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18 DAYS WILDLIFE OF SOUTH INDIA
- Bangalore – Bannerghatta – Mysore – Ranganathittu – Nagarhole – Bandipur – Ooty – Cochin – Periyar – Kovalam – Cape Comorin - Trivandrum
- 17 Nights / 18 Days
Overview
Wildlife Tour India will offer you a chance to explore the diverse wildlife of the Southern region of the country. South India wildlife tour packages allow you to explore the India’s magnificent National park. Wildlife South India Trip cover most famed places: Ranganathittu – Srirangapatnam – Nagarhole – Bandipur – Munnar – Eravikulam National Park – Periyar Tiger Reserve – Alleppey – Kumarakom . Wildlife safari packages south India is the best tour for animal lover who want to explore the wildlife animals’ life and history of them. In this itinerary, spanning in the duration of 17 nights and 18 days, you will visit popular wildlife reserves at Bannerghatta, Ranganathittu, Nagarhole, Bandipur as well as Periyar. That is not all, as you will also get a chance to visit the popular attractions of places like Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty and Cochin. Two of the major attractions of the tour are fun activities on Kovalam beach and a day trip to Cape Comorin.
ITINERARY
DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN BANGALORE
After arrival at Bangalore Airport, meet our DIH representative who’ll escort you to the one of our listed hotels in Delhi. Check-in at the hotel to relax in the cozy comfort of its room. Post lunch, start sightseeing of Bengaluru. You are going to explore a number of tourist attractions like Bangalore Palace, ISKCON temple, Lal Bagh and Vidhana Soudha.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Bengalore.
DAY 2 BANGALORE – BANNARGHATA - BANGALORE
On day 2, post breakfast, leave for Bannerghatta National Park, a popular tourist attraction is also is also one of the richest natural zoological reserves. During your jungle safari, you will be able to spot various wildlife species such as Bengal tiger, leopard, bears and more. In the late evening return back to Bangalore for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel in Bangalore.
DAY 3 BANGALORE – MYSORE
After relishing your breakfast, begin your road journey towards Mysore, popular as “Scotland of India”. After reaching, check into the hotel. Freshen-up and leave for sightseeing. You will cover Mysore Palace. Next in line will be a visit to the Chamundi Hill. The evening is booked for exploring the Brindawan Gardens. The site looks extremely beautiful with colorful lighted musical fountains.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Mysore.
DAY 4 MYSORE – RANGANATHITTU - MYSORE
After breakfast on the 4th day of the tour, leave for a day’s trip to Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. Popular as Paksi Kashi of Karnataka, it is the largest bird sanctuary of the state, spreading in around 40 kms. Enjoy bird watching at the park where you can spot as many as 170 avifauna species, Black-headed Ibis, Lesser Whistling Duck, Indian Shag, Streak-throated Swallows to name a few. Return to Mysore for an overnight stay.
DAY 5 MYSORE – NAGARHOLE
After breakfast on the 5th day, proceed to Nagarhole National Park. Located towards the south of Mysore, it is also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park. On arrival, check into a jungle lodge. Enjoy a post lunch jungle safari into the national park that is home to tiger, Indian bison or gaur and Asian elephants in large numbers.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the lodge in Nagarhole.
DAY 6 NAGARHOLE
The sixth day is also fixed for enjoying a morning and an evening wildlife safari into the national park. In this one of the best well-known national parks of the country, you can spot a large variety of animals and birds including Russell’s viper, vine snake, Indian rock python, yellow legged green pigeon and painted bush quail etc.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the lodge in Nagarhole.
DAY 7 NAGARHOLE - BANDIPUR
Today, you are going to proceed eastwards to Nagarhole towards Bandipur. After arriving at Bandipur National Park, one of the most popular national parks of the country, check into a forest lodge. Embark on a wildlife safari, spotting a large variety of wildlife.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the lodge in Bandipur.
DAY 8 BANDIPUR
Early morning enjoy a nature walk in the park viewing the lush greenery around you. The day is free for the activities of your interest. In the evening, go on a wildlife safari into the Bandipur National Park. You will be able to spot wildlife species such as Indian elephants, gaurs, tigers, sloth bears, gray langurs, Indian giant squirrels.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the lodge in Bandipur.
DAY 9 BANDIPUR - OOTY
Begin your road journey towards Ooty, after relishing breakfast. Once you reach Ooty, move to your hotel. Post lunch, you are going to visit tourist attractions such as the Botanical garden, Doddabetta park. Later, indulge in leisure walk around the tea plantations and the local market.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Ooty.
DAY 10 OOTY
The 10th day is for a day’s excursion to Toda Tribal village. You will enjoy observing the daily activities of the tribal people, their customs, mannerisms, food, lifestyle and so on. Indulge in a little chit-chat with the tribal people. The houses that are Toda huts are quite popular for a special kind of decoration.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Ooty.
DAY 11 OOTY - COCHIN
Post breakfast, begin your road journey to Cochin, popular as “Queen of the Arabian Sea”. Once you reach Cochin, get transferred to your hotel for the check-in formalities. If you want then you can take a little nap or can enjoy the nearby surroundings on foot. The evening is booked for enjoying a Kathakali dance performance.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin.
DAY 12 COCHIN
The 12th day after the breakfast is for enjoying sightseeing. You will have a guided to the popular tourist attraction of the city, You will cover Jewish Synagogue, erected in 1568, this is the oldest synagogue with a beautiful architecture, St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in the country, Dutch Palace, also known the Mattancherry Palace. Here you are going to observe the Kerala murals that depict the Hindu temple art, portraits as well as exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin.
DAY 13 COCHIN – PERIYAR NATIONAL PARK
Today, get transported to the very popular Periyar National Park. After arrival, check -in at the hotel. Also known as Thekkady, it is a popular as an elephant reserve and a tiger reserve. In the evening, indulge in bird watching while boat riding on the Periyar Lake. Dinner around bonfire.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Periyar.
DAY 14 PERIYAR NATIONAL PARK
On the 14th day of the tour, embark on a nature walk to explore the lush surroundings of the park. The afternoon is free for leisure activities. Later, in the evening, again embark on a wildlife safari where you are going to explore the wildlife of the region such as the rare lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri Langur, Dholes , mongoose, foxes and leopards, darters, cormorants, kingfishers etc.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Periyar.
DAY 15 PERIYAR NATIONAL PARK - KOVALAM
Today, by road, get transferred to Kovalam, a beautiful beach town by the Arabian Sea. On arrival, check into the hotel. Relax for some time. If you want then you can leave for exploring the surroundings where you may visit Light House and the Jama Masjid or can take a ride on the wooden catamaran boat.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Kovalam.
DAY 16 KOVALAM
Day 16 is fixed for exploring the popular beach of Kovalam-Lighthouse beach, Hawah beach and Samudra beach. For the whole day, enjoy fun activities at the beach. You can take a stroll, can view the sunset, can observe the fishermen doing their daily chores, can sunbathe or can just relax by the beach.
Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Kovalam.
DAY 17 KOVALAM – CAPE COMORIN - KOVALAM
After breakfast leave for a full- day excursion to Cape Comorin, a popular fishermen’s village, now known as Kanyakumari. Indulge in sightseeing here where you will cover the beach, the market for buying souvenirs, Thiruvalluvar Statue etc. Back to Kovalam for an overnight stay.
DAY 18 KOVALAM – TRIVANDRUM
On the last day of the tour, you are going to get transferred to the Thiruvananthapuram airport for boarding a flight to your onward destination. The tour ends with the sweet memories with Delightful India Holidays.
Note: This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour
Tour Includes:
- AC Car with proficient driver
- An accompanying proficient English Speaking guide for entire tour
- A Mixed of Walking Tour
- Water bottle for guest
Note: Monument entrance fee can be paid directly at the monument.
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