Planetwildlife Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana

...................................................................... # day 1 - udawalawe national park ...................................................................... Arrive at colombo airport and transfer to udawalawe (4.5hours approx.). Check into elephant lane hotel and go on a 4wd jeep safari into udawalawe national park in the evening. the park is known for its large elephant population. Spot leopards, sloth bears, sambars, water buffaloes, golden jackals, and toque macaques amongst other mammals. The park is a good spot for bird watching. Some of the endemic species that can be seen here include the sri lanka spurfowl, red-faced malkoha, sri lanka grey hornbill, brown-capped babbler, and sri lanka junglefowl. Look for mugger crocodiles in the waters. Elephant lane hotel offers large rooms with attached bathrooms, comfortable air conditioning, and clean toilets. meals: dinner accommodation: elephant lane hotel ...................................................................... # day 2 - belihul oya ...................................................................... After breakfast, transfer to belihuloya and check in to your hotel (2hours approx.). Go on a nature trek to kinchigune village in the evening. The original village of kinchigune is now totally submerged in the waters of the samanala wewa, and was discovered recently. The original inhabitants of this village were heavily engaged in the steel industry in the 2nd century bc, when it is recorded they supplied battle weapons to the king of sri lanka, king dutugemunu, who ruled over the island at that time. the diverse and beautiful kinchigune nature trail lasts for approximately 6kms and begins at the river garden resort in belihul oya. Venture through paddy fields, cross rivers, and pass local village houses observing their many extensive vegetable plots. This is an ideal opportunity to learn about the local agricultural systems and the simple way of traditional sri lankan village life. Along the way, nature lovers will spot several types of beautiful birds and butterflies endemic to sri lanka, and linger at some of the small waterfalls found in the area. The trail ends where the belihuloya river meets the samanala wewa reservoir. From there, it is a short climb up through the verdant, and ever-changing forest to the kinchigune eco lodge. then go canoeing in samanala wewa. An experienced guide will accompany you should you wish, and you will be supplied with modern life jackets. A full orientation will be offered for those who are new to canoeing. The samanala wewa reservoir is named after the sinhalese word samanala, meaning butterfly, hinting not only at the huge number of butterflies in the area but also the actual shape of the reservoir. The word wewa literally means tank, another term often used to describe sri lankan reservoirs. The surrounding majestic mountains add to the idyllic setting of the reservoir. dinner is served at the hotel. The rooms at river garden resort are very spacious, clean and modern, and guests are assured a good nights sleep on comfortable mattresses while listening to natures very own orchestra! the restaurant serves eastern, western, and chinese cuisine, and has a well-stocked bar. meals: breakfast and dinner accommodation: river garden resort ...................................................................... # day 3 - kandy ...................................................................... Transfer to kandy after breakfast and check in to your hotel (3.5hours approx.). In the evening, go on a city tour of kandy and see a cultural show. Strategically nestled amidst three mountain ranges, kandy was initially built in this location for the natural fortress it provides against attack. Kandys main architectural monuments date mainly from the 19th century when king vikrama rajasinha, the last king of kandy, constructed many new buildings. the cultural show will stage kandys vibrant heritage. With colorful traditional outfits and agile movements, the kandyan dancers, drummers, and fire-walkers evoke images of pageantry and traditions past. dinner is served at the hotel. Queens hotel is located in kandy near the kandy lake, and the world-renowned temple of the tooth relic of the buddha. It is a historic building that used to be a governors mansion. The rooms face the lake, the temple of the tooth relic of the buddha, the pool or scenic mountains. The queen's has 54 rooms with attached bathrooms and hot and cold water. The pub royal serves alcoholic, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks. meals: breakfast and dinner accommodation: queens hotel ...................................................................... # day 4 - kandy ...................................................................... After breakfast, head to the peradeniya junction railway station to board the expo rail train carriage for a ride to nanu oya (4hours approx.). Go on a city tour of nuwara eliya, often referred to as little england. Nuwara eliya has a climate unlike anywhere else in sri lanka. Due to its high elevation it offers a cooler and more invigorating climate than lower regions. Colonised by the british, the outskirts of the sri lankas highest town still retain their old world charm and many of the original hotels still retain their grandiose colonial style. head back to kandy for dinner. meals: breakfast and dinner accommodation: queens hotel ...................................................................... # day 5 - colombo ...................................................................... After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home (3hours approx.). Meals: breakfast.

...................................................................... # day 1 - dambulla ...................................................................... Upon arrival at colombo airport, transfer to dambulla (4hours approx.). This two and a half hour road trip will be punctuated with a stop at pinnawela elephant orphanage. This 24 acres large elephant orphanage that also serves as a breeding center, was established in 1975 by the sri lanka wildlife department. The elephants are herded about 500 mts twice a day to drink and be bathed in the river; this is a fascinating spectacle to see. After this stop, continue on to dambulla and check in to kassapa lions rock resort. Ideally located facing sigiriya rock, the resort comprises 31 well appointed spacious chalets with beautiful open-air bathrooms. The open-air restaurant serves a variety of dishes ranging from eastern to western cuisine. The bar will serve you a wide range of cocktails and spirits from all over the world. The resort also has a swimming pool facing sigiriya rock. Meals: dinner accommodation: kassapa lions rock resort ...................................................................... # day 2 - dambulla ...................................................................... Start the day with an optional hot air balloon ride (cost not included in tour price), the best way to get the perfect view over one of sri lankaã¢ï¿½ï¿½s most iconic heritage sites, lionã¢ï¿½ï¿½s rock at sigiriya. While assisting with the filling of the balloon, you will have a hands-on approach to its mechanisms and operations. After breakfast, proceed to sigiriya rock fortress - a large stone and ancient rock fortress and palace ruin (30minutes approx.). A unesco world heritage site, sigiriya is famous for its ancient paintings. It was used as a rock-shelter mountain monastery from the 5th century bc. Devotees of the buddhist sangha created the ornate paintings on the cave walls. Before your climb, see lionã¢ï¿½ï¿½s gate, named after the two large carved lionã¢ï¿½ï¿½s paws on either side of the gate. At one time a gigantic lion sat at the end of the rock, and the ascent to the summit was from the lions paws and into its mouth. Unfortunately the lion has disappeared and only the paws and the first steps are visible. The fascinating climb to the top (1,200 steps) takes you through rock-hewn passages and small caves. When you are halfway to the top, you can see magnificent views of the water gardens below. The elaborately landscaped water gardens contain a complex underground water distribution system, which provides water to the royal baths, the many small moated islands and fountains. Some fountains still work during the rainy season. Also see the fresco gallery containing beautiful paintings of semi-nude women, and the mirror wall that may have been used as a mirror in ancient times. Enjoy breathtaking views at the summit. Travel back to the resort and go on an elephant ride. From high up on the elephantã¢ï¿½ï¿½s shoulders riding through the jungle, you will experience a journey like no other. This one-hour ride through natural wilderness will leave you inspired and energized. Dinner is served at the resort. Meals: breakfast and dinner accommodation: kassapa lions rock resort ...................................................................... # day 3 - anuradhapura ...................................................................... After breakfast, travel to anuradhapura (1.5hours approx.) and check in to your hotel. Go on a city tour in the evening. Also called the city of ruins and home of the tree of enlightenment, popularly known as sri maha bodhi, anuradhapura is not only one of the most sacred places for sri lankan buddhists, but also a fantastic tourist destination. Anuradhapura was the first sinhalese capital of sri lanka, and is still venerated by buddhists who worship many of the fine dagobas still remaining. The past glories of this vast city are still in evidence and one of the draws of the city is to see what is considered to be the oldest tree in the world ã¢ï¿½ï¿½ the sacred bo tree under which, it is said, buddha received his enlightenment. There is an abundance of ancient architecture dating back to the 3rd century bc and earlier. To wander around the magnificent ancient city ruins gives one just a hint of how imposing and majestic this city would have been in its heyday. Dinner is served back at your hotel ã¢ï¿½ï¿½ nuwarawewa rest house. Along with modern facilities and well-kept rooms, the rest house offers you a fine range of local dishes in a peaceful setting. Meals: breakfast and dinner accommodation: nuwarawewa rest house ...................................................................... # day 4 - wilpattu national park ...................................................................... Travel to wilpattu after breakfast and check in to your hotel (1.5hours approx.). Go on a 4wd jeep safari into wilpattu national park in the evening. The park is known for its many lakes and its leopard population. There are 31 species of mammals residing within the park including elephants, leopards, water buffaloes, sloth bears, and spotted deer. Bird watchers will be excited to spot painted storks, open bills, little cormorants, sri lanka jungle fowls and wetland birds such as garganeys, pin tails, and purple herons. Head back to the leopard den for dinner. All rooms have an en suite bathroom with hot and cold water, and cable tv facilities. The in-house restaurant serves sri lankan, western, and chinese cuisines. Meals: breakfast and dinner accommodation: leopard den ...................................................................... # day 5 - colombo ...................................................................... After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home (4.5hours approx). Meals: breakfast.

...................................................................... # Day 1 - Colombo to Negombo ...................................................................... Arrive at Colombo, be received by our representative and transfer to Tamarind Tree, Negombo. After checking in, you can rest and prepare yourself for the exciting adventure that lies ahead! Meals: Dinner Accommodation: Tamarind Tree, Negombo ...................................................................... # Day 2 - Negombo to Kithulgala ...................................................................... Today, after breakfast, set out for Kithulgala Resthouse at Kithulgala, where you spend the night. In the afternoon, cross the Kelani River in a dugout canoe to reach the Kelani Valley Forest Reserve. It is a lowland tropical rainforest that is rich in endemic fauna and flora. The Reserve is a great place for spotting lowland endemics such as the Sri Lanka myna, green-billed coucal, spot-winged thrush, Sri Lanka blue magpie, Sri Lanka spurfowl, brown-capped babbler, and red-faced malkoha. After exploring the area, go back across the river and return to your resthouse. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Kithulgala Resthouse ......................................................................................... # Day 3 - Kithulgala to Sinharaja Forest Reserve ......................................................................................... After breakfast, depart for Martins Simple Lodge, Sinharaja, located about four hours away by road. Stay here for the next two nights. In the afternoon, trek in the lovely Sinharaja Rainforest. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for lowland endemics, mixed species bird flocks, and sub-continental species. According to a study of the mixed species bird flocks, an average of 42 individual birds gather in flocks, which makes them the worlds largest mixed species bird flocks! Birdwatching highlights include the red-faced malkoha, Sri Lanka blue magpie, white-faced starling, and scaly thrush. You can also spot many species of butterflies. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Martins Simple Lodge ...................................................................... # Day 4 - Sinharaja Forest Reserve ...................................................................... Spend the full day exploring the Sinharaja Rainforest for lowland endemics and mixed species bird flocks. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Martins Simple Lodge ............................................................................. # Day 5 - Sinharaja Forest Reserve to Galle ............................................................................. After breakfast, depart for Galle, where you will be staying for two nights. Galle, the capital of Sri Lankas Southern Province, is an important city at the southernmost tip of the country. The city was occupied by the Portuguese in 1505. It was later ruled by the Dutch and the British. Galle is the best example of a fortified city built by the Europeans in south and southeast Asia. It showcases a blend of European architectural styles and south Asian traditions. Galle was a prime seaport even as long ago as 1400 B.C. After lunch will visit the magnificent Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort was first built by the Portuguese and when the Dutch conquered the area, it was modified during the 17th century. Admire its many Bastions including the Sun, Moon, Star, and Zwart Bastions. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Lighthouse Hotel & Spa ...................................................................... # Day 6 - Galle ...................................................................... Spend the whole day in Kanneliya Forest Reserve. It is an excellent place for logged secondary forest and virgin forest land. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Lighthouse Hotel & Spa ...................................................................... # Day 7 - Galle to Yala National Park ...................................................................... After breakfast, depart for Yala National Park (approx. 6 hour drive), where you will stay for the next three nights. En-route, visit the Kottawa Arboretum, a lowland tropical rainforest that is known for its rich biodiversity. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Yala Village ...................................................................... # Day 8, 9 - Yala National Park ...................................................................... Over the next two days, go on morning and afternoon game safaris in Yala National Park. Yala, located in the southeast region, is the second largest park in Sri Lanka. It is famous for its population of Sri Lankan elephants and aquatic birds. Mammals that are commonly seen here include the leopard and the sloth bear. Block 1 area of Yala has one of the highest densities of leopards in the world. This Park offers you one of the best chances in Asia to see and photograph magnificent leopards, so keep your camera handy! Other large animals that you may see include the mugger crocodile, spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, wild boar, wild buffalo, jackal, grey langur, and mongoose. Yala is also a great place for bird watching. About 300 species of birds have been recorded here. These include the Malabar pied hornbill, painted stork, lesser adjutant, and black-necked stork. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Yala Village ................................................................................ # Day 10 - Yala National Park to Embilipitiya ................................................................................ After breakfast, depart for Centauria Inn, Embilipitiya (approx. 3 hour drive). In the afternoon, go for a game drive in Udawalawe National Park, one of the best places in the world for observing Asian elephants in the wild. The Park is also famous for its waterbirds. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Centauria Inn ...................................................................... # Day 11 - Embilipitiya to Colombo ...................................................................... After breakfast, drive for about four hours to reach Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. In the evening, visit Talangama Wetlands and walk along Talangama Lake - a paradise for birds. Some of the birds that may be commonly seen here include black and yellow bitterns. The area is also known for the endemic purple-face leaf monkey. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Accommodation: Galle Face Hotel, Colombo ...................................................................... # Day 12 - Colombo ...................................................................... This is the last day of the tour. You will be driven to the airport in time for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast & Dinner ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please Note: Accommodation providers are subject to change without notice. The accommodations listed in this dossier are our preferred suppliers, but sometimes due to availability issues, we are unable to make use of the properties listed in this dossier. If we cannot use an accommodation provider as listed we will substitute another property of similar standards.

# day 1 - colombo .................................................................... Arrive at colombo and transfer to your hotel. If time permits, go on an optional tour of the city. Colombo is the largest city and the former capital of sri lanka. It is a modern city but still retains its old world charm due to the presence of many buildings with colonial architecture and many other ruins from the past. It has a large harbor and was an important stop in the east-west sea route trade for ancient travelers. meals: no meals accommodation: cinnamon lakeside optional: city tour ...................................................................... # day 2 - colombo to weligama ...................................................................... Head towards weligama in the morning. It is about three and a half hours drive from colombo. Weligama is a scenic bay, situated on the south coast of sri lanka. It is famous for its stilt fishermen and bears the charm of an idyllic fishing village. Visit the dutch built galle fort, a unesco recognized world heritage site, en route. Then proceed towards your scenic resort where you spend the next three nights. meals: breakfast & dinner accommodation: mandara resort ...................................................................... # day 3, 4 - weligama ...................................................................... Spend time watching various whales and dolphins out in the sea. In the morning, depart with your naturalist to mirissa fisherys harbour. Board a comfortable boat to commence your journey into the sea. The highlight of the day will be sighting blue whales and spinner dolphins. As you head deeper into the waters in search of whales, look out for pods of spinner dolphins which can sometime number in the hundreds. The large concentration of blue whales found here is quite astounding. During the migration, blue whales are seen relatively close to shore as the continental shelf is narrow to the south of dondra. In the afternoon, you can relax on the beach. Return to your resort in the evening. meals: breakfast & dinner accommodation: mandara resort ..................................................................................... # day 5, 6, 7 - weligama to yala national park ..................................................................................... Leave weligama and head towards yala national park, about three and a half hours away by road. Yala national park, located in the southeast region, is the second largest park in sri lanka. It is famous for its population of sri lankan elephants as well as its aquatic birds. The most commonly seen mammals here are leopards and the sloth bears. In the afternoon, go game drives and try to spot various wildlife within the park. According to some sources, yala block 1 has one of the highest densities of leopards in the world. Yala therefore offers one of the best chances in asia to see leopards. Other large animals you may see include mugger crocodile, spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, wild boars, wild buffaloes, jackals, grey langurs, and mongooses. Yala is also a great place for bird watching. There are about 300 species of birds residing here. Birding highlights include the malabar pied hornbill, painted stork, lesser adjutant, and black-necked stork. the next two days, are also spent going on various game safaris in the morning as well as in the afternoons. meals: breakfast & dinner accommodation: yala village hotel ......................................................................... # day 8 - yala national park to colombo ......................................................................... Today, early in the morning, go on a nature trail along with a guide and see some birds around the hotel. There is also an opportunity to go on an optional morning game drive for one last time. After lunch, drive for about six hours to reach negombo, near colombo. Check into your hotel in the evening and rest for the night. meals: breakfast & dinner accommodation: tamarind tree or similar optional: additional game drive in yala ...................................................................... # day 9 - colombo ...................................................................... The trip comes to an end this morning after breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your flight home. meals: breakfast & dinner please note : accommodation providers are subject to change without notice. The accommodations listed in this dossier are our preferred suppliers, but sometimes due to availability issues, we are unable to make use of the properties listed in this dossier. If we cannot use an accommodation provider as listed we will substitute another property of similar standards.

...................................................................... # day 1 - kolkata ...................................................................... as you reach kolkata, you will be received by our representative at dum dum airport, who will help you get to your hotel. We advise you to get adequate rest today, as tomorrow we begin an exciting journey into the amazing wilderness of bhutan. meals: no meal accommodation: peerless inn ...................................................................... # day 2 - kolkata to paro ...................................................................... today we take an early morning flight to paro. Paro is a town in an agricultural valley of the same name. It is situated at an altitude of about 2,300 meters above sea level. It is in this region that one may spot capped langurs, rhesus monkeys, himalayan black bears, himalayan serows and several species of deer. paros most prominent landmark is the rinpung dzong (fortress of the heap of jewels), which was rebuilt after a fire in the early 20th century. The dzong has many shrines and prayer rooms, and houses a large community of buddhist monks. Its interior is richly decorated with beautiful paintings and woodcarvings. You might also see several splendid examples of traditional architecture and richly decorated buildings in and around paro. meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner accommodation: standard budget hotel please fill up your immigration and declaration forms while in the air to get through your visa formalities faster at paro airport. Do not lose your declaration form as you have to produce it at the time of departure. Your address in bhutan is co etho metho tours & treks ltd. ...................................................................... # day 3 - paro ...................................................................... on the third day, we drive to chelila pass (3,800m) to enjoy a splendid morning view of the himalayas. Picnic lunch will be carried along. We will also be walking over the ridges on the southern face of the pass to spot the himalayan serow. The conifers and sub-alpine forests around chelila are an ideal habitat for this exotic mammal. We might also spot musk deer and mountain foxes. our exploration of the area ends at about 2.00 p.m, after which we drive back to paro (approx 1 hour drive). On the way back, we will stop to visit dzongdrakha temple. Capped langurs can be spotted on the nearby cliffs, where they forage for acorns and wild rose berries. meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner accommodation: standard budget hotel ...................................................................... # day 4 - paro to punakha ...................................................................... on day four, we leave paro and head to punakha, a drive of about 4 hours. Our route will take us over dochula pass (3,050m), where we will get a spectacular view of bhutans towering snow-clad mountains. Lots of fluttering and colorful prayer flags adorn the pass. Look out for yaks grazing by the roadside. We will go on an enjoyable four hour walk through the areas villages and forests. We may be able to spot bears, muntjac deer, wild boars, rhesus monkeys, hill partridges and kalij pheasants. In the evening, we reach lapchaka, from where the vehicle will take us to our hotel at punakha. meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner route: paro - dochhula pass - punakha travel time: approx 4 hours ................................................................................... # day 5 - punakha to jigme dorji national park ................................................................................... today we go on an early morning excursion to the banks of the pho-chhu river. Here we might spot the highly endangered white-bellied heron, the second largest heron in the world. We return to the hotel for breakfast, after which we will drive north of punakha dzong to reach jigme dorji wildlife sanctuary. jigme dorji is the largest national park in bhutan. It covers an area of about 4,329 sq km and is home to the snow leopard, musk deer, himalayan black bear, red panda, sambar and barking deer. We will explore the park area and have lunch here as well. As the evening approaches, we head towards our camp at damji village, where we shall interact with the park warden. The remainder of the evening will be spent touring the village. meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner accommodation: damji camp route: punakha to jigme dorji park travel time: approx 1 hour ...................................................................................... # day 6 - jigme dorji national park to punakha ...................................................................................... the warden will accompany us today as we set out to explore the deep jungles in search of the takin, bhutans national animal. If we are lucky, we may also spot a tiger and himalayan black bear. You will notice that the vegetation around here consists mainly of bamboo thickets and the terrain is uneven and steep. By late afternoon, we drive back to our hotel at punakha. the takins strange appearance has an interesting legend behind it. According to this legend, the takin was created by a divine madman (drukpa kinley), who put a cows head on a goats body. meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner accommodation: a standard budget hotel route: damji � punakha ...................................................................... # day 7 - punakha to gangtey gompa ...................................................................... our destination for today is gangtey gompa, which we will reach after a 3 hour drive. The gangtey valley area lies at an altitude of 3,300 meters. It is home to the black-necked crane, a rare species of endangered crane whose roosting habitat is being threatened by economic development in china. On the way to gangtey, keep a look out for capped langurs and the red panda, which roams around the forests above nobding. during our visit to the gangtey gompa valley, we will spend about an hour at rspn (royal society for protection of nature). In the late afternoon, we will go on a 2-hour nature walk around the valley, where we will keep an eye out for the areas cranes. meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner accommodation: a standard budget hotel ...................................................................... # day 8 - gangtey gompa to thimphu ...................................................................... on day eight, we travel to thimphu, the capital of bhutan (approx 5 hours drive). We aim to reach in time for lunch, after which we head north towards dodina. We will be hiking up for about an hour to reach the cheri temples. You might see mountain goats and gorals in the area. We will then drive to a viewpoint above thimphu (approx 45 mins drive). Our days activities also include exploring the culture of the region and visiting a takin enclosure. The takin, a himalayan goat-antelope, is the national animal of bhutan. meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner accommodation: a standard budget hotel route: gangtey gompa to thimphu travel time: approx 5 hours drive ...................................................................... # day 9 - paro to kolkata ...................................................................... today we head for paro airport (approx 1 hour drive) to board our flight back to kolkata. You will be welcomed by our representative upon arrival at kolkata airport, who will help you get to your hotel. meals: no meals accommodation: peerless inn ...................................................................... # day 10 - kolkata ...................................................................... this is the last day of your tour and you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. meals: breakfast please note: accommodation providers are subject to change without notice. The accommodations listed in this dossier are our preferred suppliers, but sometimes due to availability issues, we are unable to make use of the properties listed in this dossier. If we cannot use an accommodation provider as listed we will substitute another property of similar standards.

# day 1 - new delhi to jim corbett national park ...................................................................................... We leave delhi at about 8 a.m. For jim corbett national park. A stop for lunch will be made en route. We aim to reach corbett by evening. After settling in, the remainder of the day can be spent exploring your surroundings. Make sure you are well rested, as we have an early start tomorrow! corbett national park is situated in ramnagar in the nainital district of uttarakhand, the park serves as a protected area for the critically endangered bengal tiger. In recent times, corbett national park has also become known for vulture conservation. The present area of the reserve is 1318.54 sq km (square kilometres). It is named after the famous hunter-naturalist, jim corbett. It is home to over 50 varieties of mammals, about 600 species of birds (parakeets, owls, orioles, drongos, thrushes, babblers, bulbuls, cuckoos, doves, bee-eaters, rollers, flycatchers, warblers, robins and more) and about 25 reptilian species. The pride of corbett is of course its tigers, leopards and rare gharials. meals: lunch, dinner accommodation: corbett wilderness route: delhi to jim corbett national park travel time : 6 hrs included activity-nature walk ...................................................................... # day 2 - jim corbett national park ...................................................................... Today we begin early. After breakfast, we set out on a game safari. Apart from the tiger and leopard there are smaller felines in the park including the jungle cat and the fishing cat. Other mammals include barking deer, sambar deer, hog deer, blackbucks, chital, sloth bears, himalayan black bears, indian grey mongooses, otters, yellow-throated martens, ghoral, indian pangolins, langurs and rhesus monkeys. Large herds of elephants can be seen in the summer. We return to the lodge for lunch, and then leave for an afternoon game drive into the parks wilderness. meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner accommodation: corbett wilderness ...................................................................... # day 3 - jim corbett national park ...................................................................... We start out early once again. Enjoy a steaming cup of tea before we go on an elephant safari (subject to availability). The safari lasts for about 2 hours. Corbett is also a popular birding destination as it is home to more than 600 species of birds including domestic birds and migratory birds. Some of the common resident birds are cormorants, darters, grey herons, egrets, cattle egrets, white-necked and black-necked storks, spotbills, large pied wagtails and white-capped redstarts. The birds of prey include crested serpent eagles, black-winged kites, indian shikras, himalayan grey-headed fishing eagles, himalayan vultures and lesser and greater spotted eagles. Other resident birds (not very commonly found) are hawk-eagles, crested honey buzzards and the black eagles. The migratory birds of prey include the osprey, the peregrine falcon, the booted hawk- eagle and the steppe eagle. The woodland birds commonly sighted are green pigeons, parakeets, cuckoos, hornbills, barbets, woodpeckers, orioles, drongos, pies, babblers and thrushes. Among the ground-birds (woodland) are the peafowl, the red junglefowl, and the white-crested kalij pheasant. We return to the lodge for breakfast. You can relax till after lunch, when we set out once again to explore the park. meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner accommodation: corbett wilderness ...................................................................................... # day 4 - jim corbett national park to new delhi ...................................................................................... After a leisurely breakfast, we drive back to delhi, where our tour ends. meals: breakfast route: jim corbett to new delhi travel time : approximately 6 hrs please note: accommodation providers are subject to change without notice. The accommodations listed in this dossier are our preferred suppliers, but sometimes due to availability issues, we are unable to make use of the properties listed in this dossier. If we cannot use an accommodation provider as listed we will substitute another property of similar standards.

# day 1 - bhopal to satpura national park .......................................................................... our tour to satpura national park begins today, we leave from our designated point in bhopal which is noor-us-sabah palace hotel and drive for about 3.5 hours. Satpura national park is located in hoshangabad district of pradesh, india. It gets its name from satpura hill ranges (mahadeo hills). The rugged yet scenic terrain of satpura national park consists of deep valleys, high mountains, rivulets and waterfalls. This 524 square kilometer park is home to animals such as the tiger, leopard, sloth bear and wolf. The parks northern end is bordered by the tawa dam, where one can spot birds such as black eagles and hornbills. after check-in at our lodge, you are free to spend the day relaxing or exploring your surroundings. We may go on a nature walk if there is time. meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner accommodation: forsyth lodge included activity: nature walk (if time permits) ...................................................................... # day 2, 3 - satpura national park ...................................................................... we explore satpuras wilderness over the next two days. Both days begin with an early morning game drive at dawn. We maximize our chances of spotting animals by going on both morning and afternoon drives. There is a wide variety of animals that are found in the park including the tiger , leopard, sambar, chital, bhedki,nilgai, four-horned antelope, chinkara, bison (gaur), wild boar, wild dog, bear, black buck, fox, porcupine, flying squirrel, mouse deer, indian giant squirrel. We head to the lodge after our morning drive and relax until lunch. we set out to explore the park once more in the afternoon. This is an ideal time to spot birds and the landscapes of the park provide for a perfect photo opportunity. Some of the birds found in the park are malabar pied hornbills, crested serpent eagles, crested hawk eagles, paradise flycatchers, honey buzzards, pittas, thrushes, peafowl, and pheasants. we return back to the lodge at dusk when the park closes for the day. We end the day with a delicious dinner. meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner accommodation: forsyth lodge included activity: morning and afternoon game drives, elephant safari (subject to availability) ........................................................................... # day 4 - satpura national park to bhopal ........................................................................... after a leisurely breakfast, we head for noor-us-sabah hotel in bhopal (approx 3.5 hrs drive) where we end our tour. meals: breakfast.

Day 1 - jaipur to ranthambore national park ......................................................................................... We start the trip on an early note at 8.00 in the morning and begin with a visit to the amer fort. Amer fort is an ancient palace complex, on the outskirts of jaipur. It was the capital of the ruling kachhawa clan of amber, before the capital was shifted to jaipur. After visiting the fort, we stop for an early lunch at a local restaurant. We then head out for a guided tour of jaipur. Jaipur, known as the pink city, was the first planned city in india, and is well known for its historical architecture including many forts and palaces. We visit the jantar mantar, a unesco world heritage monument. It is a unique astronomical observatory that dates back to the 18th century. We will also try to stop at the hawa mahal and the city palace before heading out to ranthambore. The drive to ranthambore is approximately 3 hours and once we reach, we check in to our resort and call it a day after dinner. meals: lunch and dinner accommodation: ranthambhore safari lodge included activities: excursion to amber fort and guided city tour ........................................................................day 2 - ranthambore national park ........................................................................ We are in the tiger haven of india and we start exploring ranthambore right away! we start the day with an early morning safari in the park. After driving around the park for a few hours, we return to the resort for a late breakfast. You can relax in the serene environment of the resort and head out for a game safari after lunch. The game safari in the late afternoons is ideal to spot tigers lazing around waterholes. We return to the resort at dusk when the park closes for the day. Ranthambore national park is encompassed by rocky hill crests, dotted with water pools and contains a number of temples and forts. The park has a rich variety of wildlife. Though best known for its tigers, the park is also home to a variety of birds such as peafowl, cotton pygmy geese and pheasant-tailed jacanas. meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner accommodation: ranthambhore safari lodge ............................................................................. Day 3, 4 - ranthambore national park ............................................................................. Over the next two days at ranthambore, we begin with early morning safaris. Dawn is the best time to spot animals and birds. In the winter months, the landscape is beautiful and you can see the mist disappear with the rising sun! after the morning safari, we return to the resort for a late breakfast. You can relax at the resort, go for stroll in the vicinity or just catch up on some sleep! after lunch, we set out for a drive to sight some wildlife to return at dusk after the park closes for the day. If time permits, we may visit ranthambore fort. meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner accommodation: ranthambhore safari lodge included activities: game drives in ranthambore optional activity: visit to ranthambore fort (if time permits) ............................................................................................. Day 5 - ranthambore national park to jaipur ............................................................................................. After an early breakfast, we will drive back to jaipur.the tour ends on our arrival in jaipur, after an exciting trip of 4 days in the wild, and hopefully after sighting a few tigers! meals: breakfast.

Day 1 - kochi to periyar national park …………………………………………………. Our tour begins in kochi from where we leave for periyar national park at 9 a.m. The drive from kochi to periyar takes about 5 hours and passes through many villages and hamlets and is a great way to explore the countryside. We stay at the spice village hotel, in periyar. After a delicious lunch, we visit the spice gardens for which the area is so well known for. Since ancient times, spices were traded like gold in india and you see why…the cardamom and the pepper grown here has some superb aroma! we return to the hotel at dusk and end the day with dinner. Periyar is one of the project tiger reserves of india. It is one of the most picturesque and beautiful wildlife reserves in the world. In addition to the tiger, periyar is also home to the indian elephant, gaur, sambar (horse deer), barking deer, mouse deer, dhole (indian wild dog), fox, leopard and elusive nilgiri tahr. meals : lunch & dinner accommodation: spice village, thekkady route : kochi-thekkady travel time : 5 hrs ……………………………………..... # day 2 - periyar national park ……………………………………….. We begin our day with a ride into the forest on elephant backs. It is the best way to see the forest and the animals! we return to the lodge for breakfast. You get to relax for a while and in the afternoon we head out for a nature walk. As the sun sets and the dusk sets in, its time for us to return to the hotel, have dinner and call it a day. Meals : breakfast lunch & dinner accommodation: spice village, thekkady optional activities: bamboo rafting, border hiking ……………………………………………………. # day 3 - periyar national park to munnar ………………………………………………………… start the day with a boat ride on the periyar lake. It is the best time to spot birds and do keep an eye out for the flamingos! after the boat ride, we return to the lodge for breakfast. Walking is the best way to explore the park and you get to see some of the smaller animals, insects and monkeys when you are on foot.we do precisely this and walk in the forest till lunch time. After lunch, we leave for munnar which is a 3 hour drive from periyar. Munnar is a beautiful town up in the hills, best known for the tea grown here. The tea has a delicate flavour of cardamom is can be used to brew the famous indian chai! munnar also offers a splendid view of pristine valleys and mountains, exotic species of flora and fauna, and the aroma of cool, spice-scented air! after checking into our hotel, you have the day to yourself…enjoy a stroll in the tea estates and a walk in the clouds! meals : breakfast, lunch & dinner accommodation: windermere resort munnar, munnar route : thekkady to munnar travel time : approx. 3 hrs ………………………………………………………….. # day 4 - munnar to eravikulam national park ………………………………………………………….. After breakfast, we leave for eravikulam national park. We carry picnic lunch with us. As vehicles are not allowed inside the park, we explore the area on foot. After a whole day at eravikulam, we return to our hotel in the evening for dinner. Eravikulam was established to protect the nilgiri tahr, an endangered species of mountain goat. It is the only mountain goat species found south of the himalayas. Sure-footed herds of tahr are quite elusive, but you may be able to get a good view of them as they browse the hillside vegetation. Eravikulam is also home to a variety of mammals that include the nilgiri langur, lion-tailed macaque and several endemic bird species such as the streaky brown nilgiri pipit and blackbird. The blackbird in particular looks very different from the familiar songster of europe and is regarded by some taxonomists as a possible separate species. meals : breakfast, lunch & dinner accommodation: windermere resort munnar …………………………………. # day 5 - munnar to kochi …………………………………. This is the last day of our tour. After a leisurely breakfast, we drive back to kochi (approx 4 hrs drive). meals: breakfast route: munnar to kochi travel time :approx. 4 hrs.

# day 1 - bangalore to bandipur national park ...................................................................................... At about 8 am we leave bangalore for the bandipur national park. On arrival at bandipur, we check in at our lodge and have a delicious lunch. Once done with lunch, we leave for a game drive and will be in the park till dusk. We return to the lodge once the dusk sets in and we end the day with an early dinner. Bandipur national park is one of the best-known wildlife protected areas in india and is also a project tiger reserve. The park is famous for its bengal tigers, asian elephants and for the abundance of sandalwood trees. It is also home to leopards, sloth bears, panthers, chevrotains, dholes (wild dogs), hyenas, gaur, sambar (deer), chital, wild boar, barking deer and mouse deer. meals: lunch & dinner accommodation: the windflower route: bangalore-bandipur travel time : approximately 5 hrs ....................................................................................... # day 2 - bandipur national park ....................................................................................... Our day at bandipur begins with an early morning game drive. Mornings in bandipur are quite mesmerizing and in the winters you can see the mist raising off the ground. The nilgiri mountains form an amazing backdrop. You are sure to spot many chitals and asian elephants and if you are lucky, you may even spot a tiger! we return to the lodge for breakfast. You are free to spend the rest of the day relaxing until it is time for the afternoon game drive. meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner accommodation: the windflower ............................................................................................................ # day 3 - bandipur national park to nagarhole national park ............................................................................................................ After an early morning drive and breakfast at bandipur, we head for the nagarhole national park (approx 3 hours drive). On arrival, we check in to our lodge and have lunch. This will be followed by a drive into the parks wilderness. A part of the nilgiri biosphere reserve, nagarhole is among indias most well maintained national parks. Its rich and varied wildlife includes the tiger, leopard, indian bison, sloth bear, gaur, sambar deer, chital, common muntjac and almost 250 species of birds. The park also has a large population of elephants. meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner accommodation: cicada kabini route: bandipur to nagarhole travel time: approx. 3 hours ....................................................................................... # day 4 - nagarhole national park to mysore ....................................................................................... After an early morning game safari and breakfast at nagarhole, we head for mysore (approx 2.5 hours drive). We stop for lunch before setting out to explore this lovely city. Mysore is the second largest city in the indian state of karnataka. It is best known as the home of two great 18th century kings- haidar ali and tipu sultan. The majestic mysore palace, the city church and a drive to chamundi hills are worth a visit. If you have a sweet tooth, do try the famous regional sweet- the mysore pak. meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner route: nagarhole to mysore accommodation: hotel royal orchid travel time: approx 2.5 hours ....................................................................................... # day 5 - mysore to bangalore ....................................................................................... After breakfast, we set out for bangalore. We provide packed lunch which we can have en route. We make a brief stop at ranganthittu bird sanctuary, a birdwatchers paradise. (approx 1 hour drive). Ranganthittu bird sanctuary covers an area of 67 sq km and consists of six islets on the banks of the river kaveri. The birds found here include the painted stork, asian openbill stork, common spoonbill, woolly necked stork, black headed ibis, white ibis, lesser whistling duck, indian shag, stork billed kingfisher, egret, cormorant, oriental darter and heron. Many small mammals can also be spotted on the islets, these include bonnet macaques, colonies of flying foxes, common palms, indian gray mongooses and monitor lizards. after about an hour of birdwatching, we drive on to bangalore (bengaluru), where our tour will end. meals: breakfast & lunch route: mysore – ranganthittu – bangalore travel time: approx 5 hours.