Safari in South India

Highlight of the tour :
KABINI RIVER LODGE - ONE OF THE TOP FICE WILDLIFE RESORTS IN THE WORLD :
Nestled in the southern fringes of the Nagarhole National Park, the Kabini River Lodge is a perfect getaway for nature lovers. The breathtaking locale with the tranquil backwaters of the River Kabini presents an ideal setting for a long-awaited vacation. Once the hunting lodge of the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore, Kabini River Lodge is today rated by the British Tatler’s Travel Guide as one of the top 5 wildlife resorts in the world. Kabini is pure elephant country as one can see numerous herds at a time. However, the blaze of the elusive tiger always haunts you as you roam through the verdant jungle here. Once widely known for the mass elephant-trapping operations called 'Khedda', Kabini stands as the one of the brightest beacons for wildlife preservation in India today.

Day 01 : Arrive in Banglore
Arrive in Banglore , meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel . overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 : Bangalore - Hassan (189 kms / 04 hrs)
Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Hassan. Enroute visit Sravanabelagola, where exists the 17 mtr tall monolith statue of King Bahubal, atop a hill. This is a very popular Jain Pilgrimage site. This statue is washed with Milk, Coconut water, Sandal paste once every 12yrs and witnessed by million devotees. Proceed on to visit the Hoysala and Channakeshava Temples in Belur, that were built by the Hoysala kings in the fifteenth century that stand examples of the culture that existed and high technique of architecture in this part of India.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Hassan - Kabini (190 kms / 06 hrs)
Early breakfast at the hotel and drive to Kabini. Nagarahole Nestled in the southern fringes of the Nagarahole National Park, this is the perfect getaway for natural lovers the breathtaking environment with the tranquil backwaters of the River Kabini presents an ideal setting for a long-awaited vacation. Afternoon safari.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Kabini
In the morning get ready for Morning Wildlife safari, After lunch again Wildlife safari. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Kabini - Mysore (80 kms / 2 hrs)
Morning drive to Mysore. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Mysore city visiting Maharaja's Palaces, Chamundi Hills & Somnathpur. Evening visit Brindavan Gardens, the musical fountains & colorful lights transform this place into a fairyland in the evening.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Mysore
Morning excusion to Somnathpur Situated at a distance of 35kms from Mysore, this village has one of the best preserved and the only complete Hoysala temple. The various sculptures and carvings of the Kesava temple depict the stories from the Hindu mythologies and epics.
Overnight at hotel

Day 07 : Mysore - Bandipur (80 kms / 2 hrs)
After having breakfast in the morning we will drive to Bandipur National Park and in the afternoon we will visit the wildlife sanctuary in jeeps. This Park is one the many reserves located within the forest belt between the Western Ghats and the Nilgiri Mountains, it lies in the southern state of Karnataka and covers a forest area of 865 square kilometers. The Bandipur National Park gained the status of a national park in 1974 and is one of the original 9 tiger reserves under the watchful eye of "Project Tiger". Bandipur has a good population of wildlife - The Royal Bengal Tiger, Elephant, Spotted Deer and Sambar, Gaur and Flying Squirrel, four horned Antelope, Nilgiri Langur and Sloth Bear. The park has 1900 elephants , making it the park's most prominent features.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Bandipur
In the morning and in the afternoon we will visit the wildlife sanctuary in jeeps. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : Bandipur - Ooty (85 kms / 2 hrs)
Morning enjoy the safari in the national park , later after breakfast drive to Ooty . On arrival checkin at the hotel .
Afternoon at Leisure . Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Ooty
Morning sightseeing tour of Ooty-was first discovered by the Collector of Coimbatore John Sullivan who built a residence and then the Lake. With its green downs, gentle rains and mild temperatures all year round, it was adopted as their summer home by British officials and planters in South India. The downs of Ooty might well be in Devon of Yorshire-there are 80 kms of them offering golf, hunting or pleasant walks & hikes. Ooty still maintains its definite air of elegance and there are British Raj reminders everywhere-notably in the stone cottages with flower gardens, the beautiful Botanical gardens (1840), the Churches, tea gardens and eucalyptus plantations. Ootacamund derives its name from "Toda" term meaning village of huts". The Todas, the original settlers here before the British were an aboriginal tribe and lived in barrel-shaped huts .
Overnight at Hotel

Day 11 : Ooty - Coimbatore (90 kms / 2 hrs)
Morning drive to Coimbatore, situated on the banks of river Noyyal, is the third largest city of Tamil Nadu. The city is known as the Manchester of South India and is known for its textile factories, engineering firms, automobile parts manufacturers, health care facilities, educational institutions, and hospitality industries. Afternoon visit Coimbatore city Including textile factory. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Coimbatore - Munnar (260 kms / 7 hrs)
Morning drive to the delightful hill station of Munnar . Afternoon visit tea garden and trek around your resort . Overnight at Hotel

Day 13 : Munnar - Periyar (100 kms / 3 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Periyar which lies in the shade of Cardamom Hills and is a beautiful area of tranquil winding. Check-in at Hotel . Late afternoon enjoy a boat safari in Lake Periyar in the National Park, known for herds of wild elephant, bison, deer and spectacular bird life. Overnight at Hotel

Day 14 : Periyar - Madurai (130 kms / 4 hrs)
Morning 02 hours trekking in National park, After breakfast, drive to Madurai. On arrival checkin at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 : Madurai
Morning sightseeing of Madurai is synonymous with the Sri Meenakshi temple, dedicated to Sri Meenakshi , the consort of Lord Shiva. The temple complex is one of the biggest in India also visit palace , old city and temple tank. Evening again visit temple to attend aarti ceremony.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 16 : Madurai - Bangalore (1150/2015)
Morning transfer to railway station to board the train to Bangalore. Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel for farewell dinner. Overnight at hotel.

Day 17 : Leave - Bangalore
Morning transfer to International airport to connect your onward flight.

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