Wildlife Sanctuary & Adventure Tour
Duration : 17 Nights / 18 Days
Places Covered : Chennai - Madurai - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Allepey - Cochin - Wayand - Mudumalai - Mysore - Bangalore
Day 01 : Chennai
On your arrival in Chennai you will be meet by our Tour Executive and transferred to your hotel.
Days 02 : Chennai
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your Madurai flight. On arrival in Madurai you will be meet and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon take a city tour including visits to Meenakshi temple and Nayak Palace. OverNight in Madurai.
Days 03 : Madurai/Munnar
Drive 4-5hrs to Munnar where the rolling hills of tea plantations are spread before your eyes. Visit to tea plantation and wildlife sanctuary. OverNight at Munnar.
Days 04 : Munnar
The full Days at leisure with the option for trekking or visiting further a field bird and wildlife sanctuaries. OverNight at Munnar
Days 05 : Periyar
Morning drive 3 hrs to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Check in to your hotel. Afternoon take a 2 hour boat ride on Lake Periyar where the animals come down to the water's edge. OverNight at Periyar.
Days 06 : Periyar
After breakfast embark on a spice plantation tour with optional elephant ride or a half Days trek. Evening boat ride on Lake Periyar. OverNight In Periyar .In Periyar it is also possible to arrange an overNight stay in a watch tower. You need to trek for some distance to reach the Watch tower but naturally the chances of sightings are much better. It is also possible to arrange a full Days outing which includes rafting ( slowly) down the river , especially good for bird watching and some trekking. Please ask for further details about either of these activities. OverNight at Periyar
Days 07 : Periyar
Morning spice tour and afternoon walk into the forest and stay overNight in a small cottage. Dinner and breakfast will be provided. After breakfast, walk out with the guide.
Days 08 : Periyar/Kumarakom
After breakfast drive to Kumarakomand board your houseboat to travel through the coconut palm lined backwaters towards Alleppey. Kumarakom is the home of a migratory bird sanctuary ( best time to visit Nov Feb) As you travel through the palm fringed canals and lakes your crew will prepare you delicious Kerala meals and show you various places of interest along the way. OverNight on board the Houseboat
Days 09 : Alleppey/Cochin
After breakfast you will arrive in Alleppey . You will disembark the boat and drive 1.5hrs to Cochin.Afternoon free and in the evening watch a performance of Kathakali Dancing. OverNight at Cochin.
Days 10 : Cochin
Morning sightseeing at Fort Cochin. St Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Spice market and Antique markets. Evening sunset cruise on Cochin Harbour where you have a chance of seeing dolphins. OverNight at Cochin.
Days 11 : Cochin/Wyanad
Full Days drive via Calicut to Vythiri Resort in the Wyanad Hills. This eco friendly resort is set in a peaceful rainforest location with many options for trekking, bird watching and visiting the nearby Thollpetty Wildlife sanctuary. OverNight at Vythiri.
Days 12 : Wyanad
ToDays you can enjoy the various activities available in the region. OverNight at Vythiri Resort.
Days 13 : Wyanad/Mudumalai
Morning drive 2.5hrs to Mudumalai and check into the Tree House at Wild Canopy Reserve. Here overlooking a small water hole you will see animals and birds. You can also trek and take a jeep safari through this peaceful and pristine reserve. OverNight in the Tree House ( or deluxe cottages)
Days 14 : Mudumalai/BR Hills
Morning trek or jeep safari and late morning check out and drive 3hrs BR Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Afternoon jungle activities. The program includes all meals jeep safaris, elephant rides and trekking.
Days 15 : BR Hills
Morning and afternoon jungle activities at BR Hills Camp. Some information on BR Hills Camp: it is set in a very hilly area and the accommodation is in Deluxe tents, The staff are well trained and you take 2 jeep safaris per Days for approximately 3 hours each time. Short elephant safaris are also available. Sightings are good. If you are looking for a more deluxe camp, the internationally renowned Kabini River Lodge is in the same region so could be substituted into the itinerary at this point. Accommodation here is in cottages. Here you also take jeep safaris and coracle safaris on the Kabini River so there is also a wide range of bird life. Sightings here are also good. Let us know which option you prefer.
Days 16 : BR Hills/Mysore
: Early morning Jungle Activities and after breakfast drive 2 hrs to Mysore. Afternoon visit to Mysore Palace. OverNight at Mysore.
Days 17 : Mysore
Morning sightseeing around Mysore and afternoon free. OverNight at Mysore.
Days 18 : Banglore
After breakfast drive 4 hours to Bangalore enroute visiting Srirangapatanam, the summer palace of Tipu Sultan. Evening transfer to the airport for your flight home
Duration : 11Days or 18 Days Tour
Places Covered : Bangalore- Madikeri- Mysore- Ranganathittu- Nagarhole- Bandipur- Ooty – Cochin – Periyar – Kovalam – Kanniyakumari – Tiruvandrum
Prepare yourself for a Wild Camp in India or Wild Adventure on a tour of South India's best wildlife sanctuaries. See tigers and elephants in the forest and experience the richness of India's rare and unique natural treasures on a Wild Adventure in India.
Day 01 - Arrive Bangalore
On arrival in Bangalore, India, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon you are free to enjoy the splendor of the Garden City of Bangalore. Stay overNight at the hotel.
Days 02 - Bangalore - Bannerghatta - Bangalore
ToDays enjoy a wild adventure in Bannerghatta National Park. The park is a unique relocation area for tigers and lions rescued from circuses in India. They can be seen in securely fenced areas within the 25,000 acres of the Bannerghatta National Park. See tigers, lions, leopards, elephants, various species of deer and other animals on safari tours within the park. The reptile house, Snake Park and children's corner are other attractions for tourists on a wild adventure tour of Bannerghatta National Park. Stay overNight at the hotel.
Days 03 - Bangalore - Mysore
In the morning have your breakfast and ride with us to the exclusive locale of Mysore - the "Scotland of India." On arrival, check into the hotel, refresh yourself and then visit the Mysore Palace, Chamundi hills - Towering over the city are the Brindavan Gardens - A site to be loved. The musical fountains and colorful lights transform this place into a fairyland. Stay overNight at the hotel.
Days 04- Mysore - Ranganathittu – Mysore
Full Days excursion to Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, situated on the banks of the Kaveri River. Enjoy seeing many species of birds including storks,herons,cormorants, egrets, darters, kingfishers and other water birds. Crocodiles andotters also live in the water surrounding the six islets that comprise the sanctuary. The picturesque Balmurli Falls are also a pretty sight. You can travel by boat along the Kaveri River to see the native and migratory birds nesting and feeding in the sanctuary. Stay overNight at the hotel.
Days 05 - Mysore - Nagarhole
Drive to Nagarhole wildlife sanctuary, south of Mysore. Arrive and check in into the Tourist camp / lodge. Stay overNight at the Wild camp.
Days 06 - Nagarhole
Enjoy a full Days's game viewing in Nagarhole National Park. See gaur, various deer including sambar and chital, elephants and if you're lucky, a leopard or tiger. You can also see monkeys, squirrels and many species of birds. Stay overNight at the Wild Camp.
Days 07 - Nagarhole - Bandipur
Travel East from Nagarhole on your way to Bandipur National Park. Arrive and check in into the forest lodge. Stay overNight at the forest lodge.
Days 08 - Bandipur
Enjoy a full Days's jungle tour in Bandipur National Park. Here you can see elephants, gaur, different species of deer, monkeys, porcupine, many varieties of birds, monitor lizards, sloth bear, civet cats and leopards and tigers. Stay overNight at the forest lodge.
Days 09 - Bandipur - Ooty
Drive to Ooty, a beautiful hill station in Tamil Nadu. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon visit the Botanical garden, Doddabetta park, and tea plantations. Stay overNight at the hotel.
Days 10 - Ooty
Full Days excursion to a Toda Tribal village. See the life of the Toda people, who live close to nature. Their handicrafts and hand woven shawls in bright red, white and black colors, make interesting souvenirs of your trip. Stay overNight at the hotel.
Days 11 - Ooty - Bangalore
Drive back to Bangalore to board the flight to your onward destination.
Extended Tour
Days 11 - Ooty - Cochin
After having your breakfast in the morning drive to Cochin - "Queen of the Arabian Sea" On arrival check into the hotel. In the evening see a traditional Kathakali Dance show. Stay overNight at the hotel.
Days 12 - Cochin
Have your breakfast and come with us to visit: Jewish Synagogue - Built in 1568, the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth stands, adorned by hundreds of exquisite hand painted Chinese tiles in blue and white. St. Francis Church - originally built out of wood in 1503 and thus earning fame as the oldest European church in India. Dutch Palace - as you climb its stone steps you enter a different world of palanquins and heraldry, and rich murals. Roam about in the cobbled streets, you will love it. Recall your memories of the Days while you spend the Night at the hotel.
Days 13 - Cochin - Periyar
ToDays you will drive to Periyar wildlife sanctuary. Arrive and check into the hotel. In the evening enjoy a boat ride at Lake. You can see the elephants and other animals coming down to the lake's edge to drink and bathe. Stay overNight at the hotel.
Days 14 - Periyar
Explore the Periyar wildlife sanctuary. See elephants, deer, monkeys, squirrels, porcupines and many different kinds of birds. If you're lucky you can see a tiger in the dense undergrowth of the sanctuary. Stay overNight at the hotel.
Days 15 - Periyar - Kovalam
Drive to Kovalam, known for its beautiful beaches. Arrive and check into the hotel and relax. Stay overNight at the hotel.
Days 16 - Kovalam
Days free to relax on Kovalam beach. Stay overNight at the hotel.
Days 17 - Kovalam - Cape Comorin - Kovalam
Full Days excursion to Cape Comorin. Stay overNight at the hotel
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18 - Kovalam - Thiruvananthapuram
Transfer to Airport for your flight home at the end of your India Wildlife Tour.
Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Places Covered : Chennai - Covelong - Bangalore - Hassan via Sravanabelagola - Hassan - Coorg - Nagarhole - Mysore -
Ooty –Munnar – Periyar – Kumarakom – Cochin
Of the large predators that prowl untouched corners of our earth, the tiger is perhaps the most spectacular. It is neither the most powerful nor the most successful, but its appearance inspires a shiver of dread and fascination, its silence, its powerful flowing stride, its cold-eyed stare, its burnished coat, its very presence stops the jungle in its tracks. The deer freeze, call in alarm and flee, peacock squawk and flap away from its path, even the formidable rhino, wild buffalo and elephant eye it with respect. The tiger is the ultimate predator of the great Indian jungles. And it shows itself to humans only if wishes or one is skillful and persistent or sometimes just very lucky by taking this tour.
Day 1 : Chennai
Arrive Chennai and transfer to Fisherman's Cove. Full Days at leisure on the beach.
Days 2 : Mamallapuram - Covelong
A Days of sightseeing. Visit Mamallapuram group of World Heritage monuments including Shore temple and Arjuna's Penance. Also visit the golden city of Kanchipuram - one of the four most sacred places.
Days 3 : Covelong – Kanchipuram
A Days on the beach.
Days 4 : Kanchipuram - Bangalore
Early morning transfer to Chennai Railway station and take train to Bangalore (5 hrs). Late afternoon take a short city tour of this garden city
Days 5: Bangalore - Hassan via Sravanabelagola
Morning drive to Hassan enroute visiting Sravanabelagola (5 hrs). One has to climb 600 steps to reach the hilltop dominated by 1000 years old Gomateshwara statue. The statue is considered to be the tallest monolith (17 m) and most graceful sculptures of the world. Afternoon visit Belur and Halebid temples. The visual is often described as the ‘jewel box’ of Hoysala temple architecture.
Days 6: Hassan - Coorg
Morning drive to Coorg (3 hrs). Afternoon at leisure to explore the rolling hills with plantations of coffee, black pepper vines and the celebrated Coorg orange and cardamom plants.
Days 7 : Coorg - Nagarhole
Morning drive to Nagarhole (4 hrs) and check in at Kabini River Lodge - the hunting lodge of Mysore Maharaja, at the edge of Nagarhole National Park. In the afternoon take a jeep safari in the park
Days 8 : Nagarhole National Park
Morning and afternoon jungle safaris in the Nagarhole National Park. Rest of the Days at leisure by the river
Days 9 : Nagarhole National Park - Mysore
Morning Jungle safari by jeep. Late morning drive to Mysore (3 hrs). Afternoon visit Mysore Royal Palace.
Days 10 : Somnathpur
Morning excursion to Somnathpur (1 hr). Visit Keshava temple built in 1268 AD, richly adorned with carved friezes and sculptured images. Evening visit to Brindavan Gardens, with its many water features, including the musical fountains.
Days 11 : Mysore - Ooty
Morning drive to Ooty (4 hrs) - the erstwhile summer headquarters of the British government in southern India and offers a cool retreat.
Days 12 : Ooty
In the morning proceed by Nilgiri Mountain Railway - toy train to Coonoor across plantations and forest clad
hills with breathtaking views. Drive backs to Ooty and proceed for sight seeing.
Days - 13 : Ooty - Munnar - Eravikulam National Park
On Days 11, the tourists move towards the legendary hill station, which is also the spice capital of Kerala, Munnar. A trip to Eravikulam national park will consume the rest of the Days for a weary tourist with a subsequent overNight stay in the local resort, ending the Days.
Days 14 : Eravikulam National Park - Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
A morning visit to the national park for wildlife sights will include a drive to Periyar in the afternoon which happens to be a run of 3 hours. A preplanned overNight stay in the locally
available resort will round off the Days.
Days - 15 : Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
A morning and evening boat cruise is the star attraction of the sanctuary with the whole concoction being made too good to neglect as one is witness to the regaling sight of wild elephants pleasing themselves in the lake or one can opt for the antics of the domestic and migratory birds, also. OverNight stay in the local hotel ends the Days on a relaxing note.
Days - 16 : Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Kumarakom
The group reaches Kumarakom early in the morning after a long drive of 5 hours. Arrival at Kumarakom leads to the tourists spending the rest of the Days at their own comfort. OverNight stay in the resort, ends the Days on a satisfying note.
Days - 17 : Kumarakoram Bird Sanctuary
A gratifying backwater cruise coupled with an evening visit to the picturesque Kumarakoram Bird Sanctuary form the staple for Days 15 of the wildlife tour. Night time is spent with an overNight stay at the resort.
Days - 18: Kumarakoram Bird Sanctuary - Kochi - Onward Destination
A drive down to Kochi lasts a full 3 hours to be followed by a full Days of touring the city destinations of Kochi. Tourists are moved to city airport for the home ward journey to be undertaken by the enjoying and high-spirited tourists.
Duration : 15 Nights / 16 Days
Places Covered : Chennai (Madras) - Bangalore - Mysore - Nagarhole - Bandipur - Ooty - Cochin (Kochi) - Alleppey - Kumarakom - Periyar - Munnar – Cochin
Day 01 - Arrive Chennai
Arrive Chennai. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Hotel for overNight stay.
Days 02 - In Chennai
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Chennai including. The St. George Fort, built in 1653, is currently used as the state government's secretariat. Santhome Cathedral was built around 14th/15th century and is another colonial structure worth visiting. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Kapaleeshwar Temple is the oldest temple in Chennai. Another important temple in the city dedicated to Lord Krishna is Parthsarthy Temple, Marina Beach, the second longest beach in the world. OverNight at the hotel in Chennai.
Days 03 - Chennai / Bangalore ( Approx 360 kms/ 06 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Bangalore on arrival you will take city tour of Bangalore's botanical gardens before touring the ancient Bull Temple and Tipu Sultan's Palace. OverNight hotel.
Days 04 - Bangalore - Mysore (Approx 147 kms / 3hrs)
Morning drive to Mysore. Proceed for an excursion to Ranganathittu the bird sanctuary near Mysore, Daria Daulat Bagh, Gumbaz in Srirangapatnam, Somnathpur etc. OverNight at hotel in Mysore.
Days 05 : Mysore - Nagarhole (Approx 100 kms / 3 hours drive )
Morning city tour including Maharaja's Palace built as recently as 1897, which is one of the biggest in India; St Philomena's Church etc.; Sri Jauyachamarajendra Art Gallery housed in the Jagmohan Palace, which has a collection of exquisite paintings, Folklore museum, Brindavan Gardens etc. Afternoon drive to Nagarhole. On arrival, check in at Hotel for overNight stay.
Days 06 - Nagarhole
Morning and afternoon jungle visit to the Park. OverNight at the hotel in Nagarhole.
Days 07 : Nagarhole - Bandipur (Approx 190 kms / 04 hours drive )
Morning drive to Bandipur. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon jungle visit to the park. OverNight at the hotel in Ban
Days 08 - In Bandipur
Morning and afternoon jungle visit to the Park. OverNight at the hotel in Bandipur.
Days 09 : Bandipur - Ooty (Approx 80 kms / 3 hrs. drive )
Morning drive to Ooty. Later visit the Botanical gardens and Toda tribal village. Evening at leisure to stroll around the lake. OverNight in Ooty.
Days 10 : Ooty - Cochin (Approx. 250 Kms / 7 hours drive )
Early morning drive to Dodabetta peak the highest in the Nilgiris. Later drive to Cochin. On arrival in Cochin check into hotel for overNight stay.
Days 11 - In Cochin
Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin including Fort Cochin , The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town . The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India . The Santa Cruz dipur. Basilica, originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. OverNight at the hotel in Cochin.
Days 12 : Cochin - Alleppey and board Houseboat (70 kms / 1 ½ hrs drive)
Morning drive to Alleppey and board houseboat. Staying in this moving palace is breathtakingly stimulating experience. While sailing down a maze of canals one sees different scenes from the villages, paddy fields, coconut palms, fisherman and local life. Lunch, dinner next Days breakfast and tea snacks will be provided in the boat. The cool breeze from the Lake make you sleep early in the Night after anchoring in a fancy place. Dinner and OverNight in the houseboat.
Days 13 : Disembark at Kumarakom
Morning disembark at Kumarakom. Afternoon visit Kumarakom Bird sanctuary, noted for migratory birds even from Siberia. Also find time to visit coconut and mangroves. OverNight at hotel.
Days 14 : Kumarakom - Periyar(127 kms - 3 hours drive Morning drive to Periyar. Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Afternoon enjoy boat cruise on Lake Periyar in the National Park, known for herds of wild elephant, bison, deer and spectacular bird life. Evening proceed to visit the spice market. OverNight at the Hotel in Periyar.
Days 15 : Periyar - Munnar (124 Kms / 3 hours drive)
Morning drive to Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala. Visit of Eravikulam National Park,the best place to see Nilgiri Tahr ( Hermitragus Hylcrious) -the mountain goat of South India. Also visit tea plantations.
Days 16 - To Cochin - 130 kms - 03 hours drive
Morning Visit Mattupatty dam. Later drive to Cochin international airport and connect flight to onward destination.
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