Kerala – Wild Life Tour – 13N / 14D

Kerala Wild Life Tour : 13N/14D

Day 01    Thiruvananthapuram
Arrive Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. Located at the South Western tip of India, is bounded by the Arabian sea on the West and Tamil Nadu on the East. Transfer to hotel to relax.Proceed for a sightseeing of Trivandrum.

Day 02    Thiruvananthapuram
Enroute Ponmudi, one has to stop at Neyyar Dam.  You can walk the long stretch over the dam and great the milky water thundering down the sluices of the dam.  Covered in rich vegetation, the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary set up in 1958, is spread over 128 sq.km of the forest area in the Western Ghats.  One has options to trek, boating, crocodile watching and yoga.

Optional Day excursion to Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary.  Peppara is for birdwatchers and butterfly lovers.  Ponmudi is blessed with thick forest region that makes way for plantations of tea, cardamom and pepper.  Except in summer, charming little rivulets and springs are available everywhere.
Day 03    Thiruvananthapuram – Periyar
After breakfast depart for Periyar -a wildlife sanctuary with beautiful lake. It is situated in lush green forest. On arrival transfer to hotel for Overnight stay.

Day 04    Periyar
(By Road) Early morning we take boat ride over the Lake Periyar to watch animals in their natural habitat on the water’s edge.

While cruising on Lake Periyar, you are likely to see animals like Wild Boars, Sambars, Wild Dogs, Langur Monkeys and Wild Elephants.

For the lunch we return back to hotel. Late After noon we again visit the park by cruise, as once is not enough to explore it fully.

Day 05    Periyar – Munnar
After breakfast at hotel depart for Munnar.  A trip to Munnar is a journey through picturesque surroundings.  Besides tea estates, there are also wild animals to spot, golf to be played, some trout fishing to be done…. the list is endless.  For adventurous, there is the challenge of climbing the 8841 feet Anaimudi, which towers majestically over the town.

Visit Eravikulam National Park – former a hunting preserve of the British planters, the park today exemplifies wildlife conservation at its best.  The main draw is the Nilgiri Tahr, a highly endangered species of wild goat.

Day 06    Munnar – Palakkad
After breakfast at Hotel, proceed to Palakkad – an expanse of plains dotted with hills.  One can enjoy the fresh air and villages of Palakkad which has lush green plantations.

Silent Valley National Park is one of the least disturbed, extensive patches of tropical rain forest remaining in the Western Ghats. The topographic isolation has allowed the valley to endure as an ecological oasis, preserving the flaura and fauna over the 50 million years that is said to be the evolutionary age of silent valley.

Day 07    Palakkad
Palakkad is also known for its Ayurvedic Treatments.  Stay in a Ayurvedic Resort and rejuvenate your body.

Day 08    Palakkad – Sulthan Bathery
After breakfast at hotel depart for Sulthan Bathery. Located at the entrance to the Lower Wayanad Sanctuary at Muthunga, near the trijunction of Kerala, Tamilnadu and Karnataka in the Nilgiri Biosphere reserve.

There is a plenty of fun to be had in Sulthan Bathery.  Nearby are fascinating caves with drawings that date back to the Neolithic Age, green mountains that lend themselves to trekking, and jungle trails that will allow you to explore.  The forests here are a part of a huge reserve that is Bandipur in Karnataka and Mudumalai in Tamilnadu.

Day 09  Sulthan Bathery – Bandipur
After breakfast drive to Bandipur National Park. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10 Bandipur – Mysore
After breakfast depart for Mysore – famous for its silk and thriving sandalwood. Check in hotel.

Day 11 Mysore
Morning after breakfast proceed for half day city tour visit Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills and Brindavan Gardens.

Day 12 Mysore – Bangalore
After breakfast depart for Bangalore one of the modern metropolis city of India. Full day free for your independent activities.

Day 13 Bangalore
After breakfast depart for Afternoon half day guide city tour visiting Vidhan Soudha, Tipu’s summer palace, Botanical Gardens and Lalbagh Gardens.

Day 14 Bangalore (Departure)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport to connect your onward destination flight.

Kerala Wild Life Tour : 13N/14D

Day 01 Thiruvananthapuram
Arrive Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. Located at the South Western tip of India, is bounded by the Arabian sea on the West and Tamil Nadu on the East. Transfer to hotel to relax.Proceed for a sightseeing of Trivandrum.

Day 02 Thiruvananthapuram
Enroute Ponmudi, one has to stop at Neyyar Dam. You can walk the long stretch over the dam and great the milky water thundering down the sluices of the dam. Covered in rich vegetation, the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary set up in 1958, is spread over 128 sq.km of the forest area in the Western Ghats. One has options to trek, boating, crocodile watching and yoga.

Optional Day excursion to Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary. Peppara is for birdwatchers and butterfly lovers. Ponmudi is blessed with thick forest region that makes way for plantations of tea, cardamom and pepper. Except in summer, charming little rivulets and springs are available everywhere.

Day 03 Thiruvananthapuram – Periyar
After breakfast depart for Periyar -a wildlife sanctuary with beautiful lake. It is situated in lush green forest. On arrival transfer to hotel for Overnight stay.

Day 04 Periyar
(By Road) Early morning we take boat ride over the Lake Periyar to watch animals in their natural habitat on the water’s edge.

While cruising on Lake Periyar, you are likely to see animals like Wild Boars, Sambars, Wild Dogs, Langur Monkeys and Wild Elephants.

For the lunch we return back to hotel. Late After noon we again visit the park by cruise, as once is not enough to explore it fully.

Day 05 Periyar – Munnar
After breakfast at hotel depart for Munnar. A trip to Munnar is a journey through picturesque surroundings. Besides tea estates, there are also wild animals to spot, golf to be played, some trout fishing to be done…. the list is endless. For adventurous, there is the challenge of climbing the 8841 feet Anaimudi, which towers majestically over the town.

Visit Eravikulam National Park – former a hunting preserve of the British planters, the park today exemplifies wildlife conservation at its best. The main draw is the Nilgiri Tahr, a highly endangered species of wild goat.

Day 06 Munnar – Palakkad
After breakfast at Hotel, proceed to Palakkad – an expanse of plains dotted with hills. One can enjoy the fresh air and villages of Palakkad which has lush green plantations.

Silent Valley National Park is one of the least disturbed, extensive patches of tropical rain forest remaining in the Western Ghats. The topographic isolation has allowed the valley to endure as an ecological oasis, preserving the flaura and fauna over the 50 million years that is said to be the evolutionary age of silent valley.

Day 07 Palakkad
Palakkad is also known for its Ayurvedic Treatments. Stay in a Ayurvedic Resort and rejuvenate your body.

Day 08 Palakkad – Sulthan Bathery
After breakfast at hotel depart for Sulthan Bathery. Located at the entrance to the Lower Wayanad Sanctuary at Muthunga, near the trijunction of Kerala, Tamilnadu and Karnataka in the Nilgiri Biosphere reserve.

There is a plenty of fun to be had in Sulthan Bathery. Nearby are fascinating caves with drawings that date back to the Neolithic Age, green mountains that lend themselves to trekking, and jungle trails that will allow you to explore. The forests here are a part of a huge reserve that is Bandipur in Karnataka and Mudumalai in Tamilnadu.

Day 09 Sulthan Bathery – Bandipur
After breakfast drive to Bandipur National Park. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10 Bandipur – Mysore
After breakfast depart for Mysore – famous for its silk and thriving sandalwood. Check in hotel.

Day 11 Mysore
Morning after breakfast proceed for half day city tour visit Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills and Brindavan Gardens.

Day 12 Mysore – Bangalore
After breakfast depart for Bangalore one of the modern metropolis city of India. Full day free for your independent activities.

Day 13 Bangalore
After breakfast depart for Afternoon half day guide city tour visiting Vidhan Soudha, Tipu’s summer palace, Botanical Gardens and Lalbagh Gardens.

Day 14 Bangalore (Departure)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport to connect your onward destination flight.