Tour D: Destination Wilderness: Jungle Walk at Thattekad (Early Morning Departure)
The Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary is a small but well-known bird sanctuary in Kerala, India. It was established in 1983 and is named after the famous ornithologist, Dr. Salim Ali. The sanctuary is home to over 250 species of birds, including the Malabar whistling-thrush, the Ceylon frogmouth, and the great hornbill. It is also a habitat for several species of butterflies and other wildlife.
On the tour, you can expect to see a variety of birds, including some that are endemic, rare or endangered. You will also learn about the different plants and trees that make up the sanctuary's ecosystem. The tour is a great way to learn about birds and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Bus Ride to Thattekkad (52km from our Venue. Around 2hr Journey)
- Easy Trekking (Salim Ali Bird Trail around 2km)
- Explore and Learn about Forest and Plants of Western Ghats, Tropical Forest
- Bird Watching and Wildlife Photography
- Butterfly garden and the Interpretation center.
https://www.keralatourism.org/ecotourism/trekking-programs/thattekkad-trails/18
Early start! Please be ready and present in the lobby by 7:30am for our trip
- Water bottle: It is important to stay hydrated, especially in the hot and humid weather of Kerala.
- Raincoat or umbrella: it can rain in September
Camera/mobile phone: You will want to capture all of your memories of Thattekad, so make sure your camera or phone is fully charged and has plenty of memory. We also running a BioBlitz in iNaturalist Project for systematically document our nature observations of species. Take it as a challenge and Photograph or record sound of as much possible life forms, learn/identify and Share your findings with the community. Celebrate your new knowledge! Learning about the natural world is a rewarding experience.
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Tiago
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- Mattia Rizzolo
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- Andreas Bombe
- Maria Selvam
- Sathish Kumar
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