Duration: 16 Nights & 17 Days
Destination Covered: Bangalore - Mysore - Nagarhole - BR Hills - Bandipur - Ooty - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Kovalam
| Tour Highlights | |
| Bangalore | Tipu Sultan’s Palace & Museum, ISKCON Temple & Lal Bagh Garden |
| Mysore | Srirangapatnam & Tipu's Summer Palace, Maharaja's Palace & Chamundi Hill |
| Nagarhole | Elephant & Jeep Ride |
| BR Hills | Bird Watching |
| Bandipur | Jungle Safari |
| Ooty | Hill Station |
| Munnar | Tea Estates & Eravikulam National Park |
| Periyar | Wildlife Sanctuary & Boat Cruise Optional: Spice Plantation Tour |
| Kumarakom | Backwaters & Bird Sanctuary |
| Kovalam | Beaches |
Day 01 - Arrive in Bangalore
Arrive in Bangalore by international flight. After a warm traditional 'Swagat' (welcome), our representative will assist you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Bangalore, known as the Garden City, is adorned with impressive structures showcasing both historic and modern architecture. The majestic Vidhana Soudha, housing the State Legislature & Secretariat, stands prominently in the city center.
Overnight at the Hotel – Bangalore (B)
Day 02 - Bangalore - Mysore (135 km - 03 hr)
Half Day Tour
Begin with a guided tour of Bangalore visiting Tipu Sultan's Palace, an elegant structure illustrating Mughal-influenced architecture. Built by Haider Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan, it now serves as a museum. Continue to the ISKCON Temple, a harmonious blend of Dravidian and modern architectural styles, featuring contemporary facilities and a Vedic library.
Later, explore the Lal Bagh Garden, named for its year-round blooming red roses. This historic garden was established in 1760 by Haider Ali.
Drive onward to Mysore, the former capital of the Wodeyar dynasty, admired for its rich heritage, palaces, landscaped gardens, and traditional charm.
Overnight at the Hotel – Mysore (B)
Day 03 - Mysore - Nagarhole National Park (95 km – 02 hr)
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Mysore, beginning with Srirangapatnam, the historic capital of Tipu Sultan. Visit Darya Daulat (Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace), set amid scenic surroundings on an island formed by the River Cauvery. Continue to Maharaja’s Palace, an Indo-Saracenic architectural marvel completed in 1912. Conclude with a visit to Chamundi Hill, crowned by a 12th-century Durga temple and featuring a magnificent 5-meter high Nandi sculpture carved from a single stone.
Later, drive to Nagarhole National Park.
Overnight at the Hotel – Nagarhole (B)
Day 04 - Nagarhole National Park
Nagarhole National Park is renowned for its abundant wildlife including tigers, elephants, leopards, deer, wild dogs, boars, and rare bird species such as the Malabar trogon and Malabar pied hornbill. The park features lush forests, rolling hills, and the Kabini River reservoir formed in 1974.
Early morning wildlife viewing and bird watching are scheduled. Optional activities include a coracle ride on the Kabini River. In the evening, enjoy a jeep or elephant safari through the jungles of Nagarhole.
Overnight at the Hotel – Nagarhole (B)
Day 05 - Nagarhole National Park - BR Hills (100 km – 02 hr)
Drive to BR Hills, a scenic range located between the Cauvery and Kapila rivers. Rising to 5,091 ft, the hills are covered with deciduous forests and rich wildlife. This peaceful destination offers fresh air, abundant nature, and a rejuvenating environment.
Overnight at the Hotel – BR Hills
Day 06 - BR Hills
Enjoy morning and evening wildlife viewing along with excellent bird watching opportunities. The serene surroundings offer a refreshing wilderness experience.
Overnight at the Hotel – BR Hills (B)
Day 07 - BR Hills - Bandipur National Park (60 km – 01 hr)
Drive to Bandipur National Park, one of India’s premier tiger reserves established in 1974 under Project Tiger. Spanning 865 sq. km, it forms part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and offers rich wildlife diversity.
Overnight at the Hotel – Bandipur (B)
Day 08 - Bandipur National Park
Enjoy morning and afternoon jungle safaris with excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Overnight at the Hotel – Bandipur (B)
Day 09 - Bandipur National Park - Ooty (80 km – 02 hr)
Drive to Ooty (Udagamandalam), the “Queen of Hill Stations,” nestled in the Nilgiri hills. Famous for its cool climate, tea gardens, colonial charm, and the UNESCO-listed mountain railway, Ooty offers spectacular landscapes and pleasant weather.
Overnight at the Hotel – Ooty (B)
Day 10 - Ooty - Munnar - Eravikulam National Park (350 km – 09 hr)
Drive to Munnar, a picturesque hill station at the confluence of three mountain streams—Muthirappuzha, Chanduvarai, and Kundala. Known for its emerald tea plantations, cool weather, and scenic landscapes, Munnar was a favored retreat during British rule.
Overnight at the Hotel – Munnar (B)
Day 11 - Munnar
Half Day Tour
Visit sprawling tea estates, offering postcard-perfect landscapes and opportunities for long walks through rolling hills.
Continue to Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. The park also shelters rare species such as the lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri langur, and Atlas moth. The scenery features sweeping grasslands and exotic flora beneath the towering Anamudi, the highest peak south of the Himalayas. (Closed January & February.)
Overnight at the Hotel – Munnar (B)
Day 12 - Munnar – Periyar (160 km - 04 hr)
Drive to Periyar (Thekkady), one of India’s most captivating wildlife sanctuaries. Its rich biodiversity includes elephants, deer, Nilgiri langurs, and a variety of birdlife. A boat ride on Lake Periyar offers unique wildlife sightings along the forested shores.
Explore the sanctuary and enjoy its serene natural beauty.
Overnight at the Hotel – Periyar (B)
Day 13 - Periyar
Continue exploring the wildlife sanctuary and surrounding landscapes.
Overnight at the Hotel – Periyar (B)
Day 14 - Periyar – Kumarakom (135 km - 04 hr)
At sunrise, enjoy a scenic boat ride on Lake Periyar for wildlife viewing. After breakfast, drive to Kumarakom, a serene backwater destination known for its interconnected lakes, canals, and paddy fields. Traditional Kettuvallam houseboats, lush landscapes, and rich aquatic life make this region enchanting.
Overnight at the Hotel – Kumarakom (B)
Day 15 - Kumarakom – Alleppey (Overnight Houseboat)
Visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, home to migratory birds such as Siberian storks, darters, teals, herons, and egrets.
Later, board a traditional houseboat (Kettuvallam) for a relaxing cruise through the serene backwaters from Kumarakom to Alleppey, passing villages, paddy fields, and coconut groves.
Overnight on the Houseboat (B, L, D)
Day 16 - Alleppey – Kovalam (90 km - 02 hr)
Disembark from the houseboat and drive to Kovalam, a renowned beach destination near Trivandrum. Known for its crescent beaches, high cliffs, and Ayurvedic wellness centers, Kovalam offers an ideal seaside retreat.
Overnight at the Hotel – Kovalam (B)
Day 17 - Kovalam – Trivandrum Airport (16 km - 30 mins)
Today we ensure a punctual transfer to the international airport for your onward journey.
Our tour concludes: Caper thanks you for your patronage and looks forward to assisting you on your next journey.
