Ranganathittu, 18 kms from Mysore, is a Bird Sanctuary that houses exotic birds. It is a group of six islets in the Kaveri River. The isolated islets and the abundance of aquatic insects during the monsoon make Ranganthittu a favourite gathering place for birds. Ranganthittu attained the status of a bird sanctuary in 1940, in a realisation of the dream of India’s noted ornithologist - Dr. Salim Ali-who, during his survey of the birds of Mysore, advocated the establishment of such a sanctuary.

The sanctuary is now a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers and bird watchers. Some species of birds that have made Ranganthittu their home are spoonbills, open bill storks, darters, white Ibis, little cormorants, egret, heron, partridge, river tern, stone plougher and snake birds. Many of these birds migrate here annually from Siberia and North America, to nest and breed. Crocodiles basking in the sun are also a familiar sight.

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Tucked away in the Ananthapur district of Andhra Pradesh is Puttaparthy, a small village that is famous worldwide because of Sathya Sai Baba, an Indian saint worshipped as a ‘living God’ by his followers. The chief attraction in Puttaparthy is ‘Praasanthi Nilayam, or Abode of Peace which is the main ashram ( a place where people live and engage in spiritual pursuits) of Sai Baba. People visit Puttaparthy to learn more about this saint who said “There is only one religion, the religion of love; there is only one caste, the caste of humanity; there is only one language; the language of the heart; there is only one God, he is Omnipresent.”

Temples, centres for higher learning and a heritage museum are other attractions here. Learn more about Indian mysticism and spirituality on this tour to Puttaparthy.

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Take an exciting nature and wildlife tour to Bandipur National Park which is famous for tigers, gaur (Indian bison), chital (spotted deer), elephants, sambars, panthers and langurs. The National Park covers an area of 880 square kilometres and is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve – the first in India - which includes other sanctuaries adjoining it like the Madhumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagarhole and Wayanad. Bandipur was among the first nine tiger reserves created in India as the launch of Project Tiger in 1972, a wildlife conservation project initiated to protect the tigers. It strives to maintain a viable tiger population in their natural environment.

The three perennial rivers that flow through the park make it an attractive watering hole for a variety of animals and birds. The flora and fauna of the park is interesting: dry deciduous scrub and southern tropical moist mixed deciduous forest cover most of the reserve area.

A visit to Bandipur is an excellent opportunity to see a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat, including endangered species like the four-horned antelope and the mouse deer among others.

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Located on the outskirts of Mysore, the Biligirirangana range of hills are picturesquely located between the Cauvery and Kapila rivers. At a spectacular height of 5,091 feet above sea level, this hill stretches from the north to the south for about 16 kilometres. Within the hills lies the Biligirirangaswamy Sanctuary which is spread over an area of 540 square kilometres. This sanctuary is home to the gaur (Indian bison) chital, sambar, elephants, tigers, panthers and bears.

Although the hills and the sanctuary are great to visit any time of the year, the best time is between September and May. Enjoy long nature walks amidst the long grass, tall trees and wildlife. Wake up to the chirping of birds and humming of bees. Breathe in fresh, clean air. And let the cool breeze blow your cares away.

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This tour will show you one of South India’s most famous sanctuaries and give you the opportunity to fish for the ‘Mahseer’ – the largest and finest tropical fish known to man - in Bheemeshwari!

Nagarhole has an astonishing abundance of wildlife, especially the Asian elephant. The backdrop of the distant misty blue Brahmagiri Mountains, the natural sounds of the jungle, the gurgling of streams and rivers and the twittering of birds make Nagarhole a memorable experience. The total area of the Rajiv Gandhi National Park is 644 square kilometres. The fauna includes the elephant, tiger, leopard, wild dog, sambar, barking deer, sloth bear, wild boar, Indian bison, mouse deer and the spotted deer.

At Bheemeshwari, enjoy the woody landscape from where the Cauvery river flows. The river offers both adventure and opportunity for nature lovers. Home to the great ‘Mahseer’ - the finest and the largest tropical fish known to man - Bheemeshwari is a great place for fishing.

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