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KERALA WILDLIFE TOUR

The lord of the jungle is indeed the elephant and not the tiger as many believe . Elephants in the wild call for more caution than any other animal. Elephants have figured in our mythology and have been a part of Indian life for three thousand years. Ganesha the elephant headed Hindu god is worshipped as a harbinger of good luck and prosperity. Elephants are a common sight on our roads and temples and as a source of power still find use in forestry operations. Forests of South India are well known for their elephant populations Nagarhole and Periyar are two noted parks where elephants roam freely with other animals like tiger , leopard , gaur, monkeys and deer . The lake at Periyar enables one to explore its forests on motor boats which allows close and safe observations of elephant and other animals .

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DURATION :- 8 DAYS
PLACES COVERED :- Cochin - Periyar - Munnar - Cochin
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Day 01 ARRIVE COCHIN
Morning: On arrival in Cochin, assistance at airport / train station and transfer to hotel. Afternoon: Short guided city tour of Cochin. Evening: Attend the Kathakali dance.

Overnight in Cochin

Day 02 COCHIN/PERIYAR (THEKKEDY)
Drive to Periyar Tiger Reserve (180 kms/04½ hrs). Lunch enroute at a Plantation Bunglow. On arrival in Periyar transfer to Camp.

Overnight in Camp

Day 03 & 04 IN PERIYAR
Trekking through the forest of Thekkedy. Likely to see elephant, Gaur, Sambar, Wild Boars. May see Sloth Bear, Panther and tiger. The sanctuary is also ideal for birding and butterfly watching. The trek will pass different types of vegetation, like evergreen patches, grasslands, deciduous forests and rain forests. Enjoy a ride on the lake by traditional bamboo rafts, popularly used by the tribals living in the periphery of the forest.

Overnight in Camp

Day 05 PERIYAR/MUNNAR
Morning: Drive to Munnar (110 kms/04 hrs), a hill station at an altitude of over 5000ft. On arrival in Munnar, camping site at a private forest. Rest of the day free.

Overnight in Camp

Day 06 & 07 IN MUNNAR
Proceed for trekking and camping near Munnar to Silent Valley Plateau at over 4000ft, through the ruggedly beautiful grassland.

Overnight in Camp

Day 08 DRIVE TO COCHIN
Morning: Depart to Cochin (131kms/05 hrs) for onward destination.

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