South India Wildlife Tour |
Day 01 Bangalore:
Welcome on board at Bangalore airport, meet our tour representative who will escort you to the cab to be driven to the hotel. Bangalore also referred as Garden City or the Silicon Valley of India. It is regarded to be one of the India’s most progressive and liberal cities. This modern cosmopolitan and industrial city with its beautiful buildings, parks, gardens, broad tree-lined avenues welcomes the tourists. The official city of Bangalore was founded by Kempe Gowda. Check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Bull Temple, Kempe Gowda Fort, Tipu’s Summer Palace, Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park, Lalbagh botanical garden, Vidhana Soudha, Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium, Musical fountain, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 02 Bangalore – Mysore:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Mysore – the second largest city in Karnataka. Mysore was earlier the capital of the Wodeyars and is situated in the southern part of the Deccan Plateau. The city was named after the mythical Mahisuru, where the goddess Chamndi slew the demon Mahishasura. This city of fragrance of sandal wood, musk and rose still retains it oriental aura of royal splendour. The city of Mysore comes alive to gaiety and grandeur during the ten day dusshera festival celebration held every year. The city today is a pleasant city with an old world charm. On reaching Mysore check in hotel and later on drive out for the local tour. Visit the Mysore Palace, St. Phelomena’s Church, Brindavan Gardens, Mysore zoo, the art gallery, the rail museum, Chamundi hills, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 03 Mysore – Bandipur :
Morning after breakfast, drive to Bandipur National Park on arrival check in jungle resort . It is located 80 Kms from Mysore. It is one of the Tiger Reserves where the project Tiger Scheme was launched. The main motto of this project was to protect and save the tigers. While one goes out for a jungle safari one can view the wild beasts like bisons, panthers, deers, tigers, etc can be seen in their natural habitat. The tuskers leading their herds to the water hole are a very pleasant view. Late in the evening check in resort and over night stay at resort .
Day 04 Bandipur – Mudumalai:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary. It is situated on the foothills of the Nilgiris. It spreads over an area of 321 sq kms and is part of the Bandipur in Karnataka and Wyanad in Kerala. This sanctuary is home to chitals, bisons, tigers, panthers, the sloth bear and crocodiles. On reaching Mudumalai check in resort rest of the day is at leisure and over night stay at resort
Day 05 :Mudumalai
Morning after breakfast move out for the safari tour. One can view the wild elephants, crocodiles, tigers, panthers, various species of birds, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 06 Mudumalai – Wayanad:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Wayanad in Kerala. This sanctuary is also called as the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary and is a remote rainforest reserve connected to Bandipur National Park, Karnataka and Mudumalai Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu. The sprawling spice plantations, luxuriant forests and rich cultural traditions attract the tourists. On reaching Wayanad check in hotel and later on move out for the safari. One can view the elephants, leopards, tigers, civet cats, wild dogs, bisons, monitor lizards, wide variety of snakes and also wide range of birds like babblers, cuckoos, jungle fowls, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 07 Wayanad – Cochin:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Cochin. It has a magnificent natural harbor almost in the center of the city. Cochin is also called as Kochi it has long been a magnet for traders its architecture shows influences of each Successive arrival from Portuguese to the Dutch to the British the main attraction of Cochin which you will covering in the local tour is Chinese fishing nets, Fort Kochi, St Francis’s Church, Santa Cruz Cathedral, Mattancherri Palace, Willington Island etc and over night stay at the hotel.
Day 08 Cochin – Alleppey – Kumarakom:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Alleppey. It is one of the backwater destinations in Kerala. On arrival Alleppey Get ready for an unimaginable and unforgettable experience of Kerala Backwater’s which is called as Jewel’s of Kerala .Yes you are right to day you will be boarding a House boat for 24 hrs backwater cruise first let me explain the special feature’s of a House boat .House Boat was called as Kettuvallam long back this boats were used to transport rice and Coir around the backwaters now this has become the main attraction of Kerala each houseboat is of excellent construction and luxurious furnishing with exquisite flooring, hull and valavara (canopy). They are in top cruise worthy condition. With a sun deck, spacious living/dining area. with attached toilets. Houseboat is usually manned by a crew, comprising a cook, a guide and oarsman. While aboard you can avail similar facilities offered in a star hotel. All meals will be served inside the house boat dinning hall by afternoon 12.00pm board the house boat for a backwater cruise covering Alleppey & Kumarakom backwaters and over night stay at house boat.
Day 09 Kumarakom:
Morning at 9:00 am check out of the houseboat at Kumarakom as you would have reached there by then. Board the cab and transfer to the Backwater resort and then proceed for a local tour of Kumarakom. Kumarakom lies on the eastern shore of Vembanad Lake .Kumarakom is a popular holiday destination .The Lake shore around Kumarakom has been turned in to a bird sanctuary which can be explored on foot .This lake provides boating ,fishing and sight seeing experience Kumarakom tourist village offers House boat Cruises which one of the main attraction of Kerala .
Day 10 Kumarakom –Munnar
Early Morning check out backwater resort and drive to Munnar heading towards Munnar the road Winds its way through endless tea plantation you can see as though a green carpet is spread over a huge area to welcome you to this beautiful hill station .Munnar is a nature rich place there are enchanting high ranges ,lakes streams and lovely view of low flying clouds and mist filled valleys . Munnar is situated at the confluence of three rivers at a height of 6000 ft .Munnar is the highest town in Kerala and lies at the heart of Tea country .On arrival Munnar you will be checking in resort and rest of the day is at leisure and over night stay at resort.
Day 11 Munnar:
This morning after breakfast at resort move out for an in and around local tour of Munnar .Visit Anaimudi Mountain this is the highest peak of South India. Eravikulam National Park this lies to the north of Munnar on the slopes of Anaimudi .visitors are limited to a small section of the sanctuary near to he entrance to protect the rare flora and fauna of the region .The Main attraction of the park is Nilgiri Tahr one of the rarest Mountain goats in the world . Mattupatty Dam& Lake , Top Station this place lies at the east of Munnar .Mattupatty Dam has created a large lake that extends back to the hills you can hire boats to explore the waters further. On the way back to resort visit View point and Munnar town Were you can buy Tea Powder ,Cardamom etc and over night stay at resort .
Day 12 :Munnar - Thekkedy:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Thekkedy. It is also known as Periyar, it is 190kms from Cochin. Thekkedy is noted for its wildlife and scenic beauty The Main attractions of Thekkedy is “Periyar wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve” it is India’s most successful wildlife protection project covering an area of nearly 800 sq km. On arrival Thekkedy check in resort rest of the day is at leisure evening you can take an Elephant ride around Periyar Lake and over night stay at Thekkedy.
Day 13Thekkedy:
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour. Visit Mullaiperiyar Dam across the Periyar river .Periyar wild life sanctuary one of the most popular ways to see the sanctuary is to take a boat around Periyar lake . Periyar wild life sanctuary one of the most popular ways to see the sanctuary is to take a boat around Periyar lake .Periyar wild life is also famous for Elephants and over night stay at resort.
Day 14 Thekkedy – Madurai:
Morning after breakfast, drive to Madurai, one of the ancient most cities of India. It is one of south India’s oldest cities and has been a centre of learning and pilgrimage for centuries. The city is said to be blessed by Mauram (nectar) from Lord Shiva’s lock. Sri Meenakshi Amman located at the heart of the city is the famous tourist attractions here. It is the best example for the Dravidian style of architecture. The gopurams are covered with beautiful profusion of multicolored images of gods, goddesses, animals and mythical figures. Madurai is popularly known as the ‘Temple Town of South India’. On reaching Madurai check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Mahal, Mariamman Teppakulam tank, the government museum, etc. Late in the evening return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 15Madurai
Morning after breakfast transfer to Madurai airport to board your flight to onward destination
