South India abounds in wildlife sanctuaries. So travel South India to explore the rich wild life of the country.
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South India Wildlife Travel

South India Wildlife Travel

Destinations Covered: Bangalore - Mysore - Nagarhole - Coorg - Kadavu (Calicut) - Cochin - Periyar -Kumarakom - Alleppey - Marari - Cochin
Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days

Covered with lush green belts, dark magical backwaters and a mountainous terrain, the unspoilt natural beauty of South India makes it the most enchanting of places. You can witness the natural beauty of this area for yourself by opting for a wildlife travel package here. It will take you through some of the most famous national parks and sanctuaries of India like the Periyar National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Mudumalai National Park, Silent Valley National Park, and so on.

Day 01: Bangalore - Mysore
After you arrive at Bangalore, you will be met by our representatives and driven down to Mysore, about 3 hours away. Check into the hotel on arrival. Thereafter, you go on a brief sightseeing tour in the evening. Night will be spent at the hotel.

Day 02: Mysore - Nagarhole National Park
You drive down to Nagarhole National Park, also called the Rajiv Gandhi National Park, in the morning. It is situated between Mysore and Coorg. A beautiful national park, it has lush forest belt, small streams, valleys and waterfalls. You can expect to see mammals like Elephant, Jackal, Tiger, Panther, Gaur, Muntjac, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Hyena, etc. Important trees found in this park are Rosewood, Teak, Sandalwood and Silver Oak. You can take a brief jeep safari tour of the Nagarhole National Park. Spend the evening leisurely and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Nagarhole National Park
Today, you go on a comprehensive tour of the Nagarhole National Park. Main adventure activities include jeep safari, boat ride, trekking through the thick green belt and so on. You return to the hotel in the evening, have dinner and rest in the hotel room for the night.

Day 04: Nagarhole - Coorg
You drive down to Coorg (Kodagu), about 2 hours from Nagarhole, in the morning. On arrival, you will check in at the hotel. Coorg is rich in wildlife and boasts of having three wildlife sanctuaries - Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary and Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary. The dense green cover in these areas is home to animals like Elephant, Gaur, Deer, Leopard, and so on. After a tour of this scenic hill station, you retire to your hotel room for night stay.

Day 05: Coorg - Calicut
You arrive at Calicut today. On arrival, check in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day leisurely. Overnight stay will be at the hotel only.

Day 06: Calicut Sightseeing (Kadavu)
Kadavu is a tropical forest situated in Calicut. It's almost like a paradise for nature lovers, embodying river Chaliyar, rich flora, fauna, green paddy fields, waterfalls and mountain ranges. You can explore the natural surroundings of Kadavu, take backwater cruises or watch the marvelous Theyyam, Kalaripattyu and other local art forms here, held during temple festivals between October and March. Night stay will be at the hotel.

Day 07: Calicut - Cochin
In the morning, you will leave for the Cochin city and on arrival, you will check-in at the hotel. Rest a bit and leave for a brief tour of the enchanting port city. Night stay is at the hotel.

Day 08: Cochin - Periyar
You leave Cochin to reach Periyar today. After you check in at the hotel, briefly tour around Periyar. Take a ferry ride across the famous Lake Periyar in the afternoon. Have dinner and rest at the hotel overnight.

Day 9: Periyar Sightseeing
You tour the Periyar National Park today. A major portion of this protected region is covered with dense evergreen or semi-evergreen rain forests. Here, you will find very tall tropical tree species like Vateria indica, Cullenia exarillata, etc. This park is home to approximately 62 types of mammals, including many threatened ones like Gaur, Sambar, Barking Deer, Leopard, and so on. Night stay will be at the hotel.

Day 10: Periyar - Kumarakom
You drive down to Kumarakom today. Check-in at the resort on arrival. Take a cruise across the backwaters during sunset. Overnight is at the hotel.

Day 11: Kumarakom - Alleppey - Marari Beach Resort
In the morning, you take a backwater boat cruise passing through narrow canals to Alleppey. Total duration of the cruise will be about two and a half hours. When you reach Alleppey, you will be transferred by car to the Marari beach resort.

Day 12: Marari Beach Sightseeing
You head for the Marari beach today, situated near Allepey. The beach takes its name from the place of its origination i.e. Mararikulam, a serene little fishing village. Popular tourist activities here include taking cruises on the backwaters, visits to traditional coir-making units, lazing around in the sun, indulging in exciting water sports, swimming in the pellucid waters or even playing a game of beach volleyball. You retire to your hotel room and rest for the night there.

Day 13: Marari - Cochin
In the morning, you leave the resort for Cochin City. From there, you will board the plane to your destination.


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