Wildlife tour in Kerala for 6 days

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Thattekkad, the pristine ambience of this sanctuary is unlike. Set at the lowest altitude, the evergreen woods comprise of 280 different species. The avian world includes grey hornbill, white bellied tree pie and some water birds. Munnar is a famous hill station, set at the elevation 1500 m. The whole region is surrounded by tea plants. The mountain forests are rich in its flora and fauna. Birds like Nigiri flycatcher, Nikgiri pipit, and these birds are sighted clearly in surrounding areas too. The trip of Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary will take you to the lofty Ghats with Palani hills. The woodlands have dry deciduous to arid flora and fauna. There are n numbers of rare species. Migrant birds are the main attractions here. Neighboring to Anamalai Sanctuary, Parambikulam Sanctuary is set between two ranges of Karimalagopuram (1,440m) and Sholayar. If you pass through the vales, then vales are affected by the south-west monsoon. Better if you traverse during the monsoons. Monsoons are cool. Rich flora and fauna contain semi evergreen woods, which add charm to the whole region of this sanctuary. Trailing through wet forests is an unlike experience. There are plants of teak. The lush green lands and marshes are seen in south zone. IGWLS means Indira Gandhi Wildlife sanctuary is named after Indira Gandhi. The avian life such as great pied hornbill and Malabar grey hornbill. This sanctuary covers an area around 958 km sq. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary is once known as Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary.

Day 1: Cochin to Thattekad:

Your birding tour commences from Cochin. Explore Thattekad sanctuary to have fun in tranquil atmosphere. Trail through dense forests and spot colorful birds. Catch them in your camera.

Day 2: Munnar:

A famous hill station of South India is Munnar. Travel up to 1500 m high. Dense and evergreen woods are home to birds like, Nilgiri pipit and flycatcher.

Day 3: Chinnar:

From Munnar, move towards Chinnar. Get fresh in hotel or lodge. Start towards Chinnar wild life sanctuary where you can find variety of birds inside sanctuary.

Day 4: Parambikuram:

Drive from Chinnar to Parambikulam wild life sanctuary. Monsoon is the best season to traverse through the picturesque vales of this sanctuary. Various birds are found in the evergreen forests.

Day 5: IGWLS:

Indira Gandhi wildlife sanctuary is one of the most prominent and often visited sanctuaries. The avian life is colorful which includes, hornbill Malabar grey hornbill.

Day 6: Back to Cochin:

Pack up your bags and get back to Cochin. Start your onward journey.