Tour ID : WLDI-006
Duration : 18 Days
Destination : Bangalore - Madikeri - Mysore -
Ranganathittu - Nagarhole - Bandipur - Ooty.
Theme : Wildlife, Eco-tourism, Historical, Heritage,
Cultural, Pilgrimage, Backwaters.
Attractions : Elephant Safari, Jeep Safari, Tigers, Lions,
Birds, Backwaters.
Day To Day Itinerary
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
splendour of the Garden City of Bangalore. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 - Bangalore - Bannerghatta - Bangalore
On the second day 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.
Day 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
appreciated. The musical fountains and colourful 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 seeing many species of birds including
storks, herons, cormorants, egrets, darters, kingfishers and other 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. 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.
Day 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.
Day 06 - Nagarhole
Enjoy a full day'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.
Day 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.
Day 08 - Bandipur
Enjoy a full day'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.
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.
Full day 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 colours, 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.
Day 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.
Day 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
day while you spend the night at the hotel.
Day 13 - Cochin - Periyar
Today 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.
Day 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 sight 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. Arrive and check into
the hotel and relax. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 16 - Kovalam
Day free to relax on Kovalam beach. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 17 - Kovalam - Cape Comorin - Kovalam
Full Day excursion to Cape Comorin. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 18 - Kovalam - Thiruvananthapuram - Delhi / Mumbai
Transfer to Airport for the flight to Delhi or Mumbai for to connecting
International flight back home at the end of your India Wildlife Tour.
