South India Wildlife Tour


Duration

15 Nights / 16 Days


Destinations

Bangalore – Mysore – Nagarhole – BR Hills – Bandipur – Ooty – Munnar – Periyar – Kumarakom – Kovalam

Apart from rich cultural history, India is also famous for its wildlife sanctuaries. Spread across the whole of India they are rich in Flora and Fauna. NilgiriTahr, Nilgiri Langur, bison, leopard, Asian elephant, wild boar, deer, dhole (wild dog) & porcupine, besides tigers are some of the animals you can see in these national park. Jeep Safaris, Boat Safaris, elephant rides, Nature walks are the means to explore this abundant wildlife. Stay at Forest lodges away from hustle bustle of the city and enjoy the morning wake up call by chirpings of the birds.

Day 01 : Arrive Bangalore

Upon arrival at Bangalore international airport, our company representative will meet & assist you with traditional welcome and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Rest of the day free & easy for own activities.

Bengaluru" – A traveller's delight. A Verdant city amidst the Serene greenery filled with loads of fun and colorful delights. Known as the "Garden City of India" and also as the "Silicon Valley of India" Bengaluru is the capital of 'Karnataka' and one of most Scenic and Pristine Metropolitan cities in India.
Overnight at Bangalore hotel

Day 02 : Bangalore – Mysore (135 kms. / 03 hours drive)

After breakfast, proceed for a guided tour in Bangalore visiting Vidhan Sabha, the seat of state legislature, and Tipu's Palace which was his summer residence and other important places.

Afternoon, check-out and drive to Mysorevisit Srirangapatnam - The capital of Tipu Sultan's empire visiting The Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Tipu's Palace known as the Daria Daulat Bagh.

Upon arrival in Mysore, check-in to the hotel.
Overnight at Mysore hotel

Nagarhole National Park

Nagarhole National Park

Day 03 : Mysore – Nagarhole National Park (95 Kms. / 02 hours drive)

After breakfast, proceed for a guided tour in Mysore visiting Mysore Palace, Chamundi hills, Art Gallery. Afternoon; drive to Nagarhole National Park. Upon arrival, check-in to the resort.
Overnight at Nagarhole Resort

Day 04 : Nagarhole National Park

After breakfast, proceed for a jungle safari to Nagarhole National Park; famous for the tawny, black-striped Royal Bengal Tiger, elusive & stealthy, noble & regal.

The park today stretches in a series of gentle hills & valleys, north of the river Kabini. It has all the resident wildlife of the Nilgiri hills: NilgiriTahr, Nilgiri Langur, bison, leopard, Asian elephant, wild boar, deer, dhole (wild dog) & porcupine, besides tigers.

Evening; proceed for one more ride into the Park.
Overnight at Nagarhole Resort

Day 05 : Nagarhole National Park – BR Hills (100 kms. / 2.5 hours drive)

After breakfast, drive to BR Hills; Biligirirangana range of hills are picturesquely situated between the Cauvery & Kapila rivers. The hill range from north to south for about 16 Kms. All round are deciduous trees. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel and later day free at leisure to enjoy this beautiful paradise. Overnight at BR Hills Hotel/Resort

Day 06 : BR Hills – Wildlife viewing

Morning and afternoon; wildlife viewing and bird watching.
Overnight at BR Hills Hotel/Resort

Bandipur National Park

Bandipur National Park

Day 07 : BR Hills – Bandipur National Park (60 Kms. / 01 hour)

After breakfast, drive to Bandipur National Park; Famous for its Tigers. Upon arrival, check-in to the resort and later day free at leisure for own activities and relax in the resort.
Overnight at Bandipur hotel/resort

Day 08 : Bandipur National Park

Morning and afternoon; wildlife viewing and bird watching.
Overnight at Bandipur hotel/resort

Day 09 : Bandipur National Park – Ooty (80 Kms. / 03 hours drive)

Today we drive to Ooty; queen of hill stations. It is one of the beautiful and popular hill stations in the south India. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel and later enjoy the beautiful hill station.
Overnight at Ooty hotel

Day 10 : Ooty - Eravikulam National Park (Munnar) (250 Kms. / 06 hours drive)

After breakfast; drive to Munnar; surrounded by wild Jungle. During the British rule of India, it was developed to cultivate tea plants. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Overnight at Munnar hotel

Day 11 : Munnar

Today morning post breakfast, proceed to sightseeing at Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park at Rajamala famous for Nilgiri Thar, Echo Point, Tea Plantations and TATA Tea processing Factory, Anayirankal Dam, Lockhart Gap Point etc.
Overnight at Munnar hotel

Day 12 : Munnar – Periyar (150 kms. / 03 hours drive)

After breakfast; drive to Periyar (Thekkady), one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries. The vegetation, the flora & fauna & the birds are uniquely rich, vast & varied that it does not bear semblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel.

Evening; enjoy the boat ride through the Periyar lake around which the wild-life sanctuary is situated, offers a soul stirring pleasant experience.Overnight at Thekkady hotel

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Day 13 : Periyar – Kumarakom (135 kms. / 04 hours drive)

Early in the morning, take a boat ride to view wildlife in the sanctuary on Lake Periyar. After two hours of wildlife viewing, return back to the hotel and have your breakfast. Further; check-out from the hotel and drive down to Kumarakom; a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel and later day free at leisure to enjoy the beautiful backwaters of Kerala.Overnight at Kumarakom Hotel/Resort

Day 14 : Kumarakom – Alleppey (Houseboat)

Early in the morning leave for a bird watching tour to the Kumarakom Bird sanctuary. The sanctuary is the home of Cormorants, Teals, Ducks, Darters (snake birds), Night Herons, Egrets, Siberian Storks, Golden Backed Woodpecker, Crow Pheasant, White-Breasted Water Hen and Tree Pie.

Afternoon; board the houseboat locally knowKettuvallam; cruise around beautiful backwaters of Kerala to observe & experience the daily life of the villagers along the backwaters.
Overnight at Houseboat

Day 15 : Alleppey – Cochin (70 kms. / 02 hours drive)

Post breakfast; disembark houseboat at Alleppey and drive to Cochin. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel.

Later we take you around the city of cochin for a half day guided tour where you will be shown some important places such as Jewish Synagogue one of the oldest in Asia constructed in year 1568., Dutch Palace originally constructed by Portuguese and later by Dutch, ST. Francis Church, and Chinese Fishing Nets introduced by Chinese travelers in 14th century but still used in these parts of Kerala.

In the evening attend the traditional "Kathakali Dance Show". One of the famous dance forms of India where male actors tell a story by wearing facemasks and colorful costumes.
Overnight at Cochin hotel.

Day 16 : Cochin – Departure

Post breakfast; on time departure transfer to Cochin airport to board the flight to onward journey.