National Parks and Sancturies

BEACHES AND WILDLIFE TOURS (INDIA)

Beaches Of India

India confined from three sides by sea, boasts of a long coastline measuring over 6,700 km presenting the Arabian Sea to the west, the Bay of Bengal to the east and the Indian Ocean to the south. The coastline of India is home to some of the finest beaches in the world. The Indian beaches have become the most preferred destination of numerous holidaymakers, who have begun to realize the numerous beach activities that the Indian beaches can offer at one time with their amazing surroundings. The exclusive atmosphere, the pampering facilities and the level of development has made every beach in India a welcome break from the other.

Come to India and discover the magnificent Beaches running over the vast coastline of Indian Peninsula like - Goa, Kerala,Karnataka, Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar. Besides, the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal also presents some very exotic beach destinations for a relaxing holiday. Travel to the most favourite beach destination in India and make you tour to India an unforgettable experience. The secluded and tranquil Beaches in India offer some very special moments to all types of tourists coming from all the corners of the world. Be it for a romantic honeymoon, a perfect holiday, an ideal vacation or to satisfy your adventurous urge through water sports, the beaches of India will always satisfy you.

Wildlife In India

India's wildlife is both rich and varied. More than 12% of India's land is under forest cover- there are at least 90 national parks and 482 wildlife sanctuaries. More than 500 species of mammals, 1, 220 species of birds, 1, 600 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 57, 000 species of insects populate the subcontinent. India harbors 60% of the world's wild tiger population, 50% of Asian elephants, 80% of the one-horned rhinoceros and the entire remaining population of the Asiatic lion. The untamed Indian sub-continent conceals infinite diaspora and ecological variance found here indeed takes all beyond the contours of wild imagination.

This tour is an extention to a vacation from Goa. Depending on the duration this tour gives you a glimpse of some of the wildlife of Karnataka or enjoy a long tour across any National Parks and Wild Life Sancturies.

The trips will be guided by Sandeep Chakrabarti/ Sandesh Kadur / D.K.Bhasker / S.Kartkikeyan / Santosh Martin / Harshavardhan Varma / Chummi Poovaiah, who are naturalists accredited by the Wildlife division of the Karnataka forest department.

The Sloth Bear Foundation is a non-profit, self-reliant and independent organization registered as a trust. Participation in tours and expeditions contributes the needed money to fund the SBF conservation and rehabilitation projects.

Beaches and Wildlife Tours (Plan I)
ITINERARY :
Day 01Pick up from Goa and drive to Devbagh Beach Resort, Karwar. Over night at the resort.
Day 02Relax on the beautiful island and beach of the resort. Overnight at resort.
Day 03Drive to Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. Jeep safari in the evening for watching wildlife. Overnight at Kali Wilderness and Adventure Resort.
Day 04Rafting in the Kali river and Jeep Safari in the evening. Overnight at resort.
Day 05Jeep safari in the morning for watching wildlife. Overnight at Kali Wilderness and Adventure Resort.
Day 06Departure for Goa after breakfast.


Tour cost : 1200 $ per person for a minimum group size of 2 persons.

Budget And Customized Itineraries Also Available On Request

Package includes:
Accommodation in rooms/log huts/tents on twin sharing basis.
Transport in an air-conditioned car / SUV.
All meals
Jeep safaris and National Park entry fee.
Camera fee.
Tour guide / Naturalist.
All taxes

Package excludes:
International airfare.
Personal or incidental expenses.
Beverages, alcohol, bottled water.
Tips, laundry, phone calls, extra rides or activities.



This tour is an extention to a vacation from Goa. This 10 night and 11 day tour gives you time to enjoy some of the wildlife of Karnataka across many National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries.

Beaches and Wildlife Tours (Plan II)
ITINERARY :
Day 01Pick up from Goa and drive to Devbagh Beach Resort, Karwar. Over night at the resort.
Day 02Drive to Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. Jeep safari in the evening for watching wildlife. Overnight at Kali Wilderness and Adventure Resort.
Day 03Jeep Safari in the morning and evening. Overnight at resort.
Day 04Drive to Bhadra Tiger Reserve and stay at the newly opened resort of Jungle Lodges and Resorts. Jeep safari in the evening. Overnight at the resort.
Day 05Jeep safari in the morning and evening for wildlife viewing in the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. Overnight at the resort.
Day 06Drive to Nagarhole and stay at The Kings Sanctuary. Jeep safari in the evening into the northern part of the Rajiv Gandhi National Park. Overnight at the resort.
Day 07Drive to Kabini River Lodge on the southern side of the National Park. Jeep Safari in the evening. Overnight at the resort.
Day 08Early morning jeep safari followed by a boat ride on the Kabini reservoir. Drive to Bandipur. Jeep safari in the evening in the Bandipur National Park. Overnight at the Bandipur Safari Lodge.
Day 09Early morning trek into the National Park. Jeep safari in the evening. Overnight at the resort.
Day 10Drive to the Doddamakli Fishing Camp located on the banks of the river Cauvery in the Cauvery Reserved Forest. Coracle ride or fun fishing in the evening. Overnight at the resort.
Day 11Drive to Bangalore for transfer to the airport.


Tour cost : 2200 $ per person for a minimum group size of 2 persons.

Budget And Customized Itineraries Also Available On Request

Package includes:
Accommodation in rooms/log huts/tents on twin sharing basis.
Transport in an air-conditioned car / SUV.
All meals
Jeep safaris and National Park entry fee.
Camera fee.
Tour guide / Naturalist.
Fishing permit at Doddamakli Fishing Camp.
All taxes

Package excludes:
International airfare.
Personal or incidental expenses.
Beverages, alcohol, bottled water.
Tips, laundry, phone calls, extra rides or activities.



This tour is an extension to a vacation from Goa. This 14 night and 15 day tour gives you time to enjoy some of the best wildlife of Karnataka across many National Parks, Wild Life Sanctuaries and Reserved Forests. You get to spend 8 nights in the rich forests of southern Karnataka. Bird watchers get enough time to trek into the forests which are rich in over 200 species of birds. This tour takes you from Goa, across Karnataka to Bangalore.

Beaches and Wildlife Tours (Plan III)
ITINERARY :
Day 01Pick up from Goa and drive to Devbagh Beach Resort, Karwar. Over night at the resort.
Day 02Relax on the beautiful island and beach of the resort. Overnight at resort.
Day 03Drive to Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. Jeep safari in the evening for watching wildlife. Overnight at Kali Wilderness and Adventure Resort.
Day 04Jeep Safari in the morning and evening. Overnight at resort.
Day 05Drive to Bhadra Tiger Reserve and stay at the newly opened resort of Jungle Lodges and Resorts. Jeep safari in the evening. Overnight at the resort.
Day 06Jeep safari in the morning and evening for wildlife viewing in the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. Overnight at the resort.
Day 07Drive to Nagarhole and stay at The Kings Sanctuary. Jeep safari in the evening into the northern part of the Rajiv Gandhi National Park. Overnight at the resort.
Day 08Drive to Kabini River Lodge on the southern side of the National Park. Jeep Safari in the evening. Overnight at the resort.
Day 09Early morning jeep safari followed by a boat ride on the Kabini reservoir. Drive to Bandipur. Jeep safari in the evening in the Bandipur National Park. Overnight at the Bandipur Safari Lodge.
Day 10Early morning trek into the National Park. Jeep safari in the evening. Overnight at the resort.
Day 11Drive to B R Hills and stay at the K Gudi Wilderness Camp. Jeep safari in the Wildlife Sanctuary in the evening. Overnight at the resort.
Day 12A trek or a jeep safari into the sanctuary in the morning is followed by a visit to a Soliga tribal village. Jeep safari in the evening. Overnight at the resort.
Day 13Drive to the Doddamakli Fishing Camp located on the banks of the river Cauvery in the Cauvery Reserved Forest. Coracle ride or fun fishing in the evening. Overnight at the resort.
Day 14Drive to Galibore Fishing Camp, which is about 25 km downstream along the course of the river. This camp is also in the Cauvery Reserved Forest area. Trekking, Coracle ride or fun fishing in the evening. Overnight at the resort.
Day 15Drive to Bangalore for transfer to the airport.


Tour cost : 3000 $ per person for a minimum group size of 2 persons.

Budget And Customized Itineraries Also Available On Request

Package includes:
Accommodation in rooms/log huts/tents on twin sharing basis.
Transport in an air-conditioned car / SUV.
All meals
Jeep safaris and National Park entry fee
Camera fee
Tour guide / Naturalist
Fishing permit at Doddamakli /Galibore Fishing Camp.
All taxes

Package excludes:
International airfare.
Personal or incidental expenses.
Beverages, alcohol, bottled water.
Tips, laundry, phone calls, extra rides or activities.


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