5 Nights / 6 Days Thattekad & Munnar Birding Tour

Day 1 – Arrival at Thattekad

Pick up from Kochi Airport / Railway Station
Drive to Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
Check in and relax
Evening birding session around forest trails and river side
Night birding experience for owls and frogmouths

Overnight stay at Thattekad

Day 2 – Full Day Birding at Thattekad

Early morning guided birding inside the sanctuary
Explore woodland, bamboo forest and riverine habitats
Chance to spot Malabar Trogon, Ceylon Frogmouth, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Indian Pitta and hornbills
Afternoon rest and evening birding session
Optional night trail for nocturnal wildlife

Overnight stay at Thattekad

Day 3 – Thattekad Birding & Photography

Morning bird photography and birding around different forest patches
Visit nearby birding hotspots around Thattekad
Relaxed afternoon session with opportunities for endemic species
Evening birding near forest edges and village trails
Final night birding session

Overnight stay at Thattekad

Day 4 – Transfer to Munnar

Early morning short birding session
Breakfast and drive to Munnar
Scenic drive through waterfalls, spice plantations and tea gardens
Check in to the hotel
Evening birding around shola forest and tea estate areas
Chance to spot Nilgiri Flycatcher, Black-and-orange Flycatcher and Kerala Laughingthrush

Overnight stay at Munnar

Day 5 – Full Day Birding at Munnar

Early morning visit to high altitude birding locations
Explore shola forest and grassland habitats
Target endemic species including Nilgiri Pipit, White-bellied Blue Robin and Nilgiri Wood Pigeon
Evening photography and nature walk

Overnight stay at Munnar

Day 6 – Departure

Optional early morning birding session
Breakfast and check out
Drive back to Kochi Airport / Railway Station for departure

Tour Highlights

3 Nights at Thattekad
2 Nights at Munnar
Guided birding tours
Night birding experience
Western Ghats endemic birds
Bird photography opportunities
Comfortable accommodation and local support throughout the trip