Thattekad Bird Sanctuary-Kerala Tour and Travel Guide

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary—Exemplary place for Environmental lovers in Kerala

About Thattekad Bird Sanctuary Tour and Travel Guide

Situated near Kothamangalam on the north bank of Periyar River, Thattekad Bird Sanctuary is well known for its varied birdlife. It is the foremost Bird Sanctuary in Kerala surveyed by the legendary ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali and he termed the region the richest habitat in this category. This bird sanctuary came into existence in 1983 on his recommendation. You can come here through Kerala trip packages.

On an area of 25 sq. km, you find more than 500 species of birds and these include distinct birds like Wayanad laughing thrush, rufous babbler as well as a white-bellied blue flycatcher. You can move deep into the thick forests consisting of tropical semi-evergreen, deciduous, and evergreen plants. You should definitely go for the boat cruise in the backwaters. You can find this area a habitat of diversity. The topographical location makes it among the popular bird-rich sanctuaries in India. You can come here through Kerala tour packages conducted by Hellovisit.

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Itinerary for Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Day 1: Come to Thattekad by road and move to the hotel. 

Day 2: You can have an early morning Safari for spotting various types of birds the morning. In the evening, you can move to the Thattekad backwaters and enjoy a glimpse of the water birds. You can also book a kayaking trip. This will be a wonderful choice. You can come here through the Kerala backwater trip package.

More Information about Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

 Dr. Salim Ali did much research in this area and described breeding and feeding habits for various birds apart from their role in the food chain. Thattekad also means flat forest. The area is an evergreen low-land forest situated amid the Periyar River. It is situated in Njiyapilli Hill and was set up in 1983 by the government of Kerala under the recommendation of Dr. Salim Ali in the early 1930s. You can come here through Kerala bird sanctuary trip packages.

How to reach at Thattekad Bird Sanctuary?

By rail:-You can get down at Aluva railway station to reach here.

By air:-To reach, you can get down at Cochin international airport.

By bus:-You can come here by bus from the Aluva bus stand.

Things to Do at Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Bird watching and backwater trips are special experiences here.

Places to See at Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

• Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
• Bhoothathankettu Dam

Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

Known after the famous or nithologist Dr Salim Ali, Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is among the principal attractions in Munnar. It is located on the foothills of the Western Ghats covering an area of 25 km sq. Also referred as Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, this is among the richest bird habitats in the world. You can see the mesmerizing beauty of multiple birds here. You can watch birds like Crimson-Throated Barbet, Sunbird, Bee-eater, Night Heron, Black-winged Kite, etc. You can come here through Kerala wildlife sanctuary trip package.

Here you find more than 270 avian species. Rufous Babbler, White-bellied blue flycatcher, Wynaad laughingthrush, Malabar Gray hornbill, are certain well known species here. Enjoy the bonfire as well as fish on the  open grill. From Oct to March, you can see migratory birds as well. You can come here through Kerala vacation trip packages.

Bhoothathankettu Dam

Located around 10 km from Thattekad in Ernakulam, the dam magnetizes various tourists. It is made of blocks of unshaped stones on both sides of the River Periyar. As per the belief, it is said that the dam was constructed by a monster. Idamalayar Reservoir is also situated 10 km from here.

 Best time to visit Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

The temperature at Thattekad is pleasant but humid in the summer. But because of much vegetation as well as water bodies close to it, it is comparatively cooler than the mainland. You should avoid it in monsoon because of heavy rains.