Duration of South India Wildlife Tour :15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations Covered : Chennai-Madurai-Munnar-Periyar-Kottayam-Allepey-Cochin-Wayand-Banglore-Mysore
Day 01 : Chennai
On your arrival in Chennai/Madras you will be met by our Tour Executive and transferred to your hotel.
Day 02 : Chennai
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Madurai. On arrival in Madurai you will be met by our executives and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, take a city tour including visits to Meenakshi temple and Nayak Palace. Overnight stay at Madurai.
Day 03 : Madurai/Munnar
Drive 4-5hrs to Munnar where the rolling hills of tea plantations are spread haphazardly before your eyes. Visit to tea plantation and wildlife sanctuary at the hill resort. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 04 : Munnar
The full day is free for leisure with the option for trekking or visiting further a field bird and wildlife sanctuaries. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 05 : Periyar
A morning drive of 3 hrs takes you to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Check into your hotel. In the afternoon take a 2 hour boat ride on Lake Periyar where the animals come down to the water's edge. Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 06 : Periyar
After breakfast embark on a spice plantation tour with optional elephant ride. Evening boat ride on Lake Periyar. Overnight stay in Periyar in a hotel or alternatively on a watchtower. At this place you enjoy trekking as well as sightseeing. It is also possible to arrange a full day outing which includes slow rafting down the river, bird watching and trekking.
Day 07 : Kottayam
After breakfast drive to Kottayam. Board your houseboat to travel through the coconut palm lined backwaters towards Alleppey. Pamper your taste buds with delicious Kerala meals prepared on the spot while watching various places of interest along the way. Overnight on board the Houseboat.
Day 08 : Alleppey/Cochin
After breakfast arrive in Alleppey . You will disembark the boat and drive 1.5hrs to Cochin. Afternoon free followed by watching a performance of Kathakali Dance in the evening. Overnight stay at Cochin.
Day 09 : Cochin
Morning sightseeing tour at Fort Cochin, St Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Spice market and Antique markets. Evening sunset cruise on Cochin Harbour. Overnight stay at Cochin.
Day 10 : Cochin/Wyanad
Full day drive via Calicut to Vythiri Resort in the Wyannad Hills. This eco friendly resort is set in a peaceful rainforest location with plethora of opportunities for trekking, bird watching and visiting the nearby Muthanga Wildlife sanctuary. Overnight stay at Vythiri.
Day 11 : Wyanad
At Wyannad enjoy the various activities available in the region including trakking and adventure sports. Overnight stay at Vythiri Resort.
Day 12 : BR Wildlife Sanctuary
After breakfast drive to BR Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy the afternoon in the jungle activities which includes all meals, jeep safaris, elephant safaris and trekking.
Day 13 : BR Hills
Morning and afternoon jungle activities at BR Hills Camp. Short elephant safaris or jeep safaris and coracle safaris on the Kabini River offer you an opportunity to observe a wide range of bird life.
Day 14 : BR Hills/Mysore
Early morning Jungle Activities and after breakfast drive 2 hrs to Mysore. In the afternoon have a city tour to visit the Mysore Palace. Overnight stay at Mysore.
Day 15 : Mysore
Morning sightseeing around Mysore. The afternoon is left free for personal activities. Overnight stay at Mysore.
Day 16 : Bangalore
After breakfast drive 4 hours to Bangalore en route visiting Srirangapatanam, the summer palace and the ancient capital of Tipu Sultan. In the evening you are transferred to the airport for your flight for onward journey or way back home.
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