80+ species covered

Tour Overview

The lush lowland rainforests of Thattekad and the misty highland slopes of Munnar together form one of the most rewarding and picturesque birding circuits in southern India. Located in the Western Ghats of Kerala, this region is a biodiversity hotspot where tropical evergreen forests merge with shola–grassland ecosystems, creating an incredible range of habitats that support some of India’s rarest and most sought-after endemic birds.
 

This 5-day, 4-night BIRDING TOUR is designed to explore the finest birding zones of Thattekad and Munnar within a compact, well-paced itinerary — perfect for working professionals and serious birders seeking to experience the birding richness of the Western Ghats without an extended schedule. From the dense riverine forests of Thattekad alive with calls of broadbills and woodpeckers to the cool high-altitude sholas of Munnar echoing with the songs of laughingthrushes and flycatchers, each day brings a new diversity of habitats and species.
 

Birding is conducted through guided forest walks and short drives across different elevations, ensuring sightings of both lowland endemics and montane specialties. The scenic beauty of mist-wrapped hills, spice-scented plantations, and lush rainforest canopies makes this tour a paradise for nature photographers and bird lovers alike.
 

Key species you’ll encounter during this tour include:
Birds:
Sri Lanka Frogmouth
Malabar Trogon
White-bellied Treepie
Sri Lankan Bay Owl
Great-eared Nightjar
Malabar Parakeet
Dollarbird
Rufous Babbler
Wayanad Laughingthrush

Nilgiri Sholakili

White-bellied Sholakili

Palani Laughingthrush

Painted Bush Quail
Black-and-orange Flycatcher
White-bellied Blue Flycatcher
White-bellied Woodpecker
Nilgiri Flycatcher
Jerdon’s Nightjar
Legge’s Hawk-Eagle
Black Baza

Oriental Scops Owl

Mottled Wood Owl

Indian Pitta

Wayanad Laughingthrush

Indian Blue Robin

Blue-throated Blue flycatcher
 

Mammals:
Nilgiri Langur

Asiatic Elephant

Slender Loris
Malabar Giant Squirrel
Indian Palm Civet
Nilgiri Tahr
 

This is not just a birding tour — it’s a journey through the heart of the Western Ghats, where rainforest canopies shimmer with color and shola forests hum with life. Come explore Thattekad and Munnar, where every dawn reveals the song of an endemic, every forest trail whispers with mystery, and the timeless beauty of Kerala’s wilderness comes alive in every frame.