Location : About 58 km from Kochi city
and 13 km northeast of Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district; Thattekkad is in
Devikulam taluk, Idukki district, central Kerala.
Thattekkad is made up of dense tropical evergreen and deciduous forest and grassland
patches, housing a population of over 500 species of exotic birds. This globally
acclaimed bird sanctuary owes much of its fame to Dr. Salim Ali, the internationally
renowned ornithologist. It is the exotic microcosm of India's bird population
that brought Dr. Salim Ali to this place. His efforts were instrumental in the
formation of this sanctuary to a large extent.
Spread across 25 sq. km. the sanctuary lies between the tributaries of the river
Periyar like a peninsula. Rare birds like the Crimson-throated Barbet, Bee eater,
Sunbird, Shrike, Black Winged Kite, Night Heron, Falcon, Grey Jungle Fowl, White-Breasted
Water Hen, Hornbill, Ceylon Frogmoth, Rose-billed Roller and Blue-winged Parakeet
live here.
Thattekkad also has extensive plantations of teak, rosewood, mahagony, etc.
The dense forest is also the home of nearly 28 varieties of animals and nine
varieties of reptiles.
Getting there:
Nearest railway station : Aluva, about 48 km away.
Nearest airport : Cochin International Airport, about 44 km.
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