Leaving Mysore, we were heading for four homestays over four nights.
Firstly we drove through the Bandipur National Park, to Edakkal where we climbed a steep path and loads of steps, to caves with prehistoric petroglyphs. There was a great view from the top across to Chembra Peak, and we passed macaque monkeys on the way down.
Our first homestay was at Edakkal Hermitage and our cottage ‘Chauvet’ had fabulous views …
… and was a perfect spot to watch the sunset, followed later by dinner in a magical candlelit cave.
We began our day with a 7am safari in a jeep round Muthanga National Park, but unfortunately the elephants eluded us and the most impressive wildlife was a giant squirrel, peacock and cheetal deer …
Here are a few miscellaneous snaps …
Next stop, coffee plantations.
My husband Chris and I decided to go away to celebrate our two big birthdays which meant we needed to be away six weeks to take them both in … and since funds aren’t unlimited, where better to go when it’s chilly in England than Southern India.
Off Travelling Together 