SALIM ALI - THATTEKAD BIRD WLS
Thattekad, Idukki, Kerala, India
Thattekad Wildlife Sanctuary is a low land forest which is flocked by more than 500 bird species. Some of the highly populated birds in this region are Hawk Eagle, Orange-headed Thrush, Blue Kingfisher, Jerdon's Nightjar, Indian cuckoo,Oriental Darter, Created Woodpecker, Whiskered Terns, Black Headed Oriole, Bronzed Drongo, Grey-fronted green pigeon, Yellow-browed bulbuls etc. Mammals such as Leopard, Sloth Bear, Elephants and Jungle cats dwell in this small strip of forest which sprawls on the Northern bank of Periyar river.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
October to March
Do's & Dont's
- Do enjoy the vast collection of Animals, Trees and Plants of the Sanctuary.
- You are in Sanctuary to see animals and enjoy their behavior. Please do not tease them.
- Do not play any audio-system or musical instrument inside the Sanctuary.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 07:00 AM | 05:00 PM | 10 | 5 |
Other Fee's
- 30/- for still photography
- 75/- for video recording
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Thankalam Bus Stand |
13 KM | 0471-2471011 |
 Angamaly Railway Station |
42 KM | 139 |
 Cochin International Airport |
41 KM | 0484-2610115 |
What to Carry
- Carry water bottle and food.
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Parking
Parking is available for 5 Cars.
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Poochakuthu | 6.5 KM |
Nearest Temples
SREE POORNATHRAYEESA TEMPLE
It was first among 8 royal temples of erstwhile Kochi Kingdom
SRI VAMANA MOORTHY TEMPLE
Only Vamana temple in Kerala
THURAVOOR MAHAKSHETRAM TEMPLE
Famous for Mahavishnu who is perceived as Ugranarasimha
ULIYANNOOR SRI MAHADEVA TEMPLE
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of Salvation
THIRUMOOZHIKKULAM LAKSHMANA PERUMAL TEMPLE
Devotees come here to ward off the ill effects of Nagadosha
SRI MULLAKKAL RAJARAJESWARI TEMPLE
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of Knowledge
SRI KRISHNA TEMPLE
Idol was given by monk standing on Nilapaduthara platform
SREE KRISHNA TEMPLE
It is also famed as Dwaraka of the South
Nearest Attractions
FortBASTION BUNGALOW FORT
Constructed by the Dutch in last quarter of the 17th century
OutdoorWONDERLA AMUSEMENT AND WATER THEME PARK
One of the premier Amusement Parks in the country
WaterfallsTHOMMANKUTHU WATERFALLS
Seven step waterfall and a premier adventure location
BeachALAPPUZHA BEACH
It has an ancient pier that is at least 140 years old
TrekkingRAMAKALAMEDU TREKKING
One of the most scenic hill station at an height of 3,500 ft
CavesPANDAVAN ROCK CAVE
Place takes the name from the legendary Pandavas
DamVAZHANI DAM
Dam is used for irrigation and drinking purposes
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