Tour Overview
Discover the exceptional birdlife of Kerala’s Western Ghats on this 5 Nights and 6 Days birding adventure through two of South India’s premier birding destinations-Thattekad Bird Sanctuary and Munnar.
This tour features three nights in Thattekad, internationally renowned for its rich biodiversity and remarkable concentration of bird species, including many Western Ghats endemics and sough-after forest birds. The journey then continues to Munnar for two nights, where the high-elevation shola forests and grasslands provide opportunities to observe several endemic and range-restricted species found only in the Western Ghats.
Designed for international birders and wildlife enthusiasts, this tour offers excellent birdwatching, comfortable accommodation, experienced local guiding, and breathtaking landscapes. In addition to birds, participants may encounter mammals, butterflies, and other fascinating wildlife that make the Western Ghats one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots.
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 Sholakili, 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
- Tour Duration 5 Nights / 6 Days
- 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