Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, situated on the banks of the Periyar River in Kerala is a birding hot spot. Various guided bird-watching and photography tour programs are available at Thattekad. The sanctuary which spreads across an area of more than 25 sq km is home to more than 280 species of birds including several western Ghats endemics. At Thattekad you can find a large number of birds in a relatively small area. This is because of the diverse habitats present in the region.
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Thattekad guided birdwatching tours.
Minimum charges 1800/- Rs (for 2-3 pax).
600/- Rs per person for groups.
Morning session – 7:00 am to 10:30 am.
Evening session – 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
Entry fee applicable.
Call or WhatsApp – +91-8547680759
If you are visiting Thattekad for the first time or are new to birding, then it is better to hire a local bird guide. An expert local guide will be able to recognize bird species from their calls and know the preferred habitats of different birds. This helps them to spot a lot more birds than any average visitor. Local assistance will make sure that you visit all the major attractions and won’t get disoriented in the forest trails. Salim Ali trail is the only forest trail at Thattekad that is open to the public without any need for guides.
Early mornings are best for bird watching as birds are most active at that time. Guided birding sessions usually start around 7:00 AM in the morning and evening sessions at 3:30 PM and have a duration of around 2:30 to 3 hours.
If you are interested in availing the service of an expert bird guide, it is suggested to book a session in advance as guides may not be available on the spot at all times. During peak season it becomes more hard to get a naturalist on demand.
Thattekad Birding and Photography Packages
Packages starting at 7500/- per night for 2 pax.
1 Nights/2 Days
Day 1 – Check in , Afternoon session
Day 2 – Morning session, Check out.
3 Nights/4 Days
Day 1 – Check in , Afternoon session
Day 2 – Morning session, Afternoon
session
Day 3 – Morning session, Afternoon /
Night session
Day 4 – Morning session,
Check out.
Number of birding sessions can be increased or decreased subject to cost variations.
Hide photography sessions can be included.
Pick up, drop and local transport can be arranged at extra cost.
Booking confirmation only against 50% advance payment.
Booking advance refund subject to cancellation policy.
2 Nights/3 Days
Day 1 – Check-in, Afternoon session
Day 2 – Morning session,
Afternoon/Night session
Day 3 – Morning session, Check out.
The package includes a homestay
accommodation on double sharing with
breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Expert-guided birding sessions at
different locations including entry fees.
Exclusions – Pick up, Drop and Local
transport ( to various birding spots) not
included.
Thattekad Birding Tours
For bird photography and hardcore birders, we provide multi-day packages that cover not only the common trails but several less-exposed birding hotspots in and around Thattekad. Other than SALIM ALI TRAIL AND BAZA TRAILS near the bird sanctuary entrance area, we provide birding sessions at various less explored and undisturbed areas. we also organize LAGOON TRAIL along village and wetland areas.
Nocturnal sessions can be organized to cover the nightjars and owls. Bird hides are available for those looking for hide photography. Accommodation will be arranged in resorts or homestays near the Thattekad sanctuary. All the birding sessions will be led by experienced, English naturalists. The number of participants in each trip is limited to a maximum of 5 pax so that each member gets attention.
The morning session is from 7:00 to 11:00 am after which guests return to their rooms to have lunch. After a short break, the afternoon session starts at 2:30 pm and goes on till 5:30 pm. Most of the birding places will be a 10 – to 30-minute drive away from the accommodation. Aluva (47 km) and Ernakulam (65 km) are the nearest railway station. Cochin International Airport (46 km) is the nearest airport. Pickup and drop off at these points can be arranged on request.
Munnar is located at a distance of only 75 km from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary. This beautiful hill station with vast tea plantations and misty mountains is a birding hotspot for many high-altitude endemic birds of the Western Ghats. Proximity to Thattekad makes Munnar a must-visit birding place while visiting Salim Ali’s bird sanctuary. We offer several tour programs that combine Munnar and Thattekad birding.
Thattekad Birding and Photography Packages
Packages starting at 7750/- per night for 2 pax.
3 Nights/4 Days
Day 1 – Check-in, Afternoon session
Day 2 – Morning session, Afternoon/
Night session
Day 3 – Leave early morning to Munnar
for full-day birding. Return to Thattekad
by evening.
Day 4 – Morning birding and check out.
4 Nights/5 Days
Day 1 – Check in , Afternoon session
Day 2 – Morning session, Afternoon/
Night session
Day 3 – Morning session,
Afternoon session
Day 4 – Leave early morning to Munnar for full
day birding and over night stay.
Day 5 – Morning Session at Munnar,
Check out.
The package includes a homestay
accommodation on double
sharing with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Expert-guided birding sessions at different
locations including entry fee.
Exclusions – Pick up, Drop and
Local transport
( to various birding spots) not included.
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Thattekad Birding Highlights..
Malabar trogons
(Harpactes fasciatus) are found in the forests of Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, and Srilanka. They feed mainly on insects and have a size of around 31 cm, These brightly colored birds are sexually dimorphic. Breeding season is from February to May. Malabar trogons make their nest by carving holes in rotten trees or stumps. [more..]
Srilankan Frogmouth
(Batrachostomus moniliger) is a small nocturnal bird found in the Western Ghats of south India and Sri Lanka. Their plumage is very similar to dry leaves and during the daytime, they roost quietly making it very difficult to spot. These birds prefer to roost at the same location for weeks or months unless disturbed. [more..]
The Black Bazza
(Aviceda leuphotes) is a small raptor with a size of 30-35 cm in length. In India, these birds are found in northeast India and the eastern Himalayas. During winter they migrate to the south of the Indian peninsula and that is when these majestic birds can be observed in the Thattekad region. [more..]
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