Starting off at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, this tour takes you to all the major wildlife parks in South India. After Mysore, the cultural city of forts and temples, you visit Nagarahole, one of the finest habitats of the Asian Elephant. Together with Bandipur, Mudumalai and Wayanad, the entire zone forms the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and acts as a migratory corridor for elephants.

At Masinagudi, apart from encountering elephants and bison in the wild, you also get to see endemics like Malabar Giant Squirrel, Malabar Parakeet, Malabar Lark and Grey-headed Bulbul at the foothills of the Nilgiris (Blue Mountains). The scenic hill-station of Ooty and its evergreen shola forests are excellent for restricted range endemics like Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Nilgiri Laughingthrush and Nilgiri Flycatcher. At Eravikulam, near the tea estates of Munnar, you'll see vast herds of the endemic Nilgiri Tahr. Avid trekkers could have a go at Anai Mudi, the highest peak in South India.

A drive past Idukki Wildlife Reserve finally ends the tour at Periyar Tiger Reserve, home to endangered species like the Lion-tailed Macaque and Nilgiri Langur. A boat-ride on the scenic Periyar lake reveals herds of elephants, wild boar and Indian wild dog. On its waters you can watch the White-bellied Sea Eagle and Lesser Fishing Eagle compete for prey. Walks through the forest edges may reveal the endangered Broad-tailed Grassbird, Malabar Trogon and Malabar Pied Hornbill. Near the tree canopies you can find the unusual Draco (Flying Lizard), Golden Tree (Flying Snake) and Malabar Flying Frog gliding through the air.