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South India Wildlife

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Duration: 17 Nights / 18 Days
Places Covered: Chennai - Madurai - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Allepey - Cochin - Wayanad - Mudumalai - BR Hills - Mysore - Bangalore

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Day 01: Chennai
Begain Your Tour
Arrive into Chennai
Welcome to Vardman's "South India Wildlife"! On arrival in Chennai, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel.
Later proceed on a city tour of Chennai
Visit Fort St. George, San Thome Cathedral and the museum to see the Art and Bronze Gallery. (Closed on Fridays and Public holidays). High court, Marina Beach, San Thome Cathedral and Snake Park..
Overnight :Hotel

Day 02 : Chennai - Madurai (By flight)
After breakfast transfer to the Chennai airport to catch flight for Madurai. Upon arrival at Madurai check into your hotel.
Later proceed on a city tour of Madurai.
Visit the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering Gopurams (rising high above the surrounding country side). Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace - A gracious building in the Indo saracenic style, famous for the Stucco work on its domes & arches. There is also an extensive museum dedicated to the life and work of Mahatma Gandhi.
Evening witness Prayer Ceremony at the Meenakshi Temple
Overnight :Hotel

Day 03 : Madurai - Munnar
This morning after breakfast drive to Munnar. Upon arrival at Munnar check into yoru hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 04 : Munnar
This morning after breakfast proceed on a City tour of Munnar
Visit Eravikulam National Park to see rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, Old Munnar Town, Dairy Farm and the Mattupetty Dam etc.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 05 :Munnar - Periyar
This morning after breakfast drive to Periyar. Upon arrival at Periyar check into your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 06 : Periyar
After breakfast proceed on a spice plantation tour with optional a half day trek. Evening boat ride on Lake Periyar.In Periyar it is also possible to arrange an overnight stay in a watch tower. You need to trek for some distance to reach the Watch tower but naturally the chances of sightseeings are much better. It is also possible to arrange a full day outing which includes rafting ( slowly) down the river , especially good for bird watching and some trekking.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 07 : Periyar
This morning after breakfast visit Periyar wildlife sanctuary which is home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and etc.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 08 : Periyar- Kumarakom/Kottayam
To experience the best of Kerala, go aboard an exciting houseboat cruise along the Kerala backwaters. Morning drive to Kottayam and check in to the houseboat on arrival. The overnight cruise takes you from Kumarakom- Alleppey allowing you to enjoy serene surroundings en route. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served on board.
Overnight: Houseboat

Day 09 : Alleppey - Cochin
The houseboat comes to a halt at Alleppey today morning after breakfast. Then drive to Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin check into your hotel.
Evening watch a performance of Kathakali Dance.
Overnight : Hotel

Day 10 : Cochin
This morning after breakfast proceed on a sightseeing of Cochin.
Visit the Jewish Synagogue, Portuguese Churches, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, Gunda and Willington Islands, Kerala History Museum, Hill Palace Museum, Parishath Taamburan Museum,Santacruz Cathedral (Basilica),Spice Market, etc.
Evening sunset cruise on Cochin Harbour where you have a chance of seeing dolphins.
Overnight : Hotel

Day 11 : Cochin - Wayanad
After breakfast drive to Wayanad enroute visit Calicut. Upon arrival at Wayanad check into your resort.
Vythiri Resort in the Wayanad Hills. This eco friendly resort is set in a peaceful rainforest location with many options for trekking, bird watching and visiting the nearby Thollpetty Wildlife sanctuary.
Overnight : Resort

Day 12 : Wyanad
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of wayanad.
Visit Lakkidi, the gateway to Wayanad, Pazhassiraja Museum and Art Gallery, Pookkot Lake & Kuruvadeep where one would come across a variety of vegetation, some rare orchids and wild flowers.
These are also haven for migratory birds. The avian life here includes hornbills, parrots and a host of butterfly species..
Overnight : Resort

Day 13 : Wyanad - Mudumalai
This morning after breakfast drive to Mudumalai and check into the Tree House at Wild Canopy Reserve. Here overlooking a small water hole you will see animals and birds. You can also trek and take a jeep safari through this peaceful and pristine reserve.
Overnight : Tree House

Day 14 : Mudumalai - BR Hills
Morning trek or jeep safari and late morning check out and drive 3hrs to BR Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
Upon arrival at BR Hills check into your tent. Afternoon jungle activities. The program includes all meals jeep safaris, elephant rides and trekking.
Overnight : Tent

Day 15 : BR Hills
Morning and afternoon jungle activities at BR Hills Camp. Some information on BR Hills Camp: it is set in a very hilly area and the accommodation is in Deluxe tents, The staff are well trained and you take 2 jeep safaris per day for approximately 3 hours each time. Short elephant safaris are also available. Sightings are good. If you are looking for a more deluxe camp, the internationally renowned Kabini River Lodge is in the same region so could be substituted into the itinerary at this point. Accommodation here is in cottages. Here you also take jeep safaris and coracle safaris on the Kabini River so there is also a wide range of bird life. Sightings here are also good. Let us know which option you prefer.
Overnight : Tent

Day 16 : BR Hills - Mysore
Early morning Jungle Activities and after breakfast drive to Mysore. Upon arrival at Mysore check into your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 17 : Mysore
After breakfast proceed on a city tour of Mysore.
Visit the palace of the Maharaja built in 1911-12. The palace is of harmonious syntheses of the Hindu and Saracenic styles of architecture with archways, domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures which are magnificent. Visit the Art Gallery; drive upto Chamundi hill to see Chamundeshwari Temple that offers a panoramic view of Mysore. On the way back, see the Nandi Bull. Later visit the Somanth temple, Mysore Zoo evening proceed to Brindavan garden to visit lighting show.
Overnight :Hotel

Day 18 : Mysore - Banglore
After breakfast drive to Bangalore enroute visiting Srirangapatanam, the summer palace of Tipu Sultan.
Evening transfer to the airport/railway station to catch flight/train for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of "South India Wildlife" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.

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