Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary is a much acclaimed bird sanctuary. It owes much of its fame to Dr. Salim Ali, the internationally renowned ornithologist. With …
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Oct 5, 2024
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary is a must-visit for nature lovers and bird enthusiasts. Nestled along the banks of the Periyar River, the sanctuary offers a serene environment with a variety of bird species… Full review by Prasanth J
Sep 18, 2024
Nice place. Rejeev Thattekad is a renowned bird watcher, naturalist, tourist guide, and fishing guide. He has worked at the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary in Thattekad for 24 years. As a close discipl… Full review by rejeev_thattekad
Feb 18, 2024
I stayed at Jewel Homes which is only 10 - 15 minutes walk away from the ticket office. Once you have a ticket you can then walk along the Salim Ali Trail where you will see some interesting birds. H… Full review by Danbyrneqpr
What's the nearest place to Thattekad to have a good chance of seeing Nilgiri Langur and Lion-tailed macaque. Thanks
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My advise would be find a local guide at Thatattekad and ask them. Their knowledge is amazing and they track the birds on a daily basis. You don't have to pay them but I would …
My advise would be find a local guide at Thatattekad and ask them. Their knowledge is amazing and they track the birds on a daily basis. You don't have to pay them but I would encourage you to do so m, as their knowledge is second to none and they deserve every penny for the love they have of their local wildlife. Happy spotting!
I am staying right beside here for a week and am hoping to visit several times in that week. Coming from the UK. Any suggestions about clothing while in the reserve?
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Sorry I didnt see your query till now! Hope you had a fruitful time.