Astonishing Western Ghats Birding for 16 Endemic Species in Kerala in 6 Days

Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Nova Houseboat

Arrive at Kochi airport. You will be met by our representative and driven to Alleppey (54 km / 1.5 hrs). Arrive at Alleppey in the afternoon. Spend the evening on the houseboat. While you spend time, you can also do some birdwatching in Alleppey. The backwaters are great for aquatic birds.

Overnight stay.

Key species: Brahminy Kite (R), Oriental Darter (R), Striated Heron (R), Indian Pond Heron (R), River Tern (R)

Meals: Breakfast at Alleppey and Lunch and Dinner at Munnar
Accommodation: The Misty Mountain

Leave Alleppey and drive to Munnar. The five hours of scenic drive will take you to the famous tea garden plantation of Munnar. En-route visit Echo Point, Rose Garden, Floriculture Centre, Tea Museum, and Pothamedu View Point. Check in, the evening is free for leisure. 

Overnight stay.

Note: These are the suggested sightseeing in a day, depending on your fitness and ability.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: The Misty Mountain

You have the full day of birding in Munnar to look for the amazing wildlife that this place is home to. Around Munnar, the pockets of the Shola forest and Nilgiri mountain grassland ecosystem are home to several of the endemic birds and various mammals including the Nilgiri Tahr in the nearby Eravikulam National Park.

Overnight stay.

Note: Ask us for a checklist

Key species: Nilgiri Tahr, Malabar Whistling Thrush (R), Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiri Pipit (R), Nilgiri Thrush (R), Palani Laughingthrush (R), Black-rumped Flameback (R), Great Hornbill (R), Little Spiderhunter (R), White-rumped Munia (R)

Meals: Breakfast at Munnar and Lunch and Dinner at Thattekad
Accommodation: Soma Birds Lagoon

Today check out and drive to Thattekad Bird Sanctuary (70 km / 2.5 hrs), a famous bird sanctuary where you can successfully sight your target species. Spend the evening with a birding walk near the premises of your accommodation.

Overnight stay

Key species: Indian Pitta (R), Orange-headed Thrush (R), Flame-throated Bulbul (R), Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike (R), Brown-cheeked Fulvetta (R), Sri Lanka Bay Owl (R), Sri Lanka Frogmouth (R)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Soma Birds Lagoon

A full day of birding in Thattekad. The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is home to a mix of habitats including evergreen forests, wetlands, grassland, and farmland, ensuring a great diversity of birds, especially Western Ghats endemics. From a birding point of view a nature walk here can be very rewarding, and the wildlife in Thattekad is amazing. Do ask us for a checklist.

Overnight stay

Key species: Grey-headed Bulbul (R), Wayanad Laughingthrush (R), White-bellied Treepie (R), Sri Lanka Frogmouth (R), Malabar Trogon (R), Red Spurfowl (R), Sri Lanka Bay Owl (R), Rufous Babbler (R), Blue-faced Malkoha (R), Brown-breasted Flycatcher (S+W)

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None

You have the morning at leisure today. Alternatively, you can go for a quick birding walk to capture some species on your camera near the premises. Later, drive to Kochi Airport to travel to your onward destination. You should have got a long list of birds and many good photographs.

Tour ends.

Key species: Blue-bearded Bee-eater (R), White-bellied and Heart-spotted Woodpeckers (R), Black-throated Munia (R), Black-naped Monarch (R)and Brown Hawk-owl (R), Rusty-tailed Flycatcher (R), Jungle Owlet (R), Plain Flowerpecker (R)