Wildlife of Kerala

Wildlife of Kerala

Day 1, KOCHI TO KOTHAMANGALAM

Inland from Cochin is Kothamangalam (2 hrs), the perfect base for visiting the Thattekad Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, noted for indigenous birds like the Malabar grey-hornbill, the woodpecker, rose-ringed and blue-winged parakeet etc. Rare birds like the Ceylon Frogmoth and the rose-billed roller are also seen here. Diverse migrant species home in here during season. Wildlife can also be sighted often.

Stay at Mundackal Plantation Homestay

Day 2, KOTHAMANGALAM TO MUNNAR

Drive to Munnar (2 1/2 hrs), a beautiful hill station, situated 1600 m above sea level. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns with old Raj style bungalows, winding lanes and cool air make this a perfect place for taking walks in the hills and a visit to a tea/cardamom factory.

Stay at Windermere Estate for two nights

Day 3, MUNNAR

Day at leisure to relax at the hotel or spend time exploring the unending expanse of tea plantations and pristine valleys. You also have the option of visiting the Eravikulam/Rajamalai National Park, the last home of the world's rarest mountain goat, the Nilgiri tahr.

Day 4, MUNNAR TO THEKKADY

This morning drive to Thekkady (4 hrs). Enjoy the enchanting journey as the road winds through tranquil countryside, rich plantations and thick jungles.

Stay at Shalimar Spice Garden for two nights

Day 5, PERIYAR NATIONAL PARK

The Periyar Wildlife Reserve is one of the largest in India. There are plenty of elephants, sambhar, wild pig, flying squirrel and over 260 species of bird life.

Periyar is centred around a vast artificial lake. A good way to explore the Reserve is by an early morning nature walk.

Thekkady is considered a heaven for exotic spices such as cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, clove, rubber, vanilla and coffee. Enjoy the aromas of these spices with an afternoon walk in a spice plantation.

Day 6, THEKKADY TO KUMARAKOM

Continue to the small village of Kumarakom (4 hrs), surrounded by a vast network of rivers and canals which empty out into the Vembanad Lake. The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake is an ornithologist's paradise and a favourite haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal.

Stay at Philip Kuttys Farm

Day 7, KUMARAKOM TO KOCHI

Today you return to Kochi (3 hrs) where your Wildlife of Kerala tour ends. We can transfer you to Kochi airport to connect with your onward travel.

Alternatively, you can spend some time on one the beaches in Kerala, either at nearby Mararikulam or at Kovalam. Feel free to add any special requirements to your enquiry form.

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