BIRDING TOUR OF SOUTH 11N/12D
Tour Itinerary | |
Starting Point of the tour | BANGALORE |
Nearest Airport | BANGALORE |
Ending Point of the tour | COCHIN |
Nearest Airport | COCHIN |
Day 1: BANGALORE TO CHIKMAGALORE
Arrive in Bangalore and transfer to Chikmagalore.
Overnight at Chikmagalore
Day 2: CHIKMAGALORE
The area around Chikmagalur where coffee estates are located is excellent for bird watching. More than 200 species of birds have been recorded in this region. Ride to the nearby forest area and coffee estates to observe birds.
Overnight at Chikmagalur
Day 3: CHIKMAGALUR TO COORG
Drive to Coorg via Belur and past Halibedu temples of Hassan. Coorg is rich in natural resources which include lumber and spices.
Overnight at Coorg
Day 4: COORG
Coorg is a delightful haven for bird watchers. After an early breakfast, drive around Coorg to discover birds. Then drive to Dubare to spot more birds like peacocks, partridges, kingfishers, woodpeckers etc.
Overnight at Coorg
Day 5: COORG TO WAYANAD
Drive to Wayanad. Quite a large area of Wayanad is covered by dense forest and it is home to several endangered species.
Overnight at Wayanad
Day 6: WAYANAD
Driving to Kuruva Island, Edakkal cave, Phookot and Tirunelli to observe birds of Wayanad.
Overnight at Wayanad
Day 7: WAYANAD TO THATTAKKAD
Drive to Thattakkad and stay at the spectacular eco-lodge on the tranquil banks of the River Periyar. The Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary has a rich and varied birdlife.
Overnight at Thattakad
Day 8: THATTAKKAD
Head to Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, which is one of the richest bird habitats in India. The trip through this sanctuary would certainly be a bonanza for any birder, with over 270 species including Mottled Wood Owl, Spot-bellied Eagle Owl, Malayan Night Heron, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Rusty-tailed Flycatcher, Grey-headed Bulbul and the Nilgiri Wood Pigeon.
Overnight at Thattakkad
Day 9: THATTAKKAD TO KUMARAKOM
Drive to Kumarakom, which is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala. Kumarakom is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a noted bird sanctuary where many species of migratory birds visit.
Overnight at Kumarakom
Day 10: KUMARAKOM TO ALLEPPEY
After the bird walk in the morning, you will head to Alleppey, the land of Backwaters.
Enjoy your leisurely motor cruise and evening walk to observe the birds of backwaters.
Overnight at Alleppey
Day 11: ALLEPPEY TO COCHIN
After an early morning birding tour, you will head to Cochin. There, you will explore the land marks of Fort Kochi like St. Francis church, Dutch palace and Jewish synagogue.
Overnight at Cochin
Day 12: DEPARTURE TRANSFER
TOUR ENDS
TOUR ENDS
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