Duration: 15 Nights - 16 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Bangalore - Nagarhole - BR Hills -
Bandipur - Ooty - Munnar - Eravikulam - Periyar - Kumarakom - Kochi
Day 01: Delhi
Begain your tour
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's "South India Wildlife Tour"!
On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Delhi
Full day sight seeing tour of tour of the city.
Visit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple,
Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping
centre of New Delhi.
Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one
of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites
of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping
centre of Old Delhi.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03: Delhi - Bangalore-Mysore
On the day 3 of your tour transfer to Delhi airport to catch flight for Bangalore.
Upon arrival at Bangalore you will be met and transferred directly to Mysore.
On route to Mysore, visit island fortress of Srirangapatnam, the capital of
Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, Tipu's Palace, Gumbaz, Tipu's Summer Palace.
On reaching Mysore, transfer to a hotel and visit illuminated Vrindavan gardens
and Krishnarajasagar dam in the evening. Overnight: Hotel
Day 04: Mysore - Nagarhole (Approx 100 kms / 3 hours drive )
After breakfast proceed on a city tour of Mysore.
Visit Maharaja 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.
Later in the afternonn dive to Nagarhole. On arrival, check in at Hotel for
overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 05: Nagarhole National Park
Early morning wildlife tours and bird screening in the park or a Coracle ride
on the Kabini River are the engagements which kick start an eventful day 5 of
the tour. Enjoy an evening jeep ride or an Elephant ride Into the Nagarhole
jungle.
Nagarhole National Park: Established in 1955 as a sanctuary and designated as
a National park in 1975, the park was later renamed as Rajiv Gandhi National
Park after the late Prime Minister of India. In Kannada it stands for 'Snake
River', a few serpentine streams fork through the rich tropical forests of the
park. On its northern confines is the Kabini River and on its southern fringes
is the Bandipur national park. A dam on the Kabini River and its picturesque
reservoir demarcates the two national parks. During the dry season (February.
June), this artificial lake attracts a large number of animals, making it an
ideal spot for sighting wildlife.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 06: Nagarhole National Park - BR Hills
This morning after breakfast drive to the spectacular Wildlife-B R Hills.
Check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
BR Hills constitute a live link between the Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats
facilitating an active exchange of gene pools between them. Thus this sanctuary
serves as an important biological bridge for the biota of the entire Deccan
plateau. The hills are in the Yelandur taluk of Chamarajanagar district of
Karnataka. The hills are contiguous with the Satyamangalam range southwards,
in the Erode district of Tamil Nadu. The area is 90 km from Mysore and 180
km from Bangalore
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07: BR Hills
Day 7 is another day of morning and evening wildlife viewing and strenuous
bird watching.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 08: BR Hills - Bandipur National Park
This morning depart Bandipur which is a 4 hour drive after devouring a hearty
breakfast. Upon arrival check into your hotel. Later visit Bandipur National
Park.
Bandipur National Park: Nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats mountains,
the Bandipur National Park is well-known for its expansive tracts of virgin
forest. Once a popular game reserve of the Mysore Maharajas, today Bandipur
National Park is part of the Niligiri Biosphere Reserve encompassing the Nagarhole
National Park, Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala and Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
in Tamil Nadu.
In 1973 Bandipur wildlife sanctuary was conferred the status of a designated
tiger reserve as per the ambitious Project Tiger Scheme launched by the World
Wide Fund (WWF). In 1974, the Bandipur wildlife sanctuary was declared a National
Park under the Wildlife Protection Act. Since then stringent anti-poaching measures
have resulted in a steady increase in the big cat population.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 09: Bandipur National Park
Full day free to visit Bandipur National Park. Day 9 includes within its schedule
a round of morning and evening wildlife viewing and bird watching.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Bandipur National Park-Ooty
Early morning after breakfast, drive towards Ooty- the Beautiful leading hill
resort of south India. Situated in the heart of the Nilgiris (Blue Mountains),
at the height of 2287 Mtr., it lies on a plateau and looks like a vast park.
Lofty hills add to the grandeur of the scenery. Its climate is similar to summer
in England. The terraced beautiful gardens, which are landmark in Ooty. Ooty
is also known for its tea & coffee plantations.
Upon arrival check in at Hotel.
Later visit the Tea plantations and cherish the scenic beauty of Ooty. Visit
the lake, Botanical Gardens, Conoor Tea Gardens, Sim’s Park, Dolphin’s
Nose. Later visit Film shooting points & other points of interest or shopping
etc.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Ooty - Munnar - Eravikulam National Park
On the 11 of your tour, drive to the beautiful hill station of Munnar set amid
Southern India's most dramatic mountain scenery and the combination of craggy
Peaks, Manicured Tea Estates.Crisp mountain air makes Munnar a delightful alternative
to the better known hill stations of Tamil Nadu. It is a perennial favorite
of 'Honeymooners' and offer magnificent scenery and wonderful walks. At Munnar
you are free to explore its beauty of nature.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12: Eravikulam National Park -Idukki Dam- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Day free to visit Eravikulam National park, which is home to the endangered
specie of a mountain goat called the Nilgiri Tahr. The national park also has
number of exotic plants. The highest peak of south India called Anaimudi is
located in this sanctuary, which lends a mystical charm to the landscape.
Later drive to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam. On arrival check in at
your pre-booked hotel.
Periyar Wildlife sanctuary: It is home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar,
deer, the great Indian tiger and more. One of the well known wildlife sanctuaries
in the south, Periyar sanctuary attracts a large number of nature lovers every
year. Also called the Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, this place is ideal for watching
the animals in their natural habitat. The forest here, slopes into the manmade
lake at the bottom of the hill. This lake serves as the waterhole for the animals
and they come here to drink or take a dip. Elephants, Gaur, Sambhar and even
tigers can be spotted here. The best season to visit the park is between October
and June.
Evening go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals.
Other attractions of the sanctuary are the Sambhar, Bison, Spotted Deer, Tigers,
Leopards, Malabar Flying Squirrels, Stripe necked Mongooses, etc. There are
over 260 species of birds here, including Nilgiri Wood Pigeons, blue-winged
Parakeets, White bellied Tree Pies, laughing Thrushes and Fly Catchers.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13: 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: Hotel
Day 14: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Kumarakom
This morning after a leisurely breakfast drive to Kumarakom. Upon arrival, check
into your hotel. Relax for the remaining part of the day.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 15: Kumarakoram Bird Sanctuary
A gratifying backwater cruise coupled with an evening visit to the picturesque
Kumarakoram Bird Sanctuary form the staple for Day 15 of the wildlife tour.
Night time is spent with an overnight stay at the resort.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16: Kumarakoram Bird Sanctuary - Kochi
This morning after breakfast transfer to Cochin International airport to board
the flight for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable
memories of your "South India Wildlife Tour" escorted by Vardhman
Vacations.
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