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Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Dawn walks reveal a rich bird world along the Periyar’s forested banks.
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Photo: Lip Kee Yap · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — About

About Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

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We’re still writing about Thattekad Bird Sanctuary: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

02 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Time of day
Early morning with guide
Crowds
Medium

Time and effort

Easy–Moderate

Time needed
2–3 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Sanctuary entry/guide fees may apply
Parking
Parking near authorised entrance
Permits
Forest rules apply; book guides if required

On the ground

Local food
Local Kerala meals, tea-shop snacks
Access
Sightings depend on season and guide.

Stay safe

Carry insect repellent; do not play loud music

Where it is

Ernakulam, Kerala

10.13° N 76.68° E

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