the green triangle of South India
 

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Bangalore |  Bheemeshwari | Oderpalya | BR Hills | Bandipur  Mudulmalai  Wayanad | Nagarhole | Kabini | HD Kote | Mysore 

The Green Triangle connects three states - Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu covering the Wild life regions of Bandipur, Nagarhole, Mudumalai, Wayanad and the Nilgiris. A journey into the wilderness of South India, this holiday takes you through a sensitive eco-system along the Ghat sections, dense forests and mountain ranges.

While exploring the flora and fauna of the region, this trip also provides insights into how human intervention has affected the environment, forest area and livelihood of adivasis [tribes] on the socio-economic and cultural front. An opportunity to have face to face interactions with the local forest communities who are the saviours of these forests! It will give you a better understanding about local traditions, customs and rituals of people who live on the fringes of the forests in this path. Peppered with legends and folklore, the local community members will enchant you with their knowledge of the nature they live.

Led by expert naturalists of the local areas, the Green Triangle explorations also introduce you to a variety of wildlife that are endemic to the Western Ghat regions. This includes Malabar Giant Squirrel, Otter, Barking Deer, Leopard, Civet cat, Pangolin, Grizzled Giant Squirrels, Porcupine, Great Indian Hornbill, Nilgiri Marten, Nilgiri Langur, Asiatic elephants, Bonnet macaque, Common Palm Civet and even the elusive TIGER!

While most of the day is spent in the forest and its fringe areas, we have taken care to make sure that guests are not denied any level of comfort in terms of accommodation. This ranges from Plantation accommodations, riverside resorts, wilderness camps, jungle lodges, homestays, tree houses and eco lodges. 

Tailored to the needs of novices as well as the experienced trekker, this is a trip that will bring you as close to nature as it gets. Transport options between locations range from the luxury of air conditioned taxis to public transport to common rafts.
 

Sample itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Bangalore. You can go for a historical city walk in the city of Bangalore and explore the changing landscapes of this evolving city. If you interested in theatre and performing arts, you can catch a play in the evening at Ranga Shakara or just relax in the pub city. Overnight in Bangalore.

Day 2: Early morning, drive to Bheemeshwari. Go fishing at the Bheemeshwari Fishing Camp and have a delicious meal there. Drive to Odyerapalya an interesting settlement of Tibetans, Soliga tribes and locals nestled between the BR Hills. Overnight at Odyerplaya.

Day 3: Visit the monasteries in Oderapalaya, the oldest Tibetan settlement in Karnataka. Get an insight into the lifestyle and philosophies of Tibetan Monks.

Day 4: Next day you can go soft trekking and for Orchard walks. Hard core trekkers can go on a trek in BR Hills, one of the most spectacular ranges of Karnataka. Overnight in Odyerpalya.

Day 5: Drive to Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary. Go on a wildlife trail and Jeep Safari. Overnight in the fringes of forest at Bandipur.

Day 6: Drive to Mudumalai. Go for Elephant Safari at Theppakadu. Jeep Safari and soft treks in the Nilgiris is also possible. Overnight on the fringes of forests in the Nilgiris.

Day 7: Go on a water fall trail at Mudumalai and get an opportunity to smell freshly grown coffee, varieties of tea and aroma of vanilla. Overnight on the fringes of forests at Masinagudi.

Day 8: Drive to Wayanad through Tea estates. Spice tour and visit to Rain forest gardeners. Overnight options include Home stays, Resorts and Hotels.

Day 9: Go on a rain forest trek, waterfall trail and overnight camping. If you are interested in spice, then you can go for a spice tour where you not just learn how different kinds of spices are grown here but also get an opportunity to taste these spices in an authentic meal prepared by spice planters.

Day 10: Visit an alternative life style school, Kanavu that gives you a different approach to education. If you are interested in plants, you also have an opportunity to visit a botanical sanctuary, Gurukulam to see infinite species of plants and alternative methods of farming.   Overnight options include Home stays, resorts and hotels.

Day 11: Leave early morning for Nagarhole. Go bird watching and on a jeep safari. Accommodation in the fringes of forest or ambitious trekkers can trek to Kabini.

Day 12: Leave early morning for Kabani where you can go on a wildlife trail and coracle rides.

Day 13: Next day go river rafting, kayaking and for nature walks. Overnight in resort.

Day 14: Drive to HD Kote and  – Ranganittu – Bird watching and leave for Bangalore

How this holiday benefits local communities and the environment you travel to?