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Wildlife Tours

South India Wildlife

17 Nights / 18 Days

Kerala, Tamil Nadu

South

Bangalore - Bannerghatta - Mysore - Ranganathittu - Nagarhole - Bandipur - Ooty - Bangalore - Cochin - Periyar - Kovalam - Cape Comorin - Thiruvananthapuram

Wildlife Tours

Tour Includes

Hotels

3 Star Deluxe AC Hotel Rooms on Twin Sharing Basis

Meals

Pure Vegetarian Indian meals for Breakfast & Dinner.

Transport

All Transfers mainly by 2 X 2 AC Cars & Coaches wherever necessary

Sightseeing

Guided Tour at Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary

Flight/Train Tickets

Tickets Available at additional Cost

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Expected Tour Start Date required

Route & Stays

Route

Bangalore - Bannerghatta - Mysore - Ranganathittu - Nagarhole - Bandipur - Ooty - Bangalore - Cochin - Periyar - Kovalam - Cape Comorin - Thiruvananthapuram

Tour Price Starts From

₹43,800/-

+5% GST

Per Person
Budget Package

₹65,800/-

+5% GST

Per Person
Deluxe Package

Prices may vary according to customization of Hotels and Vehicle and the size of the Group. Air / Train Tickets Confirmation Depends upon Availability at the time of booking

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Tour Package Overview

Wildlife Tour India will offer you a chance to explore the diverse wildlife of the Southern region of the country. In this itinerary, spanning in the duration of 17 nights and 18 days South India Wildlife Tour Package, you will visit popular wildlife reserves at Bannerghatta, Ranganathittu, Nagarhole, Bandipur as well as Periyar. That is not all, as you will also get a chance to visit the popular attractions of places like Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty and Cochin. Two of the major attractions of the tour are fun activities on Kovalam beach and a day trip to Cape Comorin.

Tour Highlights

Guided tours to Lal Bagh and Vidhana Soudha in Bangalore
Wildlife safari into the Bannerghatta National Park
Watch colorful musical fountains at the Brindawan Gardens in Mysore
Indulge in bird watching at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, near Mysore
Early morning nature walk into the Nagarhole National Park
Morning and evening wildlife safari into the Bandipur National Park
Leisure walk around the tea plantations and the local market of Ooty
Observe the tribal lifestyle of the Todas, near Ooty, while on a day-trip to the village
A Kathakali dance performance in Cochin
Explore St. Francis Church, the oldest European church of India in Cochin
Bird watching while boat riding on the Periyar Lake
Fun activities at Kovalam beaches

Day 09:

Bandipur - Ooty

Begin your road journey towards Ooty, after relishing breakfast. Once you reach Ooty, move to your hotel. Post lunch, you are going to visit tourist attractions such as the Botanical garden, Doddabetta park. Later, indulge in leisure walk around the tea plantations and the local market. Night stay at the hotel.

Day 10:

Ooty

The 10th day is for a day?s excursion to Toda Tribal village. You will enjoy observing the daily activities of the tribal people, their customs, mannerisms, food, lifestyle and so on. Indulge in a little chit-chat with the tribal people. The houses that are Toda huts are quite popular for a special kind of decoration. Return to Ooty for an overnight stay.

Day 11:

Ooty - Bangalore

On the 11th day, you are going to get transferred to the Bangalore airport for boarding the connecting flight to your onward destination. This might be the end for some tourists but it also includes an extended tour.

Day 11:

Ooty - Cochin

Post breakfast; begin your road journey to Cochin, popular as ?Queen of the Arabian Sea?. Once you reach Cochin, get transferred to your hotel for the check-in formalities. If you want then you can take a little nap or can enjoy the nearby surroundings on foot. The evening is booked for enjoying a Kathakali dance performance. Night stay in Cochin.

Day 12:

Cochin

The 12th day after the breakfast is for enjoying sightseeing. You will have a guided to the popular tourist attraction of the city, You will cover Jewish Synagogue, erected in 1568, this is the oldest synagogue with a beautiful architecture, St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in the country, Dutch Palace, also known the Mattancherry Palace. Here you are going to observe the Kerala murals that depict the Hindu temple art, portraits as well as exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. Spend the night at a hotel.

Day 13:

Cochin - Periyar National Park

Today, get transported to the very popular Periyar National Park. After arrival, check -in at the hotel. Also known as Thekkady, it is a popular as an elephant reserve and a tiger reserve. In the evening, indulge in bird watching while boat riding on the Periyar Lake. Dinner around bonfire. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 14:

Periyar National Park

On the 14th day of the tour, embark on a nature walk to explore the lush surroundings of the park. The afternoon is free for leisure activities. Later, in the evening, again embark on a wildlife safari where you are going to explore the wildlife of the region such as the rare lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri Langur, Dholes , mongoose, foxes and leopards, darters, cormorants, kingfishers etc. Overnight stay.

Day 15:

Periyar National Park - Kovalam

Today, by road, get transferred to Kovalam, a beautiful beach town by the Arabian Sea. On arrival, check into the hotel. Relax for some time. If you want then you can leave for exploring the surroundings where you may visit Light House and the Jama Masjid or can take a ride on the wooden catamaran boat. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 16:

Kovalam

Day 16 is fixed for exploring the popular beach of Kovalam-Lighthouse beach, Hawah beach and Samudra beach. For the whole day, enjoy fun activities at the beach. You can take a stroll, can view the sunset, can observe the fishermen doing their daily chores, can sunbathe or can just relax by the beach. Night stay in Kovalam.

Day 17:

Kovalam - Cape Camorin - Kovalam

After breakfast, leave for a full- day excursion to Cape Comorin, a popular fishermen?s village, now known as Kanyakumari. Indulge in sightseeing here where you will cover the beach, the market for buying souvenirs, Thiruvalluvar Statue etc. Back to Kovalam for an overnight stay.

Day 18:

Trivandrum Departure

On the last day of the tour, by road get transferred to the Thiruvananthapuram Airport to board a flight to your home destination.

Day 01:

Arrival at Bangalore

Once you arrive in Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka, get an assisted transfer to your hotel. Post lunch, start sightseeing of Bengaluru. You are going to explore a number of tourist attractions like Bangalore Palace, ISKCON temple, Lal Bagh and Vidhana Soudha. Back to the hotel for staying overnight.

Day 02:

Bangalore - Bennarghatta - Bangalore

On day 2, post breakfast, leave for Bannerghatta National Park, a popular tourist attraction is also is also one of the richest natural zoological reserves. During your jungle safari, you will be able to spot various wildlife species such as Bengal tiger, leopard, bears and more. In the late evening return back to Bangalore for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03:

Bangalore - Mysore

After relishing your breakfast, begin your road journey towards Mysore, popular as ?Scotland of India?. After reaching, check into the hotel. Freshen-up and leave for sightseeing. You will cover Mysore Palace. Next in line will be a visit to the Chamundi Hill. The evening is booked for exploring the Brindawan Gardens. The site looks extremely beautiful with colorful lighted musical fountains. Stay overnight.

Day 04:

Mysore - Ranganathittu - Mysore

After breakfast on the 4th day of the tour, leave for a day?s trip to Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. Popular as Paksi Kashi of Karnataka, it is the largest bird sanctuary of the state, spreading in around 40 kms. Enjoy bird watching at the park where you can spot as many as 170 avifauna species, Black-headed Ibis, Lesser Whistling Duck, Indian Shag, Streak-throated Swallows to name a few. Return to Mysore for an overnight stay.

Day 05:

Mysore - Nagarhole

After breakfast on the 5th day, proceed to Nagarhole National Park. Located towards the south of Mysore, it is also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park. On arrival, check into a jungle lodge. Enjoy a post lunch jungle safari into the national park that is home to tiger , Indian bison or gaur and Asian elephants in large numbers. Overnight in the lodge.

Day 06:

Nagarhole

The sixth day is also fixed for enjoying a morning and an evening wildlife safari into the national park. In this one of the best well-known national parks of the country, you can spot a large variety of animals and birds including Russell?s viper, vine snake, Indian rock python, yellow legged green pigeon and painted bush quail etc. Overnight in the lodge.

Day 07:

Nagarhole - Bandipur

Today, you are going to proceed eastwards to Nagarhole towards Bandipur. After arriving at Bandipur National Park, one of the most popular national parks of the country, check into a forest lodge. Embark on a wildlife safari, spotting a large variety of wildlife. Overnight at forest lodge.

Day 08:

Bandipur

Early morning enjoy a nature walk in the park viewing the lush greenery around you. The day is free for the activities of your interest. In the evening, go on a wildlife safari into the Bandipur National Park. You will be able to spot wildlife species such as Indian elephants, gaurs, tigers, sloth bears, gray langurs, Indian giant squirrels. Overnight in the lodge.

Tour Inclusions

Travel by comfortable A/C or non A/C small cars or Tempo Travellers or Mini Buses or big buses depending on the respective tour group size
Accommodation in comfortable hotels on twin/triple/Single sharing basis
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary (entrance and guide charges not included)
Tour Manager Services (On call) from Day 01 Meeting point till the dropping point on last day
1 Lt. Water Bottle per person per day
Travel Insurance for guests up to 70 years of age

Tour Exclusions

GST 5% (Government Tax) on total package price
Any up gradation in airline class or hotel room category
Any items of personal nature like tips to guides, drivers, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), and food and drink which is not part of set group men
Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident , hospitalization or any personal emergency
Any optional tours, excursions, supplement costs, services and activities not mentioned in the itinerary inclusions
Airfare /Railway Fare
Any other meals than those mentioned above.Rates are not valid on Long weekends, national holidays, Diwali, Christmas, New Year
Entrance fees and Guide charges of sight seeings mentioned in the itinerary are not included

Need To Know

Weather

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Transport

A/C Vehicle Type - depends upon group size.

Documents Required for Travel

ADULT: Voters ID / Passport / Aadhar Card / Driving Licence
CHILD : Passport / Aadhar Card / School ID
INFANT: Aadhar Card/ Birth certificate
ID card, ID card type and ID card number is mandatory at time of booking, kindly carry the same ID card on tour.
For NRI and Foreign National Guests alongwith Passport, Valid Indian Visa/ OCI Card/ PIO Card is mandatory.
Carry one passport size photo.

Remarks

All meals are provided by Bharatatva in case the flight reaches the stipulated destination early morning or leaves destination late in the evening.
The tour price varies for NRI’s or foreign nationals, for more details kindly contact your travel advisor
NRIs and Foreign nationals please ensure proper identity is conveyed to booking executive at the time of booking and all details along with passport copies are handed over to the booking executive.
Standard Check-in and check-out time of hotels in India is generally 1.30 PM and 10 AM respectively.

Advanced Preparation

As everyone is becoming a frequent traveller now, we suggest that you make your own travel accessories kit to ensure a stress free holiday.
Always make sure to carry less and light luggage, use a four wheel small or medium suitcase and please make sure that you are carrying only one suitcase per person. This will ensure that you will travel smartly and without any inconveniences.
It is also recommended that you have one cross shoulder bag or haversack for your handy needs which will ensure that you are comfortable at the time of sightseeing and also easy for photography during your tour.
A smart cap/hat and sunglasses are definitely something that you should have in your kit.
Though Bharatatva provides all three meals, that is breakfast, dinner and Bharatatva treats as per the itinerary, you can carry dry snacks of your choice in small sealed packets for munching during air travel or road journeys.
If you are travelling during the monsoon or to destinations where it is rainy, please carry a small umbrella or poncho.
For international tours, please carry a universal adapter for charging your cameras and mobile phones.
Ensure that your clothing and footwear is suitable for the destination you are travelling to.

Payments & Cancellation Terms

Guests will be needed to pay an advance booking amount of Rs.10,000/- per person to raise invoice and Air/ Train Ticket Blocking/Booking.
Anu Discount/ offer Coupon Codes are to be informed before Raising the invoice.
50% Advance at the Time of booking after receiving Invoice and rest 15 Days prior to tour start date.
Any Air/ Train Bookings to be made should be paid 100% in advance
In case of offers applied with more than 40% Discount then 100% in Advance.
0% Cancellation for any land package bookings 45 Days before departure.
30% Cancellation for any land package bookings 15 Days before departure.
100% Cancellation for any land package bookings 7 Days before departure.
Cancellation of Air/ Train Tickets subject to cancellation policy of respective train/ flight operator.
Guest can pay by Cash /Online Transfer/ Cheque/ Demand Draft / Debit card / credit card.
For Debit / Credit Card payments 1.8% additional convenience charge will be applicable
All Payments to be made via Official Payment link or Bank details provided on Invoice.

Important Notes

Please confirm current Tour price, availability & Offers before booking the tour.
At the time of booking Invoice and Detailed Itinerary will be shared along with Inclusions and Exclusions.
All Flight/Train Tickets with confirmations will be shared 15 Days before departure.
Hotel Vouchers and Accommodation details will be shared 15 Days before Tour Start Date after Complete Payment.
Tour Manager Contact Details will be shared 7 Days Before Tour start Date.
Tour Manager will arrange a Video Call/ Meet 5 Days before Tour start date.
For any Customizations or additional requests are to be made at the time of booking. Bharatatva will try its best to accommodate your requests.

Tour Package Pricing Chart

Quote Date:

01/01/2023

No of People

Per Person

Budget

Deluxe

Premium

Couple

₹.65,800 /-

₹.1,31,600 /-

₹.2,07,200 /-

₹.3,15,200 /-

2 Adults 1 Child

₹.57,000 /-

₹.1,71,000 /-

₹.2,69,400 /-

₹.4,09,800 /-

2 Adults 2 Child

₹.49,400 /-

₹.1,97,600 /-

₹.3,10,800 /-

₹.4,72,800 /-

4 PAX (Adults)

₹.52,600 /-

₹.2,10,400 /-

₹.3,31,600 /-

₹.5,04,400 /-

6 PAX (Adults)

₹.50,400 /-

₹.3,02,400 /-

₹.4,76,400 /-

₹.7,24,800 /-

10 PAX (Adults)

₹.49,400 /-

₹.4,94,000 /-

₹.7,77,000 /-

₹.11,82,000 /-

10 PAX (3 Sharing)

₹.43,800 /-

₹.4,38,000 /-

₹.6,90,000 /-

₹.10,50,000 /-

1. The Tour cost may change due to Availability of Hotels / Vehicles / Season or time of travel etc.
2. Tour Pricing displayed are informative purpose only, and for reference price point as per the mentioned Itinerary South India Wildlife for 17 Nights / 18 Days as of today.
3. Please check with our representative for exact quote and availability.
4. The pricing is valid for travel dates after 45 days.
5. For pricing of tours within next 45 Days please contact our representative.
6. Child: 2-12 years of Age
7. Any child above 12 Years will be charged as adult
8. The tour pricing includes only land package. Any Train/Air tickets will be additional.