When:
Any time. Note, however, that April-May is very hot in the plains, while it is usually rainy from June to September, particularly in the hills

Length: An 8-day itinerary is proposed, but the visit can easily be extended to two weeks, or shortened, though this may alter the fee asked.

Group size: Up to 6 guests can be accommodated.

Fee charged: Expenses (accommodation, food, travel, permits, etc.) plus US$60 per person per day (for groups) or US$75 per day (for individuals).

Our Tours:
We offer tours designed to provide maximum wildlife viewing. The tours are put together with great care, utilising our knowledge of the wildlife and local conditions. We will be happy to incorporate into them your specific interests. In the past we have satisfied guests with interests ranging from elephants through birds to bats.

Being south Indians, our strength is the lesser known attractions of southern India, though we do not restrict ourselves to this area. The forest-covered mountain range that runs along the west coast of south India, the Western Ghats, abounds with wildlife. Several of the animals living here are rare and not found anywhere else in the world, like the Nilgiri Tahr or "Ibex" and the Liontailed Monkey. Many of the reptiles, amphibians, birds and plants are also unique to the region.

There are many other attractions in south India, besides wildlife. The land is rich in culture, and is full of magnificent temples and monuments. The people are friendly and the food is delicious. Indeed, people who visit this part of the country return - again and again.

In our tours, we accompany you from the time you arrive till you leave. You will be happy that we share your enthusiasm for wildlife, and also that we speak English. Your Indian wildlife experience, we are sure, will be unforgettable.

Sample itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Madras.

Day 2: Take the train to Mysore; drive on to Mudumalai sanctuary.

Day 3: Wildlife watching in Mudumalai. In the afternoon, visit the adjoining Bandipur wildlife sanctuary.

Day 4: Morning looking at animals from a platform above a river. Afternoon drive to Ooty, high in the hills.

Day 5: Drive to Nagarhole, famous for its elephants and other wildlife. Jeep ride to watch animals.

Day 6: Coracle ride. Wildlife viewing.

Day 7: Drive to Mysore. Boat ride to watch birds at Ranganathitoo.

Day 8: Depart from Mysore for Madras.

This tour takes you through prime wildlife country around the Nilgiri mountains. You can visit the impressive palaces at Mysore, and the quaint temple for the bull atop the hill there.