A bird watching tour through Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, to explore its bird life in the company of our ornithologist. In this two nights and three days trip, we assure you a minimum of 100 species of birds. Accommodation in a Thattekkad birding Camp, located in the midst of jungle in a plantation near the sanctuary, simple vegetarian food, guided birding tour etc in and around the sanctuary are all included in this tour. Twelve endemic birds of Western Ghats are found in this sanctuary. To catch a glimpse of some of the nocturnal birds, we will take you through the jungle after dark. You will also visit some nearby villages outside the Sanctuary for birding. After breakfast on day 3, we trek back to Thattekkad to catch the ferry.

A tour through the famous Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, to explore its bird life in the company of our ornithologist. Twelve of the sixteen endemic birds of Western Ghats are found in this sanctuary. Guided birding trip through the sanctuary, stay in Thattekkad birding lodge, a three bed-roomed newly constructed house near the Sanctuary/ or in a single bed-roomed watch tower inside the Sanctuary, simple vegetarian food (lunch, dinner, breakfast, tea/coffee etc) is included in this trip. To catch a glimpse of some of the nocturnal birds, we will take you through the jungle after dark. After breakfast, we will trek back to Thattekkad to catch the ferry.

Have a brief interlude with Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary. The program starts with an introduction to the PA at eight am . Our naturalist and an ecoguide from the local indigenous community that runs this ecotourism program will accompany you. You will be initiated into butterfly and bird watching. The ecoguide from the indigenous Malaya community will show the common medicinal herbs used by them. See the incredible floral diversity. Take a dip in the crystal clear waters of a mountain stream. Packed lunch will be provided. Get back to Chimmony at five p.m. Tour ends with a visit to the souvenir shop run by the Malaya community.

A perfect opportunity to discover the wildlife enthusiast in you. Herds of Asiatic Elephants, Gaurs, Sambars, Troops of macaques and langurs, and Malabar giant squirrels roam freely in this Protected Area. Sighting them in the lush tropical jungles of Chimmony requires pots of luck and serendipity. But experience them you will.

Day One
we arrive at Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary in the morning by 8 am . You will be briefed about the PA and how this community based ecotourism programme will benefit the local indigenous people, the Malayans. We take a canoe ride across Chimmony Lake , deep into the jungles and then a short hike to our camp for day one. You are at leisure in the early afternoon. You can learn to cook some local dishes. Simple vegetarian meals will be cooked and served at the camp. You are at leisure in the early afternoon. You can learn to cook some local dishes. In the afternoon, our naturalist will take you for a walk through lush tropical jungle to watch birds and butterflies. Expect to see Grey Headed Fishing Eagle, Hornbills, Drongos, Barbets, Bulbuls, Cormorants, Indian Darter, Babblers, Wagtails and butterflies including Blue Mormon, Bottle Green, Tailed Jay, Sword Tail, Jezebel, Sailors, Pansies, and the Southern Birdwing, India’s Largest butterfly. Learn to read animal signs and evidences. You will see some rare and endemic orchids flowering. There are chances of spotting wild animals too. But don’t except to walk into a tiger. That requires a longer stay. You may see Asiatic Elephant, Sambar, Malabar Giant Squirrel, Nilgiri Langur, Bonnet Macaque, and Gaur. Your ecoguides will identify the medicinal herbs they use. Over dinner exchange worldviews with your hosts. Your accommodation will be in tents. Sleeping bags are provided.

Day Two
Wakeup at 5.30 with tea and snacks. Go for an early morning nature walk with our naturalist. After breakfast, a three hour’s trek will take us to our camping site for day two. Expect to see wild animals during the trek. At camp, you are at leisure in the early afternoon. Perhaps you would like to relax under a cascade of the nearby mountain stream. After lunch visit a nearby Rainforest patch, watch birds. There are more than 200 species of birds in Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary. A longer trek will take you to a cultural site. See and learn about Dolmens. Back in the camp discuss with your hosts, over dinner, their role in preserving these jungles. Listen to their jungle lore, encounters with wild animals…. long into the night. Star gaze. Learn to identify nocturnal birds by their calls. Or just let the jungle sounds lull you to sleep. Spend the night sleeping in tents.

Day Three
Wakeup at 5.30 with tea and snacks. An early morning birding trip will further lengthen your bird list including some rare endemics. After breakfast we trek back to Chimmony. Meet representatives from the Malayan community and give your opinions and suggestions directly to your hosts. They run a souvenir shop. Buy Wild Honey, T-Shirts, Cork Sandals, Handmade stationary Etc. Profit from this shop goes for welfare of the community. Make a purchase and contribute to the community. Lunch at the Forest Inspection Bungalow. Transfer to Cochin

Take a break from the hectic routines of day-to-day life/daily life. Float away on RIVER TERN. Unwind. Breathe pure air. Say goodbye to stress. Detoxify in the environs of Peechi forests/lake. Bird watch. Star gaze. See wildlife. Trek or just relax in your own private pool. RIVER TERN – Ideal weekend getaway. Unique, floating tented camps with a private swimming pool in Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary run by local community. An unusual attempt to rehabilitate fishermen of local community by the Kerala Forest & Wildlife Department.

Journey with us on a two nights and three days trek to explore the dense Tropical moist-deciduous and semi-evergreen forests of Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary. Our experienced Naturalist, eco-guides from the local indigenous community will accompany you. The Kerala Forest Department, which provides an armed park guard with communication equipments, assures your safety. A pleasant boat/raft ride will take us to the foothills of the jungle from where we start our trek. Walk through the forests to explore the biodiversity of this Protected Area. Camp in the midst of the jungle where simple vegetarian food is cooked and served. Listen to the jungle lore of the ecoguides. Spend the nights in tents and sleeping bags.

Explore two neighboring Protected Areas, Peechi and Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuaries through a two nights and three days trek in the company of the local indigenous people, the Malayas. The rich biodiversity of both the Pas and the bewildering beauty of the lush most deciduous and semi evergreen jungles will make this medium to hard trek memorable. The trek starts from Peechi and ends at Chimmony on day three. Throughout the trek, ecoguides from the local indigenous community and an armed Park guard with communication equipments stays with you. Our experienced Naturalist who will accompany you makes the trek more informative. Simple vegetarian food is cooked and served by your hosts.

On Arrival at Chinnar at 7 am , you will be guided by trained guides from the local indigenous community to a Cultural site through the dry deciduous forests of Chinnar. With luck, we may see spotted deer, Sambar, Gaur etc. Our naturalist will assist in spotting and identifying birds and butterflies. We may see Peafowl, Spotted dove, Bee eaters, Pied crested cuckoo, Grey jungle fowl, Painted quail, Parakeets, Bulbuls, Minivets, Iora, Orioles, Grey tit, Babblers, Indian Roller, Woodpeckers, Barbets, Drongos, Mynas, Flycatchers, Sunbirds, Shrikes etc. Parrots, Common crow, Tigers, Pansies, Jezebel, Mormons, Tailed jay, Sailors, Grass Yellow etc are the butterflies you may see. After lunch, go for a short trek through the riparian forest along the Chinnar River . This forest is the ideal habitat to one of the most endangered mammals of India , the Grizzled Giant Squirrel. They are found only in two PAs, Chinnar and Srivalliputhur Wildlife. It is not difficult to spot them. You may also see the Indian Mugger basking on a rock at Koottar.