Make this trip your own
Create your own free, personalized itinerary in seconds — then sign up to save and edit it.
Create my version
Viewed by 63 travelers

5-Day Motorcycle Riding Itinerary for Bandipur Tiger Reserve in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Arrive at Bandipur
    Bandipur Tiger Reserve
    Estimated travel time: 0 hours 0 mins (0 miles)

    Upon your arrival at Bandipur, settle into your accommodations at the resort. Take some time to relax and explore the resort's facilities before heading out to your first adventure in the afternoon. In the afternoon, take a guided safari at the tiger reserve. Enjoy the scenic beauty and the wildlife sightings as you ride along the forest. In the evening, return back to the resort and enjoy a delicious dinner.

  2. Day 2: Ooty
    Ooty, Tamil Nadu
    Estimated travel time: 3 hours 32 mins (80.9 miles)

    Start your day early and ride towards Ooty. Known as the "Queen of Hill Stations," Ooty is a beautiful destination filled with scenic beauty and colonial charm. In the morning, visit the Government Botanical Garden, which has a vast collection of exotic and decorative plants. After lunch, visit the Doddabetta Peak, which is the highest point in the Nilgiri Mountains. In the evening, visit the Ooty Lake and enjoy a boat ride before returning to Bandipur.

  3. Day 3: Mudumalai National Park
    Mudumalai National Park, Tamil Nadu
    Estimated travel time: 1 hour 15 mins (30.7 miles)

    Today, ride to Mudumalai National Park, which is adjacent to the Bandipur Tiger Reserve. Take a guided safari in the morning, and explore the diverse wildlife, including tigers, elephants, and leopards, along with many other species of animals and birds. After lunch, visit the Theppakadu Elephant Camp, which provides a unique opportunity to interact with trained elephants. In the evening, return back to Bandipur and relax at the resort.

  4. Day 4: Coonoor
    Coonoor, Tamil Nadu
    Estimated travel time: 2 hours 5 mins (65.2 miles)

    Today, ride to Coonoor, which is a beautiful hill station located in the Nilgiris. Start your day by visiting the Sim's Park, which is a botanical garden with a wide variety of plants and flowers. After lunch, visit the Dolphin's Nose viewpoint, which provides a panoramic view of the Nilgiris. In the evening, visit the tea estates and factories and learn about the tea-making process before returning to Bandipur.

  5. Day 5: Bandipur Departure
    Bandipur Tiger Reserve
    Estimated travel time: 0 hours 0 mins (0 miles)

    Start your day with a leisurely breakfast at the resort before checking out. If time permits, take a stroll around the tiger reserve, or visit the nearby tribal villages before departing for your next destination.

Recommendations

Bandipur and its surrounding areas offer a range of activities, from trekking and camping to visiting ancient temples and historic sites. You can also take side trips to other nearby wildlife reserves or hill stations for a change of scenery. To maximize your fun, we recommend planning your itinerary in advance and booking tickets and accommodations as early as possible.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Bandipur Tiger Reserve Safari (3 hours, INR 2000)
  • Government Botanical Garden (2 hours, INR 30)
  • Doddabetta Peak (2 hours, INR 10)
  • Ooty Lake (2 hours, INR 15)
  • Mudumalai National Park Safari (3 hours, INR 2000)
  • Theppakadu Elephant Camp (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Sim's Park (2 hours, INR 30)
  • Dolphin's Nose viewpoint (2 hours, INR 10)
  • Tea estates and factories (2 hours, INR 100)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 3,395

To check hotel and flight prices, click here.

0
Like this trip? Make your own version.
A free, personalized itinerary in seconds — sign up to save and edit it.
Create my version