About the Activity with Details:
Coorg, nestled safely amidst hills in the Western Ghats, serves as a flawless spot for weekend escapades. Also known as KodavuNaadu or Kodagu, it is an administrative district in Karnataka that spans across 4,102sq.km. The beauty of Coorg lies in its untamed wildlife and forests, where nature enthusiasts find their true calling!
There are over thousands of bird and wildlife species here that have not made their way to textbooks due to the fact that they are really rare! Also famous for scenic coffee plantations that stretch for miles, Coorg proves to be one of the most amazing destinations where one can find peace and tranquillity amidst the rolling hills!
The adventure outing is not for those who seek a siesta time for the weekend! You will be on your toes, cameras perched at the ready for three days capturing the phenomenal bio-differences of the manor that you are going to stay as you explore the different colours of green in the Western Ghats, the woodland will keep you occupied with its mixture of frogs, snakes, caecilians and bioluminescent species!
During your three day stay here, brave photographers can go wildlife exploring for the royal slithering snakes like the Malabar Pit Viper and be on the lookout for Green Vine Snakes. Watch out for the splendid rains and make sure your cameras are fully charge to capture the best of Coorgs wildlife, including the display of exotic and beautiful bird species like the Southern Birdwing- India’s largest butterfly! The best way to be in the midst of jungle splendour is to be in Coorg!
Coorg, also known as Kodagu, is located in the south-western Karnataka bordering Kerala. Nested in foothills of the Western Ghats, this region is the coffee capital of India. Beautiful lush-green tea and coffee estates adorn the surrounding hills, stunning hidden waterfalls and cool climate here are some of the major reasons behind the popularity of Coorg.
Apart from sprawling coffee estates, this place is also a happy home to some of the most beautiful and rare wildlife.The lush-green thickets are an ideal abode for a wide variety of birds and animals. The breath taking view of the distant hills and diverse fauna are known for enticing tourists from all across the nation.
About the activity:
Prepare yourself to bring out the shutterbug in you with this amazing birding and photography tour in Coorg! Take a walk through the surrounding lush green thickets, click pictures of world’s most beautiful birds such as Asian Brown Flycatcher, Black-naped Monarch, Dark-fronted Babbler, Rufous Babbler, Chestnut and Velvet-fronted Nuthatches, Crimson-backed Sunbird, Bar-winged Flycatcher Shrike, Bronzed Drongo, Chestnut-shouldered Petronia, Ceylon Frogmouth and the Brown-wood Owl.
Rejuvenate yourself in the placid environs of Coorg! With bird watching in Coorg, every next turn open doors to new sceneries with a new range of stunning birds. Leave your city fatigue aside and prep up for a perfect vacation in one of the most perfect place in the entire nation.