Nilgiris Wildlife Holidays & Resorts in India - Ooty, Coonoor, Bandipur, Wayanad & Kabini
You have 4 to 14 Days (See options below)
EXPLORE: NILGIRIS
Its summer and a great time to be in the higher climes of the Nilgiri Biosphere, one of the 14 Biospheres in India and one of the 4 UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves in India. You will be going for walks, treks, horse riding and jeep safaris in the misty forests and coffee and tea plantations in the western ghats of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamilnadu, experience the UNESCO world heritage mountain train journey, visit prehistoric Edakkal caves, islands and waterfalls.
Enjoy a luxurious, wild holiday with Ecomantra. Stay up a grand tree house in a rainforest from you discover the historic Edakkal Caves, Soochipara Waterfalls and Kuruva islands. Enjoy Coracle Rides & Birding Cruise on the Kabini. Go wild on an Elephant Safari in Muthanga, Tholpetty Wildife sanctuaries. Enjoy tea garden walks and spice plantation visits, rejuvenate with a soothing spa and authentic kerala ayurvedic massage.
BIRDING ADVENTURES: ON A BOAT IN RANAGANATHITTU, KARNATAKA
Ranaganathittu in the Nilgiris, at this time of year, offers peak weather conditions and plenty of turtle spotting. The island of Ranaganthittu is a naturalist’s paradise, with flamingoes, herons and yes, crocodiles
EXPERIENCE: NARROW GUAGE MOUNTAIN TRAIN JOURNEYS IN THE HIMALAYAS, SAHYADRIS AND NILGIRIS
Go to Matheran in Maharashtra or Ooty in the Nilgiris or Darjeeling in the Eastern Himalayas on these narrow guage mountain trains. These train journeys are so utterly charming and engineering marvels of their time that it’s regarded as one of the UNESCO world heritage experiences of India.
You have 4 Days
- Mysore and Coorg (Ex Bangalore)
- Coorg & Kabini (Ex Mangalore)
- Kabini and Wayanad
- Wayanad and BR Hills (Ex Calicut)
- Masinagudi, Bandipur and Avalanche (Ex Coimbatore)
You have 6 Days
- Mysore, Coorg & Kabini (Ex Bangalore)
- Coorg, Kabini, Wayanad (Ex Mangalore)
- Wayanad, BR Hills & Masinagudi (Ex Calicut)
You have 8 Days
- Mysore, Coorg & Kabini & Wayanad (Ex Bangalore)
- Coorg, Kabini, Wayanad & BR Hills (Ex Mangalore)
- Wayanad, BR Hills, Masinagudi & Avalanche (Ex Calicut)
You have 10 Days
- Mysore, Coorg & Kabini, Wayanad & BR Hills (Ex Bangalore)
- Coorg, Kabini, Wayanad, BR Hills & Masinagudi (Ex Mangalore)
- Wayanad, BR Hills, Masinagudi, Avalanche & Bangalore (Ex Calicut)
You have 12 Days
- Mysore, Coorg & Kabini, Wayanad, BR Hills & Masinagudi (Ex Bangalore)
- Coorg, Kabini, Wayanad, BR Hills, Masinagudi & Avalanche (Ex Mangalore)
You have 14 Days
- Mysore, Coorg & Kabini, Wayanad, BR Hills, Masinagudi & Avalanche (Ex Bangalore)
STAY EXPERIENCES: FROM HUTS TO PALACES
You will love to stay in ethnic cottages built by local craftsman using traditional architecture technologies and primarily natural local material that are sustainable, eco friendly, naturally breathable and well ventilated, non toxic and very healthy to live in. Very often these eco lodges have age old and highly effective waste management systems, and usually naturally cool and warm and not requiring energy intensive heating or air conditioning.
You will love to stay in some of the most incredible accommodations inside forest, in colonial hill stations, on a farm, inside a tree house, in a earthen cottage, in log huts, cottages, and heritage palaces and home stays.
INR 9,500 | USD 209 | EUR 162 | AUD 219 | GBP 143
| No. | Description | Tariff / day | Meals | Transfers | Excursions | Adventures |
| 1 | Standard | NA | Yes | On request | No | |
| 2 | Superior | INR 10000 | AP | Yes | Yes | No |
| 3 | Luxury | INR 14000 | AP | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4. Fixed Date Departure (See below): Leaves on fixed pre decided dates. Travel with new people, make new friends. Great value for solo travellers as transportation cost gets split reducing tariff and you dont pay the usual 60% premium applicable otherwise! 5. Trip Leader Led Trips (See below): Usually leaves on fixed dates (but can be facilitated on demand) and led by expert trip leaders, whose presence increases the quality of the experiences and ensures that everything goes as perfect as it can. 6. Home to Home (See below): These are flight or rail or bus or chauffeur driven car based inclusive holidays where we pick you up from your home or airport and drop you at the same place after the trip |
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| NOTE 1. Tariff valid till 31st May 11 excepting between highseason 5th Dec 10 till 15th Jan 11 2. Add 25% of the above tariff per couple per day during high season i.e. 5th Dec 10 till 15th Jan 11 3. All prices quoted are per cottage on twin sharing basis. Calculate at Prorata for additional person 6. 20% Discount on the above tariff for solo travellers 7. Only 1 Child less than 5 years of age is complimentary per couple. 8. Our product is excellent in quality and hence our prices are fixed and non negotiable |
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| HOME TO HOME TARIFF FOR 5 DAYS & 4 NIGHTS ECO HOLIDAY. CONDITIONS APPLY | ||||||
| Flight Inclusive Tariff | ||||||
| No. | All Inclusive Tariff | Superior | ||||
| 1 | Mumbai-Bglr-Mumbai | INR 62,500 | ||||
| 2 | Delhi-Bglr-Delhi | INR 66,500 | ||||
| NOTE 1. Flight inclusive fares are subject to availbility of the Flights or Trains (AC 3-Tier) or Bus (AC) and cannot be guaranteed. 2. Minimum 3 weeks notice required for Flight & Bus, while 12 weeks is required for Rail based tariff. 3. No discount on children above 2 years of age in Flight option. Children below 2 years are free. 4. 25% of the tariff for children between 2 and 12 years in Train or Bus option. 5. Flight option is not available between 5th of Dec 10 till 15th of Jan 11 |
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Ecomantra Trip Highlights
Its summer and a great time to be in in the higher climes of the Nilgiri Biosphere, one of the 14 Biospheres in India and one of the 4 UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves in India. You will be going for walks, treks, horse riding, horse trails and jeep safaris in the misty forests and coffee plantations in the western ghats of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamilnadu, experience the UNESCO world heritage mountain train journey. Nilgiris include Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (Waynad), Bandipur National Park, Mudumalai National Park(Masinagudi), Nagarhole National Park (Kabini), Silent Valley National Park, Ooty, Coonoor, Kotagiri, Avalanche, Emerald etc.
ARRIVAL PORT
Bangalore & Calicut (South)
Airport: Bangalore, Coimbatore, Calicut and Mangalore
Station: Bangalore, Coimbatore, Calicut
DURATION
2 Days and 2 Nights Onwards
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Jan-May, Oct-Dec
HOLIDAY STYLE
Differently and Luxurious
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MUST DO UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
Self Driving Family Holidays
YOU CAN ALSO DO
Museums & Monuments, Bird Watching, Colonial / Raj Experiences, Corporate Adventure Fun Offsites, Corporate Experiential Learning (OMTP), Cycling, Corporate Team Building Programs, Lazy Days in the Forest, Heritage Experiences, Animal Assisted Safari, Lake, Desert or Coastal Safaris, Rest and Relaxation, Motor Bike Expeditions, Mountain Biking, Lazy Days in the Mountains, Photography Trips, Rope based Adventures, Mountaineering, Student Summer Camps, Train Journeys, Trekking / Hiking, Tribal Trails, Walking Holidays, Chauffeur Driven Nature Holidays
