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Enjoy tea tasting, wildlife walks and colonial architecture at the Briar Tea Bungalow near Valparai, a hill station close to thick forest reserves and rich tea gardens with a very pleasant, cool climate.

Briar Tea Bungalows offers a choice of accommodation – three-bedroom wooden chalet-style bungalows with spacious bathrooms, a living room, dining room and fireplace decorated with antique furniture, as well as single and double-bedded bedroom chalets. Other features of a stay here include picnic lunches, plantation walks, evening bonfires and barbecues; pleasant views across verdant lawns, and flower gardens with attendant butterflies. The beautiful, peaceful surroundings all provide a wonderful relaxing atmosphere. The annexe is surrounded by a forest reserve which is home to lion-tailed macaque, great Indian hornbill and gaur.

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Wildlife trips

This accommodation is featured in the following itinerary:

India’s Wild South

India’s south is often overlooked in favour of the centre. However, it boasts fine reserves, beautiful scenery and key species including tiger, leopard, Asian wild dog, sloth bear, Asian elephant and gaur. Our tour visits three exceptional reserves, and also offers a chance to see rainforest endemics. Find out more about India’s Wild South

  • Price (inc. flights): 12 days from £4,495
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
    Tailor-made can be arranged
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • N
    • D
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Anamalai Tiger Reserve

Anamalai Tiger Reserve

The forested Anamalai Hills contain one of Tamil Nadu’s most beautiful reserves. Its steep slopes are covered with deciduous jungle and bamboo thicket, where sightings of gaur, elephant and leopard are common. The birdlife is also prolific, with over 300 species. You can join a game drive or walk with a guide. Find Out More about {acc:title}

  • Where: Tamil Nadu State
  • Ideal for viewing: African elephant, sloth bear, tiger, wild boar, wild dog
  • Excellent for: Walking safaris, Vehicle safaris, Birdwatching