Introduction
Although tiger is the essence of wildlife tours to India there are many other animals to see. Southern Indian forests encapsulates enchanting wilderness unsurpassed by any. Home to many endemic species of mammals and birds your wildlife safaris will not be in a vacuum, rather unstoppable heart throbbing adventure awaits you.
In this tour we explore the finest but not run of the mill destinations. Set your eyes on the wildest and trudge pace to pace with us alongside into the dense interiors.
Nagarhole National Park
Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka was declared as tiger reserve in 1999. The land of snaking stream is home to Indian elephant, gaur and tiger that we all seek. The charismatic landscape is alluring as are the mega fauna and spectacular birds. The network of rivers and streams form a living ecosystem in which thrives life in innumerable forms. Slender loris, bonnet macaque, striped necked mongoose, giant squirrels and chevrotain are some of the rare inhabitants that you will come across apart from the tiger. Nilgiri wood pigeon, white bellied tree pie, blue winged parakeet, white cheeked barbet, Malabar trogon and Malabar whistling thrush are exciting to checklist from among the large species of avian that dwell here.
Eravikulum National Park
Eravikulum National Park in Kerala is surrounded by large number of wildlife heavens forming an extensive green patch. The rugged terrain consists of high altitude grasslands and shola forests amidst a network of rivers and streams that are the life line of this fragile ecosystem in India. Nilgri Tahr, Nilgri langur and marten, leopard and tigers inhabit this paradise. You will have the chance to see unique features of the shola forests on excursions in the National Park.
Periyar Tiger Reserve
Periyar Tiger Reserve at Thekkady in Kerala is home to Indian elephant, tiger, gaur and the ubiquitous but elusive leopard. Made up of tropical evergreen and moist deciduous forests along with extensive grasslands it supports myriads of life forms some of which are endemic to Western Ghats. Apart from safaris a Thekkady boat ride is another alternative to see wildlife of the park. We will make sure that you enjoy your stay at this magnificent reserve in South India.
Mukurthi National Park
Mukurthi National Park part of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve the protected area in Western Ghats was established for conservation of endangered animals like the Nilgiri Tahr. Other animals that inhabit this little paradise are Indian elephant, tiger, mouse deer, and leopard besides many others. The bird species comprise of Nilgiri flycatcher, black and orange flycatcher, Nilgiri Pipit, wood pigeon and many more..
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Tour Highlights:
Southern Indian Wildlife & Tiger Tours
Itinerary
First Day
Land at IGI airport for a warm welcome. Our representative will spend the day with you and take you on a tour of Old Delhi. We will visit the Red Fort and the famous Chandni Chowk market. We will have Indian recipes for dinner at a nice restaurant and you will get the first taste of delicious Indian curries. Sleep well for the tour ahead.
2 Day
This day you fly to Bangalore from where the drive to Nagarhole takes place. The drive is about five hours but you have enough time to relax at the luxury resort upon reaching. Stroll around and if time permits we will take our first safari in the jungle. Your adventure in the Nilgiris has begun.
3/4/5 Day
Nagarhole National Park is situated in the sub-cluster of Nilgiris known as the Western Ghats. These are tropical moist evergreen forests with a mix of many floral species. The undulating mountain land is a magical delight. During safaris, we will search for tigers, Indian elephants, deer, slender loris, gaur, striped-necked mongoose, and many other enchanting animals. The National Park has simply superb bird life. We will keep an eye out for Nilgiri wood pigeons, blue-winged parakeets, white-bellied tree pie, greater spotted eagles, and more wonderful strikingly beautiful avian species. Your stay at this national park would be in a luxury resort that offers the greatest in comfort and the finest South Indian Cuisine.
6 Day
On this day we will drive to Mukurthi National Park. This is a five-hour drive and we reach in time for lunch. In our evening game round, we will be searching for the Nilgiri Tahr mountain goat of Southern India. We will traverse through montane grasslands shola forests and shrubs which are the unique features found in a few other reserves.
7 Day
The main attraction at Mukurthi are the Nilgiri tahr, bonnet macaque, and Nilgiri marten but we will also search for the Asian elephant, tiger, leopard, and other attractive fauna of this unique biome. Evenings at the luxury resort are spent with the naturalist listening to tales of the wild over sundowners and then some gastronomic delights of this region before sleep takes over.
8 Day
We take a long drive to Eravikulum early morning with a packed breakfast. This is a seven hours drive that accords insights on to life in Southern India. Upon reaching the National park we will check into the luxury hotels have lunch and go for the evening safari. Tigers, wild dogs, and leopards are the main predators. We will search for them as well as the Nilgiri tahr. We will also spot many birds on an excursion like a black-orange flycatcher, Nilgiri pipit, laughing thrushes, white-bellied short wing, and other endemic species. The park is small but contains amazing species of mammals and birds.
9/10 Day
After early morning breakfast we drive 100 km to Periyar Tiger Reserve. Lunch follows at a luxury hotel and then we go for an evening ride in the forests. Periyar is both an elephant and tiger reserve, it is home to many other animals like gaur, wild dog, Nilgiri langur, sloth bear, deer, and impressive avian species. On all the safaris we will search for tigers and other animals. We will also include in this tour a boat ride at Thekkady. While on the Periyar River and the reservoir we will be able to see many wetland birds besides wild elephants, gaur, and tigers. Two days of safaris here will be full of adventure and exciting finds. The wildlife tour finally ends here, and I am sure memories indelible are what you will take back with you.
11 Day
This day we drive 120 km for Kochi in Kerala State. Alight on a flight to New Delhi
12 Day
Back Home Goodbye and hope you have enjoyed it. Hope you will join us on another tour to the wilds of India.