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South India Wildlife Tour

16 days
From Bangalore to Kochi (Cochin)
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bangalore

    Start point
    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Bangalore.)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Monarch or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day guided tour of Bangalore
    • Visit Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens
    • Visit Bull Temple
    • Drive past Vidhana Soudha
    Landmarks
    Lal Bagh Botanical Gardens
    Bull Temple
    Vidhana Soudha
  2. Day 2

    Bangalore to Mysore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sandesh Pride or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Srirangapatna Fort and Temple
    • Visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    • Visit Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
    • Visit Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
    • Visit Brindavan Gardens and musical fountains
    • Visit flower and sandalwood market
    • Visit handicraft museum
    Landmarks
    Srirangapatna Fort
    Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
    Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
    Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
    Brindavan Gardens
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  3. Day 3

    Mysore

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sandesh Pride or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Full-day guided tour of Mysore
    • Visit Mysore Palace
    • Visit Chamundi Hills
    • Visit Rajendra Art Gallery
    Landmarks
    Mysore Palace
    Chamundi Hills
    Rajendra Art Gallery
  4. Day 4

    Mysore to Nagarhole

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kalindi River Resort or Similar)
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  5. Day 5

    Nagarhole

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kalindi River Resort or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Nagarhole National Park visit
    • Coracle ride at Kabini River
    • Jungle safari at Nagarhole National Park with Professional Naturalist

    Optional Activities

    • Jeep safari at Nagarhole
    • Elephant ride at Nagarhole
    Landmarks
    Nagarhole National Park
    Kabini River
  6. Day 6

    Nagarhole to Bandipur

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mountain View Resort or Similar)
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  7. Day 7

    Bandipur

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mountain View Resort or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Jungle safari at Bandipur National Park with Professional Naturalist
    Landmarks
    Bandipur National Park
  8. Day 8

    Bandipur to Ooty

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tea Nest or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Botanical Garden
    • Visit Doddabetta Peak
    • Visit Tea Plantations
    Landmarks
    Botanical Garden
    Doddabetta Peak
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  9. Day 9

    Ooty to Munnar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Eastend or Similar)
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  10. Day 10

    Munnar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Eastend or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mattupetty Dam
    • Visit Pothamedu Viewpoint
    • Visit Devikulam
    • Visit Pallivasal Waterfalls
    • Visit Attukal Waterfalls
    • Visit Nyayamakad Waterfalls
    • Visit Chithirapuram
    • Visit Rajamala
    • Visit Eravikulam National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Evening walk at Tea Estate
    Landmarks
    Mattupetty Dam
    Eravikulam National Park
  11. Day 11

    Munnar to Periyar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Periyar Meadows or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Periyar National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Cardamom plantation areas tour
    Landmarks
    Periyar National Park
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  12. Day 12

    Periyar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Periyar Meadows or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride at Periyar Lake
    • Elephant safari at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Visit Kumily
    • Visit Mangala Temple
    • Visit Devi Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Bamboo rafting at Periyar
    • Border hiking at Periyar
    Landmarks
    Periyar Lake
  13. Day 13

    Periyar to Alleppey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Houseboat), Dinner (Dinner at Houseboat)
    Accommodation
    Houseboat (Standard House Boat)

    Included Activities

    • Backwater houseboat journey
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  14. Day 14

    Alleppey to Kumarakom

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kumarakom Heritage or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely stroll at backwaters
    • Traditional Ayurvedic massage at local spa
    Landmarks
    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
  15. Day 15

    Kumarakom to Cochin

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Abad Atrium or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day guided tour of Cochin
    • Visit Fort Kochi
    • Visit Marine Drive
    • Visit Hill Palace
    • Visit St. Francis Church
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit Pareekshith Thampuran Museum
    • Visit Pallipuram Fort
    • Visit Santa Cruz Basilica
    • Visit Bolgatty Island
    • Visit Indo Portuguese Museum
    Landmarks
    Fort Kochi
    Hill Palace
    St. Francis Church
    Dutch Palace
    Santa Cruz Basilica
    Bolgatty Island
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  16. Day 16

    Cochin

    End point
    Kochi, Kerala, India (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in Kochi (Cochin).)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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