SOUTH INDIA MAMMALS TOUR

                                                                              ABOUT THE TRIP

The Western Ghats, one of the 36 bio-diversity hot spots on earth, runs along the Western part of peninsular India, and bounded by the Malabar Plains along the coast and the plains of Tamilnadu on the West, about 30 to 50 kilometres inland. On this journey, you will also be sighting the other major wildlife like the Asian elephants, Sloth Bears, Dholes (or Indian Wild Dog) and the big cats. Commencing at Thattekkad and circumventing the Western Ghats at Munnar, the elephant –rich Anamalai mountains, the dry deciduous and scrub forests at Mudumalai and Chinnar & the forests at the Nagarhole National Park, you will be accompanied at all times by a knowledgeable local naturalist who knows where to find the most elusive species. Travelling on SUV’s / mini buses,  comfortable specialist accommodation throughout -  all add to the experience. The journey also will take you through tribal lands of indigenous people – like the the muduvans of Munnar area, the malapulayas of Chinnar and the irulas of Mudumalai and showcase their fascinating tribal way of life and closeness to nature & their knowledge of wildlife when you meet up with some of the local wildlife guides on this journey.