Discover Nature’s Secrets in South India

15 Nights/ 16 Days

Unplug from the chaos and reconnect with nature on this 16-day immersive journey through the lush forests, misty hills, and serene backwaters of South India. From tiger spotting in Nagarhole and Parambikulam to soul-soothing yoga in Pollachi and tea walks in Munnar — this tour blends adventure, wellness, and culture in perfect harmony.

Tour Highlights: Nature | Wildlife | Ayurveda | Culture | Wellness

  • Bangalore – Garden City charm and royal landmarks
  • Mysore – Palaces, Chamundi Hills & Tipu Sultan’s Legacy
  • Nagarhole – Wildlife safaris, birdwatching & coracle ride on Kabini
  • BR Hills – Tranquil eco-stay amidst deciduous forests
  • Bandipur – One of India’s finest tiger reserves
  • Pollachi – The Healing Hills wellness retreat, Topslip & Anamalai safaris
  • Parambikulam – Jungle safaris, boating & treehouse stay
  • Munnar – Tea plantations, Eravikulam Park & misty mountains
  • hekkady – Periyar wildlife cruise & spice plantation tour
  • Gavi – Offbeat trekking & jeep safari through deep forest
  • Kumarakom – Backwaters, village life & lakeside retreat
  • Kovalam – Beach bliss, Ayurvedic therapies & Trivandrum temples

Day 01 – Arrive Bangalore

Arrive Bangalore by international flight, after a traditional ‘Swagat’ (Welcome) our representative would assist you at the airport & transfer to hotel for check-in. Bangalore, the garden city. The spacious city has many imposing structures full of historic & modern architecture. The majestic Vidhana Soudha, a magnificent post-independence structure housing the State legislature & Secretariat, stands in the center of the city with its attractive dome & galleries
Overnight Hotel – Bangalore

 

Day 02 – Bangalore – Mysore (135 km – 03 hr)

Half Day Tour

Today take a guided tour of Bangalore, visiting Tipu Sultan Palace; the layout of the palace gives the idea of the ethnic Mughal lifestyle. The fort & its remains present the history of the era in which it was built. The construction of the Tipu palace was started by Haider Ali & completed by Tipu Sultan, it is now a museum. Also visit ISKCON Temple, a harmonious blend of Dravidian & modern architecture. The building has some of the modern facilities along with a Vedic preaching library.

 

Next visit the Lal Bagh Garden, name Lal Bagh has been given to it for the wonderfully bloomed red roses that remain blooming all through the year. Haider Ali started building this garden in 1760

Later drive to Mysore, capital city of the Wodeyars kingdom. It has always enchanted its admirers with its quaint charm, rich heritage, magnificent palaces, beautifully laid-out gardens, imposing buildings, broad avenues & sacred temples. There’s an old world charm about the city that reaches out to everyone.

Overnight Hotel – Mysore

 

Day 03 – Mysore – Nagarhole National Park(95 km – 02 hr)

Today, take a tour of Mysore,  visit  Srirangapatna, the historic capital of Tipu Sultan, known for his struggle against British rule. Several monuments relating to his rule are sprinkled across the island.

 Later, visit Darya Daulat, commonly known as the Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan, situated amidst scenic surroundings on an island formed by two branches of the River Cauvery. Also visit Maharaja Palace, designed by British architect Henry Irwin. The Amba Villas Palace, as it is also known, was completed in 1912. Chamundi Hill, which is topped with a 12th century temple of Durga with the magnificent 5m tall Nandi, carved from a single piece of granite in 1659, is one of largest in India.Late drive to Nagarhole National Parthe k Overnight Hotel – Nagarhole

 

Day 04 – Nagarhole National Park

Nagarhole National Park, famous for the tawny, black-striped Royal Bengal Tiger, elusive & stealthy, noble & regal. Established in the year 1955 as a wildlife sanctuary, it was designated a national park twenty years later. The park today stretches in a series of gentle hills & valleys, north of the river Kabini. The park is centred on a perennial water reservoir formed in 1974, when the Kabini River was dammed. It has all the resident wildlife of the Nilgiri hills: Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiri Langur, bison, leopard, Asian elephant, wild boar, deer, dhole (wild dog) & porcupine, besides tigers. A high canopy of trees- up to thirty metres tall in some places- harbors rare birds such as the endangered Malabar trogon, the Malabar pied hornbill & the crested hawk-eagle.

 

Early morning wildlife tours & bird screening in the park or a Coracle ride on the Kabini River are the engagements. Enjoy an evening jeep ride or an Elephant ride Into the Nagarhole jungle.
Overnight Hotel – Nagarhole

 

Day 05 – Nagarhole National Park – BR Hills(100 km – 02 hr)

After breakfast,  drive to BR Hills, the Biligirirangana range of hills are picturesquely situated between the Cauvery & Kapila rivers. At a height of 5,091 feet above sea level, this hill stretches from north to south for about 16 Kms. All round are deciduous trees. And roaming amidst the long grass & tall trees are animals. Plenty of them! So if you’re looking for a cool time with a little bit of wild excitement thrown in, welcome to BR Hills. Wake up to the chirping of birds & humming of bees. Breathe in fresh, clean air. Take a stroll through the sylvan surroundings. And let the cool breeze blow your cares away.
Overnight Hotel – BR Hills

  

Day 06 – BR Hills – Bandipur National Park(60 km – 01 hr)

Today drive to Bandipur. Bandipur National Park is one of the many reserves located within the forest belt between the Western Ghats & the Nilgiri Mountains. Most of these reserves are demarcated more by political boundaries than by truly physical ones. Bandipur lies in the southern state of Karnataka & covers a forest area of 865 square kilometers. It was declared a National Park in 1974 & is one of the original 9 tiger reserves under the watchful eye of “Project Tiger”.
Overnight Hotel – Bandipur

 

 

Day 07– Bandipur National Park- Pollachi 230 Km 5 hours

Pollachi, known as the Coconut Capital of Tamil Nadu, is one of South India’s most scenic travel destinations. With its lush greenery, majestic dams, stunning waterfalls, wildlife reserves, and ancient temples, Pollachi is the ideal retreat for nature lovers, thrill-seekers, and those seeking peace and relaxation. In 2025, Pollachi continues to be a top travel destination with its mix of eco-tourism, spiritual retreats, and wildlife adventures. While exploring the best of Pollachi, refresh your body and mind at The Healing Hills, a premium wellness centre offering naturopathy, yoga, meditation, and detox therapies. Here’s a list of the best places to visit in Pollachi in 2025 for a perfect blend of adventure, nature, and wellness.  Visit Top slip – Anamalai Tiger Reserve One of the best eco-tourism spots in Pollachi, Topslip is a wildlife lover’s paradise. Located within the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, it is home to elephants, tigers, Indian gaurs, and exotic bird species. Wildlife safari in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve Visit the elephant camp overnight Stay in eco-lodges Resort.

 

 

Day 8 Day trip to Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 40 KM

After Breakfast beyond Topslip, Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is one of the best-protected wildlife reserves in South India. It is a biodiversity hotspot where you can spot tigers, leopards, and crocodiles.

Go on a thrilling jungle safari. Stay in a tree house for a night safari experience  Explore Parambikulam Lake on a boat ride . Including the buffer zone, the tiger reserve has a span of 643.66 Sq. km. The Western Ghats, Anamalai sub-cluster, including all of Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, is under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site. It is one of the top places of wildlife near Pollachi and among the must include places in the Pollachi tour.

 

Parambikulam is one of the biodiversity hot spots in the world as it supports diverse habitat types and endemism. A natural home to the majestic tigers, Parambikulam Tiger Reserve houses some of the most exotic and endangered wildlife species. As per the latest estimates, there are 28 tigers at the reserve. Apart from tigers, elephants, leopards, lion-tailed macaque, peacocks, spotted deer, sambar deer, bison, porcupine, and Nilgiri tahr are part of this reserve. The presence of 250 species of birds offers fantastic bird-watching opportunities. A rare type of frogs known as Parambikulam Chilappan can be seen only at this reserve.

 

Or relax on the day

The Healing Hills – Your Wellness Retreat in Pollachi  While exploring Pollachi, take a break at The Healing Hills, a naturopathy and wellness retreat offering: Naturopathy Treatments – Detox and heal naturally Yoga & Meditation – Reconnect with your mind and body Hydrotherapy & Organic Healing Diets – Refresh your energy levelsStress-relief therapies – Perfect for travellers needing a wellness break. Overnight at Pollachi

 


DAY 09 :
 Pollachi – Munnar – (120 km – 03 hr)

Today after breakfast drive to Munnar, located at the confluence of the mountain streams Muthirappuzha, Chanduvarai & Kundala. It is surrounded by wild Jungle, it is wet & cold for most of the season. During the British rule of India, it was developed to cultivate tea plants. It was a favorite place for those of the British who were in the know & it is sometimes referred to as the ‘Switzerland of India’ for its natural surroundings & Old World architecture. A picture book town, winding lanes, trekking & holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience. Overnight Hotel – Munnar

 

Day 10 – Munnar- Eravikulam National

Half Day tour Today  take a tour visiting the tea estate spread like a green carpet over a large area. The rolling hills, the lush mountain & the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking & long mountain walks.

Later we visit Eravikulam National Park, set up for the preservation of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Park has the largest known population of Tahr existing in the world & also shelters Atlas Moth, Elephants, Sambhars, Gaurs, Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri, Langur, Tiger & Leopard. It exhibits the breathtaking natural splendor of rolling grasslands & exotic flowers. Anamudi, the highest peak south of Himalayas, towers over the pride of the sanctuary.(Closed – January & February).

Overnight Hotel – Munnar

 

Day 11 – Munnar – Periyar(160 km – 04 hr)

Today we drive to Periyar (Thekkady), one of India’s most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where one can watch wildlife at close range. The vegetation, the flora & fauna & the birds are uniquely rich, vast & varied that it does not bear semblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Even a casual visitor to this place will not fail to observe the special ecological pattern. The very sound of the name conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hill & spice scented plantations. The sanctuary is one of the best in the country for watching & photographing wildlife. Notable among the inhabitants are the tigers, majestic Asiatic wild elephants & distinctive Nilgiri Langur. A cruise through the waters of Periyar lake around which the wildlife sanctuary is situated, offers a soul-stirring, pleasant experience.

Later, we explore the sanctuary to experience the beauty & ecological pattern.

Overnight Hotel – Periyar

 

Day 12 – Gavi Full Day Safari and Departure

Rise early to reach the Gavi Ecotourism Information Centre. Embark on a jeep safari to reach Gavi Ticket Counter from where the walking safari to Sabarimala Viewpoint begins, trekking through the dense forest. The jeep drops back to the Ecotourism Information Centre in the evening by 5:30 pm. Return to Thekkady for night halt. Overnight Hotel – Periyar

 

 

Day 13 – Periyar – Kumarakom (135 km – 04 hr)

Today at sunrise we took a boat ride to view wildlife in the sanctuary on Lake Periyar. After two hours of wildlife viewing, get back to the hotel for breakfast.

Later drive to Kumarakom, a cluster of little islands, on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala. Kuttanad, the ‘Wonder Land’ believed to have been lying below the sea level, sprang out into the marshes when the sea receded later. The land of lakes, canals & paddy fields, Kumarakom transports you to sheer ecstasy. Holidays on the houseboats, traditional Kettuvallam, are an out-of-this-world experience at Kumarakom. Furthermore Vembanad Lake is home to several types of marine life exclusively the Karimeen (Pearl Spotted Fish), Chemeen (Prawns) & Konju (Tiger Prawns).Overnight Hotel – Kumarakom

 

 

Day 14 Kumarakom – Kovalam (180 km – 05 hr)

Today morning we disembarked a houseboat & drove straight for Kovalam, South of Trivandrum. There are two main beaches at Kovalam, separated by a high cliff. It is finding a new significance in the light of several Ayurvedic salons & recuperation & regeneration resorts which provide a slew of Ayurvedic.Kovalam This beach town ranked high among international tourists is an ideal destination to feel the tropical sun and to feel contented about the golden suntan. Water enthusiasts have a lot of beach activities to indulge in like – kayaking, swimming, surfing and skiing. Occasionally walk into some of the certified massaging centers alongside the beach and pamper yourself with an exotic herbal, body- toning massage. Overnight to be spent at a hotel near the beach.

 

Day 15 :- Kovalam Trivandrum:

Morning set out on a sightseeing tour to Trivandrum. Your itinerary will include places of interest like Padmanabhaswamy temple, renowned for its towering gopuras and temples, arts, and paintings. The main pavilion of the temple stands impressive with 400 marvelously carved granite pillars. Your guided sightseeing tour will cover the rest of the attractions too. Later in the evening, travel back to Kovalam for an overnight stay.

 

Day 16 – Kovalam – Trivandrum Airport (16 Km – 30 mins)

Morning after breakfast you get dropped at Trivandrum International airport for your flight back home, feeling content about a wonderful holiday you spent in the “God’s Own Country”.

 

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