Birding Talks, Walks and Trips

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 PRICE Rs.1000 Per Session. Sessions are 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM  3:00 PM to 6 PM

If you are a nature lover, bird watcher and pet friendly person, you will love this place. This is 21 KM from Kodaikanal main.   Why should you do Birding at this place? Curated by a Naturalist and a Birding enthusiast Stay in a off the map location (4 acres farm at the heart of elephant valley) Great Views  Forest/Farm Walks  Waterbodies   Bird watching at Pethuparai, Kodaikanal 22 KMs from Kodai lake, there opens up a hidden world of callings, sightings and excitement. The chirping reaches your ears as you walk through the lush green forest. When you realize that there are unexplored dimensions, you will be intrigued to know more. One of our Birding photo travellers visited Kodaikanal recently and captured few of his inspired moments with the birds. Here is the link for the same. https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/kodaibirding/ Rs. 4000 fixed price up to 4 adults INCLUDES Guided Birding, Breakfast and taxes. Cost for every extra person is Rs.1000 which includes Birding, Breakfast and Taxes. From the birding start point, there will be walk up the hill. To return to the car parking point, if Jeep is required, it would cost Rs.500 per jeep.  

The fruitsnbeans mountain resort is a nature inspired, simple yet sublime plantation hideaway. The resort comprises of six comfortable rooms with spacious bathrooms. Long verandahs and separate sit outs add to the charm here. The dining hall is a bridge across the stream. For people who like their meals with a generous dollop of ambience, this place will rank high. Fruitsnbeans mountain resort is an ideal getaway for adventure seekers avid birders lepidopterists odonate watchers keen wildlifers all embracing nature lovers those who want to indulge in the zen of doing nothing in very salubrious environs those who relish the ineffable allure of simplicity If you can relate to any of the above – WELCOME to our resort for that special exotic holiday. FYI : There is no room service. There are no TVs anywhere. Food and accommodation will be provided to drivers at nominal cost. Activities The resort hosts a range of activities in accordance with the seasons. Rock Pool: We have a natural rock pool. Play ground for children: We have an awesome play area for Children. Plantation walk: a walking tour around the estate can be quite an eye opener. Rock climbing: we have the perfect challenge for the novice mountaineer. Idling: The gazebo by the river is a real cool place for that, a tall cocktail (made with the fruits of the season) to keep you company would make it ideal. Camp fire: Late evenings can get chilly, it’s also the time to spot fireflies. Our lounge: has a billiard table and a very small library. The Birds: More than 120 varieties of birds have been identified here. The state bird of Tamil Nadu - The Emerald Dove, can be spotted here. 25 varieties of butterflies and counting. The Southern Birdwing and The Blue Mormon, the largest two butterflies in India, can be seen here. By the river, we get more than our share of dragon and damsel flies. We have yet to learn the names of these beautiful little creatures. The Bees: Every year, the coffee and orange blossom attracts a dozen or more colonies of the Indian Rock Bees (apis dorsata) to the estate. They build their huge hives on our Albizia trees in march, raise a new generation and fly away by july. We know not where they come from, nor where they go. Wild Life: Gaur, barking deer, giant grizzled squirrel, palm civet and wild boars are frequently sighted. A Spotted Linsang (prionodon pardicolor) accidently fell into the siphon tank in the estate, making us aware that they lived here. Panther, mouse deer, wild dogs and jungle cat make for rare sightings. The tourist hill station of Kodaikanal is 60 km away, the temple city of Madurai is 100 km away. Day trips can be arranged to either / both places. If needed, you can use the resort car and driver. PRICE Single – Rs 5,000 + Rs 575 GST Double – Rs 7,000 + Rs 805 GST Group Bookings – Rs 2,500 + Rs 255 GST per person (4 Persons to a Room) Inclusive of all meals, coffee/tea and taxes. Check out time – 10 AM Extra person - Age 5-10 Years:- Rs 2,000 + Rs 200 GST 10 Years and above:- Rs 2,500 + Rs 255 GST Children below 5 years will not be charged.

A lush green coffee estate and a home to orange, pepper, banana, avocado, jackfruit and pomegranate groves. Dotted with innumerable pretty flowers all along, beautiful silver oak and silk cotton trees lines the scenery.​ The smell of lemon grass and pepper enchants the air around. Located at an altitude of 1200 m above sea level and having a pleasant 23 degree weather all through the year and bordering the foot of the Kodikanal, Thandikudi is a bliss. PRICE Deluxe Double Room - 2 beds, 2 PAX - Rs.9520 INCLUDES Stay, 3 meals and taxes.  The Deluxe room is spacious and offer double bed accommodations. Tranquil Nest has 1 Deluxe Room which is well furnished, have clean shower room and stocked with essential amenities. All Tariff includes – 3 Buffet Meals Children below – 6 (years old) free USP – Live with natures tranquility Set menu buffet meals will be served in the restaurant only The above rates are exclusive of taxes Check out time: 24 Hrs Extra person cost is Rs.4200 Per Person Per Night. Standard Double Room - 2 queen beds, 2 PAX - Rs.8400 INCLUDES Stay, 3 meals and taxes.  Largest and the most spacious of all the rooms in the resort, the suites are tastefully designed and are well furnished with clean bath rooms. The suites can accommodate 3 guests. The suite has an attached Gazebo overlooking the valley and offers a 360º panoramic view of the resort. All Tariff includes – 3 Buffet Meals Children below – 6 (years old) free USP – Live with natures tranquility Set menu buffet meals will be served in the restaurant only The above rates are exclusive of taxes Check out time: 24 Hrs Extra person cost is Rs.4200 Per Person Per Night.  

If you are a nature lover, bird watcher and pet friendly person,  you will love this place. This is 21 KM from Kodaikanal main.   Stay in a off the map location (4 acres farm at the heart of elephant valley) Views  Pleasant climate  Forest/Farm Walks  Waterbodies  Campfire  PRICE Standard Room - Rs.4500. Check with us on the availability and price. - Bird watching at Pethuparai, Kodaikanal 22 KMs from Kodai lake, there opens up a hidden world of callings, sightings and excitement. The chirping reaches your ears as you walk through the lush green forest. When you realize that there are unexplored dimensions, you will be intrigued to know more. One of our Birding photo travellers visited Kodaikanal recently and captured few of his inspired moments with the birds. Here is the link for the same. https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/kodaibirding/ Rs. 3600 fixed price upto 4 adults INCLUDES Guided Birding and Breakfast. Cost for every extra person is Rs.900. From the birding start point, there will be walk up the hill. To return to the car parking point, if Jeep is required, it would cost Rs.500 per jeep.  

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. PC - Hornbillnest, Coorg PRICE Cost Per Person on twin sharing basis - Rs 9,520. Check with us for Single Stay Cost  

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. PC - Hornbillnest, Coorg PRICE Cost Per Person on twin sharing basis - Rs 9,520. Check with us for Single Stay Cost