South India Wildlife & Nature

Duration: 08 Nights - 09 Days
Places Covered: Bangalore – Coorg - Wayanad - Bandipur – Ooty – Bangalore

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Bangalore – Drive to Coorg (Approx. 260 km / 6 hrs)

On arrival at Bangalore Airport, meet our representative and drive to Coorg (Madikeri), the lush hill station known for its coffee estates, green valleys, and misty hills.
Evening at leisure to relax and explore your resort surrounded by coffee plantations.
Overnight: Coorg

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Day 02: Coorg – Local Sightseeing

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of sightseeing in and around Coorg:

• Visit Abbey Falls, a beautiful cascading waterfall amidst coffee plantations
• Explore the tranquil Raja’s Seat, offering stunning valley views
• Afternoon visit to Dubare Elephant Camp, where you can interact with elephants and observe them bathing and feeding

Overnight: Coorg

Day 03: Coorg – Wayanad (Approx. 115 km / 3.5–4 hrs)

After breakfast, drive to the verdant hills of Wayanad in Kerala.
En route, stop at Iruppu Falls, a scenic and sacred waterfall nestled within the Brahmagiri Range.
Arrive Wayanad and check-in at your eco-resort or boutique stay surrounded by forests and plantations.
Overnight: Wayanad

Day 04: Wayanad – Caves, Lakes & Views

After breakfast, proceed to explore the natural and historical beauty of Wayanad:

• Trek to Edakkal Caves, known for ancient stone carvings dating back to the Neolithic era
• Visit the serene Pookode Lake, surrounded by forest and ideal for paddle boating
• Enjoy panoramic views from Lakkidi Viewpoint, the gateway to Wayanad

Overnight: Wayanad

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Day 05: Wayanad – Waterfalls & Dams

Today’s highlights include:

• Visit the stunning Meenmutty Falls, one of the tallest in Kerala (requires moderate trekking)
• Explore Banasura Sagar Dam, India’s largest earthen dam with boating options
• Stroll through Wayanad’s spice plantations and learn about pepper, cardamom, and coffee cultivation

Overnight: Wayanad

Day 06: Wayanad – Bandipur National Park (Approx. 100 km / 3 hrs)

After breakfast, drive through the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary into Karnataka’s famous Bandipur National Park.
Check into a forest lodge or luxury wildlife resort.
In the evening, embark on a wildlife safari (subject to forest department timings) and try to spot elephants, deer, wild boars, leopards, and possibly tigers.
Overnight: Bandipur

Day 07: Bandipur – Ooty

Distance: Approx. 50 km / 2 hrs
(Optional: Early morning safari in Bandipur.)
Later, drive to Ooty via the scenic Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, crossing hairpin bends and dense shola forests.
En route, visit Needle Rock View Point or Pykara Lake (optional).
Evening at leisure in the charming hill town of Ooty.
Overnight: Ooty

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Day 08: Ooty – Local Sightseeing

After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Ooty’s colonial charm and natural beauty:

• Stroll through the Government Botanical Gardens
• Enjoy boating at Ooty Lake
• Visit Doddabetta Peak, the highest point in the Nilgiris for panoramic views
• Optional: Take a short ride on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (UNESCO heritage toy train – subject to availability)

Overnight: Ooty

Day 09: Coimbatore (85 km / 3 hrs Approx.)

Post breakfast, drive to Coimbatore Airport for your onward journey with fond memories of the Western Ghats' forests, falls, and hill stations.