Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
About Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Far From City: 39 kms from city center
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About Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
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Time Required:1-2 hours
Open Time:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost:Indian Nationals- INR 10Foreigners- INR 100Ordinary Camera- INR 25 Video Camera- INR 150
Fauna at Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
The species recorded here are spread over a wide range. This area has some 270 avian species which include great Indian hornbill, crimson throated barber, Sri Lanka frogmouth, peninsular bay owl, pied avocet, black bittern, fairy bluebird, crested serpent eagle, Yellow-browed bulbuls, whiskered terns, and jack snipe, etc. The Indian Pitta pays a visit to the site every 6 months. The Sanctuary is also known as the 'Cuckoo Paradise'. It is a home to different varieties of cuckoos such as Drongo cuckoo, Large hawk cuckoo, and Indian hawk cuckoo.The Edamalayar forest that is located about 15 km from this place lends some of its species to the Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary. The mountain hawk eagles, dark-fronted babbler, emerald green pigeons, White-rumped needletails and brown-backed are some of them.
Bird Watching at Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
The paved walks provided within the criss-crossed water channels are a perfect way to navigate through the mangrove thicket. You would encounter more than a 100 native species of birds over here. Bird watching along with a thoughtful guide is indeed a fantastic experience. It is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and bird lovers. The guides here are passionate birders hence would impart vast knowledge to you.
Best time to visit Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
During November-February, the migratory season is at its peak. Birds from Himalayan regions and other parts mark their visit at this time of the year. Moreover, the breeze of winters leaves the place with unmatchable beauty, hence making it the best time for your vacation.
How to Reach Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Thattekad is located 54 kms from Cochin. The route goes through Muvattupuzha and Kothamangalam from where it takes around two hours to reach the sanctuary. Moreover, no train services are available, and public transport is limited to taxis and buses. You can take a bus to Muvattupuzha (26km) and then to Thattekad Bird Sanctuary. The Kothamangalam bus station is 13 kms from the sanctuary. From here, an autorickshaw will be to the rescue. For an uninterrupted journey to the sanctuary, you might hire a taxi.
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