2022
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary is made up of tropical evergreen and deciduous forests and patches of grasslands. Thattekad is located to the north of the Periyar River, at the foot of the mighty Western Ghats of Kerala, South India. It is less than 50 km away both from the nearest airport, the Cochin International Airport, and the nearest railway station at Aluva. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between October and March. This globally acclaimed bird sanctuary became famous as a result of sincere efforts of the internationally renowned ornithologist ‘Bird Man of India, Dr. Salim Ali. He had surveyed Thattekkad, and called it the richest bird habitat he had ever seen. Thus his efforts were instrumental in the formation of this sanctuary to a large extent. Nearly 300 species of birds are found here.Birds like Srilankan Frogmouth, Racket tailed Drongo, Bronzed Drongo, Whitebellied Treepie, Shama, Yellow-browed Bulbul, Rufous Babbler, Malabar Parakeet, Whitebellied Blue Flycatcher, Malabar Grey Hornbill, are some of the birds that can be easily seen here. Thattekkad also has extensive plantations of teak, rosewood, mahogany. The dense forest is also home to nearly 28 species of mammals and about 9 species of reptiles.
How to reach Nearest railway station: Aluva, ~50 km away
Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, ~45km away Location
Latitude: 10.104627, Longitude: 76.702845