5-Day Nature Itinerary: Bangalore to Valparai

1. Day 1: Lalbagh Botanical Gardens
   Estimated Time from Bangalore: 1 hour 38 minutes (22.7 km)

   Explore the beautiful 240-acre garden, including the famous rose garden and glasshouse which exhibits various tropical plant species.

2. Day 2: Bandipur National Park and Tiger Reserve
   Estimated Time from Lalbagh Botanical Gardens: 5 hours 9 minutes (240 km)

   Take a jungle safari through the park, home to over 70 tigers and vast varieties of flora and fauna, and soak up the natural beauty around you.

3. Day 3: Mudumalai National Park
   Estimated Time from Bandipur National Park: 2 hours 35 minutes (92.7 km)

   Another opportunity for a jungle safari in this forested wildlife sanctuary that harbors endangered species like Royal Bengal tiger, Indian elephant, and many more.

4. Day 4: Aliyar Dam and Reservoir Park
   Estimated Time from Mudumalai National Park: 5 hours 27 minutes (224 km)

   Enjoy the serene atmosphere around this scenic dam, the park is an ideal spot for boating, camping and have fun-filled hours with family and friends.

5. Day 5: Sholayar Dam and Athirappilly Waterfall
   Estimated Time from Aliyar Dam and Reservoir Park: 2 hours 31 minutes (60.9 km)

   Visit the Sholayar Dam and Athirappilly Waterfall that are two of the biggest tourist attractions in the area. The breathtaking scenery will leave you mesmerized.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Lalbagh Botanical Gardens (2 hours, INR 20)
• Bandipur National Park and Tiger Reserve (3 hours, INR 3000)
• Mudumalai National Park (3 hours, INR 2000)
• Aliyar Dam and Reservoir Park (3 hours, INR 1000)
• Sholayar Dam and Athirappilly Waterfall (4 hours, INR 3000)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 7020

Useful Tips

If you have more time in Bangalore, explore other parks like Cubbon Park or Bannerghatta National Park. In Valparai, consider visiting the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and Topslip. If you have less time, you can skip Mudumalai National Park and spend more time in other locations.