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  South India Wildlife Tour

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A wildlife tour of South India is enthralling holiday adventure that give you a glimpse of the jungle way of life and the raw power of nature, right next to you. The wilderness can be intimidating, and it is best when you explore as you go along.
 Destinations:
Chennai (2), Mysore (2), Nagarhole(2), Bandipur (2), Ooty (1), Cochin (2), Kumarakom (1), Periyar (1), Munnar (2)
 Duration: 15 Nights/16 Days

Day 01 - Arrive Chennai
Transfer on your own to Delhi airport to board the flight to Chennai. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Hotel for over night stay.

Day 02 - In Chennai
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Chennai including. The St. George Fort, built in 1653, is currently used as the state government's secretariat. Santhome Cathedral was built around 14th/15th century and is another colonial structure worth visiting. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Kapaleeshwar Temple is the oldest temple in Chennai. Another important temple in the city dedicated to Lord Krishna is Parthsarthy Temple , Marina Beach, the second longest beach in the world.
Overnight at the hotel in Chennai.

Day 03 - Chennai / Bangalore - By flight
Bangalore / Mysore - By road - 150 Kms / 03 hours drive
Morning you will be transferred to the airport to board the flight to Bangalore . You will be met on arrival and later drive to Mysore . On arrival, check in at Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 04 -Mysore
Morning proceed for an excursion to Ranganathittu the bird sanctuary near Mysore , Daria Daulat Bagh and the Gumbaz in Srirangapatnam etc and Somnathpur. Overnight at hotel in Mysore

Day 05 - To Nagarhole - 100kms - 3 hours drive
Afternoon city tour including Maharaja's Palace built as recently as 1897, which is one of the biggest in India ; St Philomena's Church etc; Sri Jauyachamarajendra Art Gallery housed in the Jagmohan Palace , which has a collection of exquisite paintings, Folklore museum, Brindavan Gardens etc. Afternoon drive to Nagarhole. On arrival, check in at Hotel for overnight stay .

Day 06 - Nagarhole
Morning jungle visit to the Park. In the afternoon jungle visit to the Park.
Overnight at the hotel in Nagarhole.

Day 07 - To Bandipur - 190 kms - 04 hours drive
Morning drive to Bandipur. ON arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon jungle visit to the park. Overnight at the hotel in Bandipur.

Day 08 - In Bandipur
Morning jungle visit to the Park. In the afternoon jungle visit to the Park.
Overnight at the hotel in Bandipur.

Day 09 - To Ooty - 80kms - 3 hrs drive
Morning you will be drive to Ooty. On arrival check in at hotel for overnight stay. The history of Ooty goes back to about 900 years when it was ruled by Vishnu Vardhana, the Hoysala king from AD 1104 to 1141. The city also finds mention in the writing of Jacome Ferico, the first European to visit this place in 1603. In 1799, this hilly region came under the control of the British East India Company. The British established Ooty to serve as the summer headquarters of the Madras government. A government house was built and keeping in tune with the English lifestyle, the British set up cottages and clubs, with facilities for tennis, golf, and horse riding. With the establishment of numerous tea estates in the subsequent years, Ooty made its presence felt in the tourist map of India.
Overnight at hotel in Ooty.

Day 10 - To Cochin - 250 Kms - 5 hours drive
Morning drive to Cochin . On arrival in Cochin check into Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 11 - In Cochin
Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin including Fort Cochin , The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town . The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India . The Santa Cruz Basilica, originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders.
Overnight at the hotel in Cochin.

Day 12 - To Kumarakom - 90 kms - 02 hours drive
Morning drive to Kumarakom. On arrival in Kumarakom check in at Hotel for overnight stay.

Day 13 - To Periyar - 127 kms - 3 hours drive
Morning drive to Periyar. Arrive Periyar and check in at Hotel. Afternoon enjoy boat cruise on Lake Periyar in the National Park, known for herds of wild elephant, bison, deer and spectacular bird life. Evening proceed to visit the spice market. 
Overnight at the Hotel in Periyar.

Day 14 - To Munnar - 124 Kms - 3 hours drive
Morning drive to Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala. Munnar - surrounded by lush green-carpeted tea and coffee plantations, Munnar is a picturesque hill station situated in the eastern part of Kerala. The town is located at the confluence of three mountain streams-Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kudala - and is known for its clean, neat, and brightly painted ambience. The beautiful landscapes, cosy weather, and the smell of tealeaves make Munnar one of the most sought-after destinations in South India . Precisely these were the reason why the British always retreated to Munnar when the heat and humidity was on its peak in other parts of Kerala. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak , the highest peak in the Western Ghats . The hills here are covered with a carpet of flowers in bloom. Also found here is an exotic plant called Neelakurunji that flowers just once in a 12-year period. Its next scheduled flowering is in 2006. On arrive in Munnar, check in at Hotel.
Overnight at the hotel in Munnar

Day 15 - In Munnar
Full day will be at leisure to relax or explore the city.
Overnight will be at Hotel.

Day 16 - To Cochin - 130 kms - 03 hours drive
Morning drive to Cochin . On arrival you will be met and transfer to the international airport to board the flight to onward destination

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 Hotel Options
Cities Standard Superior
Chennai
Mysore
Nagarhole
Bandipur
Ooty
Cochin
Kumarakom
Periyar
Munnar
 Package Includes
Accommodation in all the hotels on single/twin/triple sharing basis, as per the list above
Breakfast on all days.
All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by an air-conditioned transport.
Services of an English speaking local guide.
Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver’s allowance, parking etc.
Train fare as per the itinerary.
 Package Does not Includes
Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.
Any airfare or airport tax
Tips, gratuities.
Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any other expenses of personal nature.
   
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