiful view. A detailed information report on the place, drive and stay will be shared with you few days before the start of the tour

The drive till Heritage Estate (413 km) will approx. take 7 hrs with 1 stop over. Reach for late lunch at the property

Day 2 - Relax at the Heritage property

This Heritage Estate is a fantastic upmarket accommodation. It is an 18th-century old summer home of erstwhile Travancore king rebuilt in traditional Kerala architecture.This is a place where you visit to relax and spend countless hours amidst Nature

The estate also has an outdoor Yoga platform and with its sublime surroundings is an ideal retreat for Yoga practitioners. The place also offers hands-on treatments such as Osteo-Thai deep Massage, Ayurveda Aroma Therapy, Reflexology, Chi Abdominal Massage and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. Prior booking is necessary if you wish to avail of treatments or yoga sessions

The estate is located in Dindigul city. This city has a rich history as it is an ancient settlement. Let us know if you wish to explore the Dindigul district and we can customize the sightseeing for you after you book this Drive Holiday. We can arrange for a local expert to take you through the district's nook & corners to explore this busy town.

Day 3 - Manjalpirappu (Pallam) to Meghamalai

Start your drive after breakfast, you will be covering almost 113 km which should take about 3 hours 15 mins for you to reach Meghamalai. But the last 20 km or so from the check post to the Estate Bungalow might delay your travel time. Do account for that if you plan to reach the Bungalow for lunch

The road trip from Pallam to Meghamalai is extremely beautiful. There is a breathtaking view of Nature at every turn of the road. The view of pristine lakes as you start to reach closer to Meghamalai are a delightful sight to the urban travelers. This drive stretch will definitely make your road travel worthwhile

Check into one of the Estate Bungalows we have reserved your stay in. After lunch, you can decide to either relax at the property or head outside to explore the Nature's wonder that is Meghamalai.

Day 4 & 5 - At Meghamalai

There are lots of activities that can be indulged in at Meghamalai. Outdoor activities for families like cycling, trekking, wildlife adventure, fishing and much more can be planned in advance. Our travel consultants will customize the entire sightseeing and outdoor activities for your family after you book this Drive Holiday Tour.

Day 6 - Meghamalai to Bangalore

Start after early breakfast as it is going to be a long drive back to Bangalore. You will be covering approx. 487 km with a total drive of 8.5 hrs through the Kodambakkam - Mumbai Highway or popularly known as Bangalore-Salem Highway & NH7. These are either 4 lanes or 6 lanes highway and you will get to drive at a consistent speed. We will suggest few good places for you to stop over for meal/snacks depending on your preferences.

Planning Tip: If you wish to extend your holidays to book for more than 4 nights, we can customize this trip to include few more scenic locations in Kerala as the Kerala border can be reached in just 2 hours of driving through the hills of Meghamalai.

• Accommodation (Stay) during the course of the drive holiday.
• Breakfast provided at accommodation properties
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• Activities which are specifically mentioned as inclusions in the package.

• Car rental charges as per the model chosen and days. Not applicable for those who are opting to use their own car.
• Fuel and Toll charges.
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• Lunch and Dinner on certain days / certain properties unless mentioned as inclusions in individual itinerary.
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• Food or beverages consumed other than which is part of the package.

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