Southern Wildlife Tour

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Bangalore

  Arrive Bangalore. On arrival you will be received by our representative for transfer to hotel.
  
  Bangalore is the third largest city in India and is the center of India's fifth-largest metropolitan area. Located in southern India on the Deccan Plateau, it is the capital of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is known as the "Silicon Valley of India" because of its role as the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter. Located at a height of over 3,000 feet (914.4 m) above sea level, Bangalore is known for its pleasant climate throughout the year. Its elevation is the highest among the major large cities of India. The city is amongst the top ten preferred entrepreneurial locations in the world.
  
  Bangalore is home to many well-recognized educational and research institutions in India, such as Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Indian Institute of Management (Bangalore) (IIMB), and National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS). Numerous public sector heavy industries, technology companies, aerospace, telecommunications, and defense organizations, such as Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Infosys, and Wipro are headquartered in the city. A demographically diverse city, Bangalore is a major economic and cultural hub and the second-fastest growing major metropolis in India. The city also houses the Kannada film industry. As a growing metropolitan city in a developing country, Bangalore confronts substantial pollution and other logistical and socio-economic problems. With a gross domestic product (GDP) of US$83 billion, Bangalore is fourth among the top 15 cities contributing to India’s overall GDP.
  
  Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bangalore - city with its centuries - old trees, sub - tropical herbs and well laid out gardens. Visit the beautiful botanical gardens of ‘Lal Bagh’, the ‘Nandi Bull Temple’, the impressive building of the ‘Vidhana Souda’ (Secretariat). Continue onwards to the ‘Palace of Tipu Sultan’. It was started by Hyder Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan. One of the three summer palaces built by the two Mysore rulers, it is made entirely of wood, except for the internal pillar supports. Within are gloriously painted walls, ceilings, and balconies in red, black and gold. Bangalore has rapidly become an important industrial center and, has been nicknamed the 'Silicon Valley' of India. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Hotspots : Lal Bagh, Bull Temple, Botanical Garden
  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 2 : Bangalore - Mysore

  Morning drive to Mysore (140 kms). On arrival check-in at the hotel.
  
  In the late afternoon visit the Mysore Palace. Overnight at the hotel. Mysore is the third largest city in the state of Karnataka, India, which served as the capital city of Mysore Princely Kingdom (Kingdom of Mysore) for nearly six centuries, from 1399 until 1947. Located at the base of the Chamundi Hills about 146 km (91 mi) southwest of the state capital Bangalore, it is spread across an area of 128.42 km2 (50 sq mi).
  
  The Kingdom of Mysore was ruled by the Wodeyar dynasty, except for a brief period in the late 18th century when Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan were in power. Patrons of art and culture, the Wodeyars contributed significantly to the cultural growth of the city. The cultural ambience and achievements of Mysore earned it the sobriquet Cultural capital of Karnataka.
  
  Mysore is noted for its palaces, including the Mysore Palace, and for the festivities that
  take place during the Dasara festival when the city receives a large number of tourists. It lends its name to the Mysore style of painting, the sweet dish Mysore Pak, the Mysore Peta (a traditional silk turban) and the garment known as the Mysore silk saree. Tourism is the major industry, while information technology has emerged as a major employer alongside the traditional industries. Mysore depends mainly on rail and bus transport for inter-city connections. It also has an Airport serving the city, also known as Mandakalli Airport. The city was the location of the first private radio station in India. Mysore houses Mysore University, which has produced several notable authors, particularly in the field of Kannada literature. Cricket is the most popular sport in the city, however it has many other sport facilities.

  • Hotspots : Mysore Palace

• Day 3 : Mysore - Nagarhole

  Morning drive to Nagarhole (96 kms). On arrival check-in at the hotel for 03 nights.
  
  Nagarhole National Park also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park is a national park located in Kodagu district and Mysore district in Karnataka state in South India.
  
  This park was declared the thirty seventh Project Tiger tiger reserve in 1999. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Western Ghats Nilgiri Sub-Cluster of 6,000 km2 (2,300 sq mi), including all of Nagarhole National Park, is under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site.
  
  The park has rich forest cover, small streams, hills, valleys and waterfalls. The park has Overnight at the hotel.

  • Hotspots : Nagarhole National Park, Mysore, Nagarhole National Park
  • Themes : Heritage, Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 4 : Nagarhole

  Morning & Evening game viewing. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 5 : Nagarhole

  Morning & Evening game viewing. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 6 : Nagarhole - Ooty

  Morning drive to Ooty (64 kms). Upon arrival in Ooty, check into your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 7 : Ooty

  Day is at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
  
  Udhagamandalam better known as is a town, a municipality, and the district capital of the Nilgiris district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 80 km north of Coimbatore. It is a popular hill station located in the Nilgiri Hills. Originally occupied by the Todas, the area came under the rule of the East India Company at the end of the 18th century. Today, the town's economy is based on tourism and agriculture, along with manufacture of medicines and photographic film. The town is connected to the rest of India by road and rail, and its historic sites and natural beauty attract tourists. As of 2011, the town had a population of 88,430.

  • Hotspots : Nilgiri Hills
  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 8 : Ooty - Annamalai (Indira Gandhi National Park)

  Morning drive to Annamalai (260 kms) and the 958 square kilometer Indira Gandhi National Park. Upon arrival, check into your hotel.
  
  Arunachala refers to the holy hill at Thiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu. The hill is also known by the names Arunagiri, Annamalai Hill, Arunachalam, Arunai, Sonagiri and Sonachalam.
  
  It is one of the five main shaivite holy places in South India. The Annamalaiyar Temple, a temple of Lord Shiva is located at the base of the hill. Every year in the Tamil month of Karthigai (October November), the Karthigai Deepam (Light) is lit atop the hill.
  
  It is also an important place for devotees of Sri Ramana Maharshi, with Sri Ramana Ashram situated at its foothills. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 9 : Annamalai (Indira Gandhi National Park)

  Enjoy wild watching. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 10 : Annamalai (Indira Gandhi National Park)

  Enjoy wild watching. Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 11 : Annamalai (Indira Gandhi National Park) - Munnar

  Morning drive to Munnar (120 kms). Upon arrival in Munnar, check into your hotel.
  
  Munnar is a town and hill station in the southwestern state of Kerala, India. Munnar is situated around 1600 m above sea level, in the Western Ghats range of mountains.
  
  The name Munnar is believed to mean "three rivers", referring to the location at the confluence of the Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers. Munnar town is situated on the Kannan Devan Hills village in Devikulam taluk and is the largest panchayat in the Idukki district in Kerala having an area measuring nearly 557 km².[citation needed] The nearest major railway stations are at Ernakulam and Aluva (approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) by road). The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, which is 105 kilometres (65 mi) away.Overnight at the hotel.

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 12 : Munnar - Eravikulam National Park - Munnar

  Visit Eravikulam National Park, which is situated in the higher altitudes of the Western Ghats. It was established to protect the Nilgiri Tahr, an endangered species of wild goat and the only one to be found south of the Himalayas.
  
  Eravikulam National Park is a 97 km² national park located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala in India.
  
  Eravikulam National Park is administered by the Kerala Department of Forests and
  Wildlife, Munnar Wildlife Division, together with the nearby Mathikettan Shola National Park, Anamudi Shola National Park, Pambadum Shola National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and the Kurinjimala Sanctuary. The Western Ghats, Anamalai Sub-Cluster, including all of Eravikulam National Park, is under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site.
  
  Overnight at the hotel.

  • Themes : Heritage

• Day 13 : Munnar - Alleppey

  Morning drive to Alleppey (150 kms) to board the traditional rice boats.
  
  Alleppey, also known as Alappuzha is often called as "Venice of east" because of its numerous waterways. These huge networks of lagoons, canals, and lakes are the lifeline of Alleppey. Founded in 1762 by Divan of Travanacore, Raja Keshawadasan, this pristine back water town with its numerous coconut palms lined waterways & tiny villages has a laid back & relaxed feel to it, as you experience all this while sailing on your house boat!
  Alleppey was amongst the busiest trade centers and it had an excellent port along Malabar Coast. Traders from across the world came searching for souvenirs and black gold. All this was after the British established it as a trade port in the late 18th century to counteract one that was established by the Dutch. Today, Alleppey is still the center for prawn farming and Coir carpet industries.
  This town was established on a narrow land spit between Arabian Sea and Vembanad Lake. Paddy fields are plentiful in the area thanks to the manmade islands created by the mud walls. One of the most popular drinks churned out of these fields is the delicious rice wine made here. Overnight on board.

  • Themes : House Boat, Sailing

• Day 14 : Alleppey - Cochin

  Dis-embark the houseboat after breakfast and drive to Cochin (60 kms). Upon arrival in Cochin, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.
  Overnight at the hotel.
  
  KOCHIN, (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. From time immemorial, the Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese have left indelible marks on the history and development of Cochin. Over the years, Cochin has emerged as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala and is perhaps the second most important city on the west coast of India (after Mumbai/Bombay). Cochin is proud of its world class port and international airport that link it to many major cities worldwide. This lovely seaside city is flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. Its proximity to the equator, the sea and the mountains provide a rich experience of a moderate equatorial climate. Cochin is situated in Ernakulam district in the state of Kerala. Kochi is the arguably the ideal starting point for exploring the unfathomable diversity and beauty of Kerala, rated in the top three tourist destinations by the World Travel & Tourism Council and featured in National Geographic Traveler's '50 greatest places of a lifetime'.
  
  Afternoon leave for the sightseeing tour of Cochin, This inter, connected series of Islands & shoreline presents a vivacious blend of Cultures & Religions; Visit to Fort Cochin & St. Frances Church to see the town of Vasco da Gama, see the Jewish Synagogue & the Mattancherry "Dutch" Palace, fishing nets. Afternoon free.
  OPTIONAL: Evening: evening enjoy the Kathakali, one of India's most famous Classical dances. Lavish Costumes & Exotic makeup & Masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments.
  Overnight at Cochin.

• Day 15 : Cochin - Onward Destination

  Today you will be transferred to the International airport for your flight onward destination.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers

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• Any personal expenses such as laundry, telephone bills, hard & soft drinks etc.
• Tips to any staff like drivers, guides, escort, porters hotels, restaurants etc
• International or domestic flight tickets and insurance.
• Video / Camera charges at monuments / Parks
• Expenses related to any unforeseen incident which is beyond our control or any change in itinerary at last moment etc

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• Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Asia

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* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount. * Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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