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Bandipur and Nagarahole forests offers wildlife safaris like few other sanctuaries in South India. The animals you may spot are - Tigers, elephants, boars, deers, gaurs, wild dogs, sloth bears, leopards, porcupines, etc. The hotels here offer two safaris, usually one on jeep and the other on the boat. Apart from jungle safaris, we also showcase the most important sites of this region -the Mysore Palace and the Somnathapur temple.
(1) We offer only transport for two days plus guide service at Mysore palace and Somanathapur. You have to book your jungle accommodation including safaris.
(2) At Bandipur, you may book Windflower, Serai, Dhole's Den Resort, Bush Betta Wildlife Resort, M C Resort, Vana Vihar, etc. At Nagarahole, you may go for Kaav, Evolve Back, Red Earth, Kabini River Lodge, etc.
(3) Government-run Jungle Lodges at Kabini and Bandipur are the best since they offer package with two jungle safaris. In all other places, ensure you book hotel as well as Safaris too.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The driver will look for you in the lobby of your hotel at the appointed time.
Itinerary
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1
The Mysore Palace is the most extravagant and luxurious palace in South India. It is called the "Palace of Versailles" of India. It was built in 1912 in Indo-Saracenic style with the Chief Architect being Henry Irwin, an Englishman. The grandeur of Mysore Palace is such that it is embellished with - tiles from England, marble from Italy, Chandeliers from Czechoslovakia, cast iron pillars & stained glasses from Scotland, teak wood from Burma, jaguar bronze statues from England, etc. The Mysore palace stands in the middle of a sprawling 45 acres of land which houses many temples as well. It is divided into two halves - one (better) half managed by the State Govt while the other belongs to the royal Wodeyar family. The fame of Mysore Palace is such that it attracts as many visitors annually as that of Taj Mahal!
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
The afternoon safari to Bandipur forest will be organized by the hotel where you stay, in conjunction with the local Govt. Please ensure that the safari is booked even before arriving at the hotel. Bandipur National Park is a reserved wildlife sanctuary with an area of 874 sq, km while Nagarahole is another adjoining reserve with an area of 848 sq. km. They are both part of a greater Niligiri Bio-sphere which straddles three South-Indian States over 5500 sq. km. An afternoon safari in the Bandipur/Nagarahole forest ranges offers an extraordinary opportunity to watch wildlife in their natural habitat; be it predators, reptiles, cats, elephants, birds, etc. In the backdrop of the calm and quiet of the jungle, as you wade through a thick jungle with experienced drivers and naturalists, the wilderness unfolds. It has to be your lucky day to see tigers but there will definitely be other wildlife such as deer and elephants which are quite common. Be ready to shoot, but with your camera!
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
Again, the hotel where you are staying, will organize a boat safari on the backwaters of the river Kabini for game viewing.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The Keshava temple at Somanthapur has been recently classified as a World Heritage monument by UNESCO. It is an extraordinary temple built in the 13th CE during the reign of the Hoysala dynasty. It is one of the top 3 temples among the 92 built by Hoysalas during their reign. The temple is built on a star-shaped platform with high-quality sculptures all around. The most prominent features of this temple are the highly symmetric & geometric lathe-turned pillars; 16 ceilings inside the temple with each one different but with a motif of banana flower; exquisite statues of Venugopala & Janardhana in 2 of the 3 sanctum sanctora; the highly intricate vimanas; 480 elephants carved on the bottom level with each one different from the other; a galaxy of gods & goddesses; etc. It took 500 artists about 40 years to build this temple which was later vandalized by the marauding Mughals in the 14th CE. It stands abandoned from a ritualistic perspective but stands tall as an artistic achievement.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Drive from Bangalore, visit Mysore Palace, & arrive at Wildlife Resort at 1 pm+ Afternoon Jungle Safari + Overnight stay
Second Safari early in the morning + Drive to Bangalore en route visiting Somanathapura Keshava temple
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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