Kerala Endemic Birding Tour – 7 Days / 6 Nights
Day 1 – Arrival at Thattekkad
- Pickup from Kochi Airport/Railway Station
- Transfer to Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
- Evening birding around forest edge and riverside
- Possible sightings: Malabar Grey Hornbill, White-bellied Treepie, Vernal Hanging Parrot
- Night birding session for owls and frogmouth
Day 2 – Full Day Birding at Thattekkad
- Early morning birding inside sanctuary trails
- Explore riverine forest, woodland, and bamboo habitat
- Target endemics:
- Malabar Trogon
- Sri Lanka Frogmouth
- Grey-headed Bulbul
- Rufous Babbler
- Malabar Parakeet
- Evening photography session
Day 3 – Transfer to Munnar
- Morning drive to Munnar
- Birding en route in hill forests
- Afternoon birding in shola habitat
- Possible sightings:
- Nilgiri Flycatcher
- Black-and-orange Flycatcher
- Kerala Laughingthrush
- Overnight stay in Munnar
Day 4 – Full Day Birding at Munnar
- Early morning birding at high-altitude grasslands and shola forest
- Search for:
- Nilgiri Wood Pigeon
- White-bellied Blue Robin
- Nilgiri Pipit
- Painted Bush Quail
- Optional short nature walk and landscape photography
Day 5 – Transfer to Periyar
- Drive to Periyar Tiger Reserve
- Afternoon birding around forest roads and lake area
- Chance for:
- Great Hornbill
- Crimson-backed Sunbird
- Wynaad Laughingthrush
- Jungle Owlet
- Night stay at Thekkady
Day 6 – Periyar Birding & Wildlife
- Early morning forest birding
- Optional bamboo rafting or guided nature walk
- Mammal chances:
- Asian Elephant
- Gaur
- Nilgiri Langur
- Evening relaxation and photography
Day 7 – Departure
- Morning short birding session
- Transfer to Kochi Airport/Railway Station
- Tour ends with wonderful memories of Kerala’s endemic birds and rainforest experience
Tour Highlights
- Western Ghats endemic birds
- Rainforest and shola habitat exploration
- Night birding experience
- Bird photography opportunities
- Experienced local birding guide
- Comfortable accommodation and transport