Wildlife of the South

Assisted transfer to your hotel from airport / railway station. In the afternoon, explore the Garden City of Bangalore. You may cover attractions like Lal Bagh, Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore Palace etc. Overnight stay.

Tour Destinations: Banglore-Mysore-Nagarhole- Bandipur-Ooty

Tour Duration: 10 nights/ 11 days

Offer Price: Price On Request

Description

Day 1: Arrival at Bangalore

Day 2: Bangalore - Bannerghatta - Bangalore

After breakfast, leave for a wildlife safari at Bannerghatta National Park, popular for housing tigers and lions, rescued from circuses of India. During your safari, you are going to cover wild animals which will include tigers, lions, leopards, elephants, several species of deer and other animals too. Do not miss visiting the Children’s Corner, the Reptile House and the Snake Park. Return back to Bangalore for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Bangalore – Mysore (181 km/3.5 hrs)

After breakfast, begin your road journey for Mysore, referred to as the ‘Scotland of India’. On reaching, check-in at the hotel. Later, leave for sightseeing that will include the Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills and the Brindavan Gardens. During the evening, the garden looks beautiful with musical fountains and colorful lights. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Mysore - Ranganathittu - Mysore

The 4th day of the tour is fixed for visiting the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. Also referred to as Paksi Kashi of Karnataka, it is located on the banks of river Kaveri. Indulge in bird watching that will include both home and migratory birds. The avifauna species you can spot include storks, herons, cormorants, egrets, darters, kingfishers and more. Along with this, you will also see crocodiles and otters in action. Enjoy a boat ride along the river followed by a visit to Balmurli Falls, a popular picnic spot. Return back to Mysore for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Mysore – Nagarhole (54 km/1 hrs)

After breakfast, hit the road to go to Nagarhole National Park, towards the south of Mysore. Also popular as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, it is known for a healthy tiger-predator ratio. After arrival, check- in at the jungle lodge. Have your lunch and later leave for nature walk, exploring the lush greenery around you. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6: Nagarhole National Park

Indulge in the wildlife safaris to the park today. Explore and spot a variety of animals and birds, including Gaur, Deer, Sambar, Chital, Elephants, Leopard, Monkeys, Squirrels, Malabar grey hornbill, white cheeked barbet etc. Stay overnight.

Day 7: Nagarhole – Bandipur (123 km/3 hrs)

Today, after breakfast, drive eastwards of Nagarhole towards Bandipur National Park, the former private hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Mysore. In the year 1973, it was declared as a tiger reserve. On arrival, check into a lodge. Enjoy a nature walk around your lodge. Overnight stay.

Day 8: Bandipur

The 8th day is fixed for a wildlife safari into the Bandipur National Park. During the safari, you are going to spot various species of animals such as Indian elephants, gaurs, tigers, sloth bears, chital, gray langurs, Indian giant squirrels and around 220 species of birds. Overnight stay.

Day 9: Bandipur – Ooty (48 km/1.5 hrs)

After breakfast, hit the road to reach Ooty, a beautiful hill town in Tamil Nadu, referred to as ‘Queen of Hill Stations’. Post check-in at the hotel, leave for exploring the tourist spots like the Botanical garden, Doddabetta park and tea plantations. Stay overnight.

Day 10: Ooty

The day is fixed for an excursion to a Toda Tribal village, inhabited by the Todas which is a pastoral community. Observe the daily lifestyle of people. Shop for their handicrafts and hand-woven shawls in bright colors such as red, white and black colors. A visit to the cone-shaped local Dairy Temple would be a perfect way to retire for the day. Back to Ooty for an overnight stay.

Day 11: Ooty - Bangalore (266 km/5.5 hrs)

Transfer to the Bangalore airport or railway station, for boarding for your onward destination.

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