15 Days - South India Culture & Heritage
Tour Overview
The excitement of being one in the middle of wild animals is really a memorable thing. This trip is specially arranged for the wildlife lovers to do the exploration and check out the exotic wildlife in the national parks and the forests in the southern part of India. This journey provides a visit to amazing places like Bangalore, BR Hills, Delhi, Nagarhole, Ooty, Munnar, Bandipur, Periyar, Eravikulam, Kochi and Kumarakom.
Tour Highlights:
- Explore New Delhi which is the capital of India
- Enjoy jungle rides in famous national parks of India
- Watch attractive birds in Kumarakom
- Visit Fort Kochi
Detailed Itinerary
This amazing trip begins when you arrive in New Delhi. On reaching there, you will be received by our tour guide and they will shift you to the hotel where you have to stay for the whole night.
In the morning after completing your breakfast, you will be driving for a sightseeing trip to New Delhi. Delhi is considered as one of the ancient living cities of the world. It’s the place where the heart of India beats with a strong rhythm. Delhi, consisting of a great variety of population and people from different creeds, cultures and ethnicities, it’s the window to the wonderland which is the country of India. You can explore here amazing spots like India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Rashtrapati Bhawan and Red Fort. Then later, get back to the hotel for overnight stay.
The journey now shifts to South India. For that purpose, morning, you will be taking a flight to Bangalore which is the capital of Karnataka. When you reach in Bangalore, you will be proceeding to Mysore which will be a 3-hour drive from Bangalore. On the way, you will be exploring the heavenly Vrindavan Gardens on Krishnrajasagar Dam and ornate the Mysore Palace. On arriving at Mysore, get into the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
On this day of the tour, you will be taken to Nagarhole National Park which is also named as Rajiv Gandhi National Park located at a distance of 80 km from Mysore. When you arrive at this place, move into a resort here. After that go for an exciting jungle jeep ride in the afternoon. Have fun with the excitement of being in the thick of jungle surrounding wilderness in its raw form. In the evening, get back to the hotel for having dinner and overnight stay.
Nagarhole National Park also named as Rajiv Gandhi National Park is considered as one of the most elegant wildlife reserves in the country. On this day, you will be visiting the national park. There is a list of other activities which include ferry cruise in river Kabini, elephant and jeep safari including bird watching also. After a busy day of adventure in the jungles, return back to the hotel for night stay.
On this day, the only activity which will carry out is trekking and enjoying the exploration of forests. Enjoy the breathtaking panoramas of the valleys and the beautiful sight of wild animals. After that, get back to the camp for having your dinner and the whole night stay. You can spend the full night in special tents.
The 7th day of this trip is kept for exploration of the wilderness and sightseeing of the avifauna. Enjoy trekking in the thick jungles. You will be directed by expert naturalists. After enjoying the adventurous activities which have been carried out on this day, leave to the hotel for overnight stay.
In the morning, after finishing breakfast, take a drive to a resort in Bandipur. Here, have the delicious lunch and then set out for jungle safari. Spend the full day by exploring the exotic wildlife in the jungle. Afterwards, return back to the resort for a comfortable night stay.
Enjoy the wilderness during day time. Then spend the whole night at the hotel.
On this day of the trip, you will be having a ride to Ooty which is about 80 km from Bandipur. Ooty works out as the headquarters of the Madras Presidency at the time of the British era. Throughout the year, the weather remains pleasant and the hill station offers awe-inspiring sights of tea plantations and eucalyptus jungles. After sometime in the afternoon, you will be reaching Ooty. The rest of the day is free to relax. Make yourself stress-free by exploring the breathtaking Ooty and your night stay is scheduled in the comfort of the cozy room of the hotel.
On this day, you will be riding to an exotic hill station known as Munnar and it is also the spice capital of Kerala. Enjoy the beautiful view of the lush green tea plantations once you reach there. Then you will be taken for a drive to the famous Eravikulam National Park. Your overnight stay is planned at a local resort.
The morning of this day, you will be taken for a jungle ride in the Eravikulam National Park. Here you will be exploring the amazing flora and fauna of the Park. In the afternoon, you will be proceeding to Periyar. After completing the 30-hour ride to Periyar, check out into a jungle resort. Get back to the comfort of your hotel for night stay.
On this day, you will be going for a thrilling boat cruise during the morning and evening time. You will be exploring the sanctuary during the day. The sight of the playing elephants and the beautiful birds is unbelievable. After that get back to the hotel for overnight stay.
In the morning after breakfast, you will be driving by road to Kumarakom. This will be a 5-hour drive and also exciting when you pass through the lush green palm jungles. When you reach Kumarakom, get into the hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax. Then, enjoy the beauty of surroundings and awe-inspiring sights to the hilt. Your stay for the night is scheduled at the hotel.
This is the final day of the South India Wildlife Tour which will surely provide you with a memorable experience. Firstly you will be travelling for 3 hours to reach Kochi. At this place, you will get in touch with famous attractions like Jew Street and Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace and the Museum. After that, you will be transferred to the airport to board a flight back home.
About
Package Includes:
- Accommodation in hotels of your chosen category for Single/Double/Triple occupancy.
- Daily breakfast at the mentioned hotels (dinners may also be included).
- Entrance fees for the monuments.
- Activities specified in the detailed program, such as elephant rides, boat rides, rickshaw rides, folk dances, etc.
- Private transportation throughout the trip.
- Local English-speaking guides for the sightseeing in each city you do visit.
- Assistance upon arrival and departure in each city.
- Current Government Taxes.
Package Excludes:
- International Flights: Airfare to and from the destination.
- Personal Expenses: Items such as souvenirs, extra snacks, and drinks.
- Travel Insurance: Coverage for medical emergencies and trip cancellations.
For children
- Children’s Discounts: Kids 0-5 stay free with two adults; discounts for ages 6-12 apply based on the package.
- Child Activity Participation: Children can join most activities, but some may have age restrictions. Check details before booking.
- Child Safety and Supervision: Parents must supervise their children and follow provided safety guidelines. Some activities may need parental consent or accompaniment.
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