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South Indian Wildlife Tour
Duration : 17 Nights / 18 Days
Destinations Covered : Bangalore - Bannerghatta - Mysore - Ranganathittu
- Nagarhole - Bandipur - Ooty - Bangalore - Cochin - Periyar - Kovalam -
Cape Comorin - Thiruvananthapuram - Delhi / Mumbai
Day
01 - Bangalore
Arrive Bangalore you will be met by Travel Horizon representative and
will be transferred to the hotel. Afternoon you are free to enjoy the
splendor of the Garden City of Bangalore. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 - Bangalore - Bannerghatta - Bangalore
Today enjoy a wild adventure in Bannerghatta National Park. The park is
a unique 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. Return Back to
Hotel for overnight.
Day 03 - Bangalore - Mysore
In the morning after your breakfast and travel with us to Mysore - the
"Scotland of India." On arrival, check into the hotel, refresh
yourself . Afternoon visit the Mysore Palace, Chamundi hills . Evening
visit Brindavan Gardens - A site to be loved. The musical fountains and
colorful lights transform this place into a fairyland. Stay overnight
at the hotel.
Day
04 - Mysore - Ranganathittu - Mysore
Full Day excursion to Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, situated on the banks
of the Kaveri River.Enjoy watching many species of birds including storks,
herons, cormorants, egrets, darters, kingfishers and other different water
birds. Crocodiles and otters also live in the water surrounding the six
islets that comprise the sanctuary. The picturesque Balmurli Falls are
also a pretty sight. 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.
Day 05 - Mysore - Nagarhole
Drive to Nagarhole wildlife sanctuary, which is in south of Mysore. Arrive
and check in into the Tourist camp / lodge. Stay overnight at the Wild
camp.
Day 06 - Nagarhole
Enjoy a full day's game viewing in Nagarhole National Park. See various
deer including sambar,chital, elephants and if you're lucky, a leopard
or tiger. You will also see monkeys, squirrels and many species of birds.
Stay overnight at the Wild Camp.
Day 07 - Nagarhole - Bandipur
Travel towards East from Nagarhole on your way to Bandipur National Park.
Arrive and check in into the forest lodge. Stay overnight at the forest
lodge.
Day
08 - Bandipur
Enjoy a full day's jungle safari in Bandipur National Park. Here you can
see elephants, gaur, different species of deer, monkeys, porcupine, many
varieties of birds, lizards, sloth bear, cats and leopards and tigers.
Stay overnight at the forest lodge.
Day 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.
Day 10 - Ooty
Full Day excursion to a Toda Tribal village. See the life of the Toda
people, who are very close to nature. Their handicrafts and hand woven
shawls are bright red, white and black colors, make interesting souvenirs
of your trip. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 - Ooty - Bangalore
Drive back to Bangalore to board the flight to your onward destination.
Extention Programme
Day 11 - Ooty - Cochin
After having your breakfast drive to Cochin - "Queen of Arabian Sea"
On arrival check into the hotel. In the evening see a traditional Kathakali
Dance show. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 - Cochin
After breakfast visit: Jewish Synagogue - Built in 1568, the oldest synagogue
in the commonwealth stands, adorned by various exquisite hand painted
Chinese tiles in blue and white. Visit St. Francis Church - originally
built of wood in 1503 and is known as one of 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. Overnight at Hotel.
Day
13 - Cochin - Periyar
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 bath. Stay overnight
at the hotel.
Day 14 - Periyar
Explore Periyar wildlife sanctuary. See elephants, deer, monkeys, squirrels,
porcupines and many different kinds of birds. You can see a tiger in the
dense undergrowth of the sanctuary. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 - Periyar - Kovalam
Drive to Kovalam, known for its beautiful beaches known to be best in
India. Arrive and check into the hotel and relax. Stay overnight at the
hotel.
Day 16 - Kovalam
Day free to enjoy Kovalam beach. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 17 - Kovalam - Cape Comorin - Kovalam
Full Day excursion to Cape Comorin ( Kanyakumari). Stay overnight at the
hotel.
Day 18 - Kovalam - Thiruvananthapuram - Delhi / Mumbai
Transfer to Airport to board flight to Delhi or Mumbai.
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