Birding tours in kerala
Exploring the Diverse Bird Habitats of the Western Ghats
Exploring the Diverse Bird Habitats of the Western Ghats
Exploring the Diverse Bird Habitats of the Western Ghats
- The Western Ghats are recognised by BirdLife International as one of the world's Endemic Bird Areas (EBA), supporting over 500 bird species, including 16–21 endemic species.
- The habitat-based approach offers excellent opportunities to observe endemic, migratory, and threatened birds, including all four hornbill species and many Western Ghats specialties.
What makes this special
Exploring the Diverse Bird Habitats of the Western Ghats
Exploring the Diverse Bird Habitats of the Western Ghats
- Our birding expeditions are habitat-based rather than destination-based.
- Rainforests
- Shola Forests –High mountain forest
- Montane Grasslands –
- Dry Forests –
- Wetlands & Reservoirs
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- Malabar Coast
- The , participants experience the full diversity of Kerala's birdlife.
- Guided by experienced naturalists, the tours combine bird i
- Our birding expeditions are habitat-based rather than destination-based.
- Rainforests
- Shola Forests –High mountain forest
- Montane Grasslands –
- Dry Forests –
- Wetlands & Reservoirs
- Plantations – .
- Malabar Coast
- The , participants experience the full diversity of Kerala's birdlife.
- Guided by experienced naturalists, the tours combine bird identification with an understanding of habitats, behaviour, ecology, and conservation
Beyond Birds
Exploring the Diverse Bird Habitats of the Western Ghats
Beyond Birds
- While birding is the primary focus, the tour also introduces participants to the remarkable biodiversity of the Western Ghats, including endemic mammals, butterflies, reptiles, amphibians, orchids, and forest ecology, making it a rewarding natural history experience
tour options & packages
15 days Western Ghats
10 days Kerala Birding Tour
- An expert-led birding expedition through the Western Ghats, exploring South India's finest birding landscapes, diverse habitats, and renowned bird sanctuaries. The journey combines guided birding walks, nature trails, land and boat safaris across rainforests, shola forests, montane grasslands, dry forests, wetlands, plantations, and tradi
- An expert-led birding expedition through the Western Ghats, exploring South India's finest birding landscapes, diverse habitats, and renowned bird sanctuaries. The journey combines guided birding walks, nature trails, land and boat safaris across rainforests, shola forests, montane grasslands, dry forests, wetlands, plantations, and traditional agricultural landscapes.
Birding Landscapes
- 🟢 Lowland Rainforests – Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Gavi Rainforests, Sholayar Rainforests
- 🟢 Montane Shola Forests & Grasslands – Munnar Shola National Parks
- 🟢 Dry Forests & Rain-shadow Habitats – Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Valparai Plateau
- 🟢 Tiger Landscapes & Moist Deciduous Forests – Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Periyar Tiger Reserve
- 🟢 Community Conservation Landscapes – Kokkare Bellur Community Reserve, Mysore Region
10 days Kerala Birding Tour
10 days Kerala Birding Tour
- This 10-day birding expedition explores Kerala's finest birding landscapes, from the lowland rainforests of Thattekad and Gavi to the montane shola forests, grasslands, dry forests, and wetlands of the Western Ghats.
- The journey covers Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Gavi Rainforest, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Munnar Shola National Parks, Chinnar
- This 10-day birding expedition explores Kerala's finest birding landscapes, from the lowland rainforests of Thattekad and Gavi to the montane shola forests, grasslands, dry forests, and wetlands of the Western Ghats.
- The journey covers Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Gavi Rainforest, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Munnar Shola National Parks, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Sholayar Rainforests, and the Vembanad Wetlands.
- Activities include guided birding walks, forest hikes, riparian birding trails, traditional rowboat birding, canoeing and nature interpretation by experienced naturalists.
Short Expeditions (2–3 Days)
Short Expeditions (2–3 Days)
- For travellers with limited time, we offer a selection of expertly guided short birding expeditions across some of Kerala's finest birding landscapes. Each tour is led by an experienced naturalist and can be further customised to match your interests.
3-Day Expeditions
- Thattekad Bird Sanctuary & Munnar
- Thattekad Bird Sanctuary – Shola Nation
- For travellers with limited time, we offer a selection of expertly guided short birding expeditions across some of Kerala's finest birding landscapes. Each tour is led by an experienced naturalist and can be further customised to match your interests.
3-Day Expeditions
- Thattekad Bird Sanctuary & Munnar
- Thattekad Bird Sanctuary – Shola National Parks – Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sholayar Rainforests – Thattekad Bird Sanctuary – Shola National Parks
2-Day Expeditions
- Sholayar Rainforests & Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
- Sholayar Hornbill Watch
- Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary & Anamudi Shola National Park
- Shola National Parks & Tea Plantations