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4-Day Thattekad Bird Photography Tour with Hide Sessions

4 Days Round trip from Kochi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Indulge in bird photography at Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
  • 02 Enjoy bird safaris around the sanctuary with an expert naturalist
  • 03 Look for endemic bird species of the Western Ghats
  • 04 Sample delicious Kerala cuisine during the tour

Discover Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, 65 kilometres from Cochin, founded by Dr Salim Ali, the father of Indian ornithology. Known as one of the best places to spot endemic species of the Western Ghats, this tour is designed for bird photography enthusiasts. Join an expert who knows these forests like the back of his hand and will lead you to places where bird sightings are known to happen, with hide photography sessions, bird safaris, and photography reviews included throughout the experience.

Discover Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, 65 kilometres from Cochin, founded by Dr Salim Ali, the father of Indian ornithology.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Kochi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Hide Photography Session at Thattekad

  • 10:00 Transfer from Cochin to the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary camp area.

  • 10:30 Freshen up and assemble for an introduction with the team, with tea, coffee, and biscuits.

  • 11:00 Photography discussion and preparations for your "Hide Photography Session."

  • 13:30 Enjoy a scrumptious buffet lunch featuring Kerala cuisine.

  • 14:00 Start the "Hide Photography Session," which continues until evening.

  • 18:30 Have tea or coffee with snacks.

  • 18:30-19:30 Participate in a photography review session and plan the next day's birding.

  • 20:00 Eat your dinner and take some rest.

2
Day 02

Indian Pitta Birding and Sanctuary Safari

  • 05:30 Wake up and head out for Indian Pitta bird watching.

  • 06:30 Have tea or coffee during your "Hide Photography Session."

  • 07:30 Take your breakfast.

  • 08:00 Enjoy a bird safari around the sanctuary with a naturalist.

  • 13:00 Have your scrumptious buffet lunch featuring Kerala cuisine.

  • 14:00 Continue the bird safari until evening.

  • 18:30 Have tea or coffee with snacks.

  • 18:30-19:30 Participate in a photography review session and plan the next day's birding.

  • 20:00 Savour your dinner and take a rest.

3
Day 03

Exotic Bird Watching and Second Safari

  • 05:30 Wake up and head out for another exotic bird-watching session.

  • 06:30 Take your tea or coffee during the "Hide Photography Session."

  • 07:30 Enjoy your breakfast.

  • 08:00 Experience a second bird safari around the sanctuary with a naturalist.

  • 13:00 Have your scrumptious buffet lunch featuring Kerala cuisine.

  • 14:00 Continue the bird safari until evening.

  • 18:30 Have tea or coffee with snacks.

  • 18:30-19:30 Participate in a photography review session and plan the next day's birding.

  • 20:00 Enjoy your dinner and spend the third night at the camp.

4
Day 04

Final Bird Safari and Departure to Cochin

  • 05:30 Wake up and head out for the last day of bird watching at the sanctuary.

  • 06:30 Have tea or coffee during the "Hide Photography Session."

  • 07:30 Enjoy your breakfast.

  • 08:00 Proceed for the third and final bird safari.

  • 13:00 Eat your buffet lunch.

  • In time, check out and transfer to Cochin Airport or the railway station.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kochi 1 city · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 3 nights and 4 days tour

  • 2/3-sharing accommodation

  • Buffet meals (4 lunches, 3 dinners, 3 breakfasts)

  • Jeep safari and hide photography trips

  • Photography lessons

  • Photography reviews before and after safaris

  • Forest entry

  • Certified English-speaking Thattekad naturalist/guide

  • Cochin Airport/railway station transfers

What's Not Included

  • Camera charges

  • Breakfast on the first day

  • Anything other than what is listed in the inclusions

  • Transportation Bangalore to Bangalore

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Any personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cochin, Kerala, India
Tour start
Kochi, Kerala, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Kochi.

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