Birding Talks, Walks and Trips

Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary (PCWBS) is a 21.47-square-kilometre (8.29 sq mi) protected area in Tamil Nadu, South India along the Palk Strait where it meets the Bay of Bengal at Point Calimere (Tamil: கோடியக்கரை Kodiakkarai) at the southeastern tip of Nagapattinam District. The sanctuary was created in 1967 for conservation of the least concern blackbuck antelope, an endemic mammal species of India. It is famous for large congregations of waterbirds, especially greater flamingos. International name: Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary,The 7-square-kilometre (2.7 sq mi) core area of this sanctuary has been proposed as a National Park.

Thattekad is definitely a top rated birding spot in South India. Salim Ali Bird sanctuary, named after India’s legendary ornithologist, is at the centre of Thattekad. Sanctuary is around 25 square kilometers. However, it is part of Western Ghats. One can drive from Kochi (43 KMs), Theni (134 KMs - 4 Hours), Udumalaipet through Munnar (153 KM, 5 Hours), Madurai (210 KMs, 5.5 Hours) Why should you do Thattekad Birding and why should you do it through KeyTerns? Wow - You will have the chance of seeing the popular western ghat birds.  Cost effective - We provide cost effective package Results Accomplished: You would have done your Dream visit to Thattekad Making it Easy: We help you with end to end package including the knowledgeable Birding Guide

Hornbill Nest is a Homestay with just 4 rooms but the bird hides or observatories are set up by Kiran Poonacha.  Kiran Poonacha, being an enthusiastic birder and wildlife photographer, has set up observatories where one can enjoy seeing many birds and small animals at close quarters . These observatories give  great opportunities to photograph many species of the Western Ghats here. The birdlife in and around the property and the Devarakadu is very diverse.  Hornbill Nest has 4 observatories  for birding (Hides like some say ) 2 are feeders - one for morning photography and the other for evening photography  1 is a water observatory generally evening with good opportunities to make some reflection shots of some birds that come to bathe, And the most recent addition  is a Parakeet Observatory. Apart from the birding observatories we also have some trails that you can walk around in the estate that can also present many more opportunities for birding. As our property touches the Devarakadu ( Gods Forest ) on one side we also have a lot of opportunities for macro photography of butterflies, insects, frogs, snakes etc depending on your interest, focus and most importantly luck on the trip. Read more on https://hornbillsnest.in/

Hornbill Nest is a Homestay with just 4 rooms but the bird hides or observatories are set up by Kiran Poonacha.  Kiran Poonacha, being an enthusiastic birder and wildlife photographer, has set up observatories where one can enjoy seeing many birds and small animals at close quarters . These observatories give  great opportunities to photograph many species of the Western Ghats here. The birdlife in and around the property and the Devarakadu is very diverse.  Hornbill Nest has 4 observatories  for birding (Hides like some say ) 2 are feeders - one for morning photography and the other for evening photography  1 is a water observatory generally evening with good opportunities to make some reflection shots of some birds that come to bathe, And the most recent addition  is a Parakeet Observatory. Apart from the birding observatories we also have some trails that you can walk around in the estate that can also present many more opportunities for birding. As our property touches the Devarakadu ( Gods Forest ) on one side we also have a lot of opportunities for macro photography of butterflies, insects, frogs, snakes etc depending on your interest, focus and most importantly luck on the trip. Read more on https://hornbillsnest.in/

**Click photo gallery above to see more photos / videos** Whatsapp chat with us for quick response Travel as we know is making a shift from visiting destination infrastructure to experiencing the destinations people, places, culture and lifestyle. That's why, we have partnered with Kodai Dome Stay to give some exciting experience on the Kodaikanal Hills, Tamil Nadu, India. Stay is Glamping Geodesic Domes Stay with required comfort in terms of Cot and washrooms. Glamping Domes Stay is becoming popular in India. These 2 Geodesic Domes are in a 3 acre fenced farm. This Dome stay will have 360 degree view of surrounding hills. On the way to Kodai Dome Stay, you can get to see the beautiful Silver Falls. If you can spare some time, you can visit Vattakanal waterfalls. There are many add on experiences you can do as listed below in the itinerary section.   Please click on image below for other high demand packages. Waterfalls Stays / Trips Honeymoon / Couple Travel      

Dandeli, a nature lover’s idea of paradise, is located in the Western Ghats region in northern Karnataka. Our Birding Spot Resorts are Located amidst the forest. It’s the right kind of place for relaxing away from the city. Added advantage is the variety of birds which visit the campus, with a naturalist available to explain flora and fauna. The forests of Dandeli are home to four species of hornbills – Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris), Malabar Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros griseus), Malabar Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus) and Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis). Of the four species, the Malabar Pied Hornbill is the most common. Why should you do a Birding trip at Dandeli with us? To get Wow experience: Little paradise for Birding To get Results: Proud to have done Birding at Dandeli and to capture great birding in your camera To make it easy for you: You can focus on your Birding while we take care of everything else  

For those into Bird Photo Travel, we facilitate Birding Photo Travel, which will create a lasting memory and scintillating experience. Walk along the different terrain and landscapes of Kotagiri, to watch and capture the colourful birds that migrate and live in Kotagiri during the season.  Experience a hassle free birding trip with end to end planning from Mettupalayam / Coimbatore. Increase the chance of seeing different birds with the local expert, who is aware of their pattern, behaviour and the usual spots. This package can be customised if need be. Why Birding at Kotagiri? Popular for birding,  Chance to photograph different species of birds Safe place to do Birding, curated by an experienced Birder Pleasant Kotagiri weather