Right next door to popular Bandipur National Park, Nagarhole is largely overlooked in favour of its slightly larger neighbour, which to us makes it all the more appealing.
Nagarhole National Park is covered in lush, deciduous teak and rosewood forests and adjoins the lovely Kabini Lake. It’s a haven for elephants, Indian bison and birdlife. It also has a healthy tiger population which is increasing and sightings are more and more frequent now after the fantastic work done by the authorities to improve conservation. You’ll also find the bonnet macaque, gaur, dhole, barking deer, and common langur, as well as hundreds of colourful bird species. Perhaps most fascinating of all is the chance that you’ll run into the region’s traditional inhabitants, the Jenu Kuruba people, who still reside in the national park despite efforts by government bodies to relocate them.
The verdant forest cover traverses valleys and hills with plenty of small streams and beautiful waterfalls. It forms a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, and in 1999 the region was declared a tiger reserve. It is best visited outside of the monsoon, either in the winter or summer months. Safari by boat and 4WD is a thrilling way to explore the park in detail.
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Kerala Encompassed
Gain a great insight into the variety Kerala has to offer as you travel south to north over three weeks. You’ll have the opportunity to stay in different types and styles of accommodation, ranging from tea bungalows to a plantation mansion, houseboat, treehouse and tents, to name a few.
Spend your days among tea and spice plantations, relaxing in rural settings, spotting wildlife, cruising along the Alleppey backwaters, visiting local markets and getting to know the towns that make Kerala tick. Relax on a remote beach to round off your holiday through ‘God’s Own Country’.
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Cruise the backwaters
Explore the canals on a houseboat for two nights, watching local life pass by
Birdwatching
Wake up on the banks of the Periyar River, where you’ll have the chance to spot over 120 species of birds
Safaris
Track elephants and tigers in Nagarhole National Park
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Birds of South India
Discover lesser-visited but beautiful areas of Southern India during this two week holiday. There is a particular focus on the region’s abundant birdlife, exceptional for casual and serious aficionados. Visit several sanctuaries and travel through the lush western ghats, known as a treasure house of endemic species, as well as the strictly protected wildlife of Bandipur National Park.
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Rangananthittu Bird Sanctuary
End your journey with a visit to the Rangananthittu Bird Sanctuary, home to some 170 exquisite bird species
Valparai
Explore Valparai’s remote landscapes through forest treks in an area full of wildlife, including some of the most endangered varieties of hornbills
Bandipur National Park
Spot elusive big game on sunrise and sunset safaris in Bandipur National Park
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