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Kerala Bird Watching & Wildlife – 4 Nights

Starting from ₹12,999 per person, excl. travel and 5% GST

  • 5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Kochi, Kumarakom, Thekkady
  • Birders, photographers and nature lovers
  • Pickup: Kochi airport or Ernakulam railway station
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Overview

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Kerala Bird Watching & Wildlife is a 4-night, 5-day Kochi Kumarakom bird watching adventure tour package covering Kochi, Kumarakom and Thekkady. It starts from ₹12,999 per person, excluding travel and 5% GST, and includes 3-star hotels, daily breakfast and guided birding walks. Pickup is from Kochi airport or Ernakulam railway station. Every day can be changed to suit you.

A slow, quiet tour for birders and nature lovers. Walk the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary with a guide, take a morning canoe on the backwaters, then move to Thekkady for a Periyar lake boat ride and a guided nature walk. Wildlife and bird sightings can never be promised, but the habitats are rich. Breakfast and private car included.

Who this package suits

Who it suits: Suits travellers who like wildlife, treks and outdoor stays; it sits in the middle of our price range.

Who may prefer another option: Those who prefer a calm, low-effort holiday may prefer a backwater or resort package.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kochi to Kumarakom

    • Pickup in Kochi, about 1.5 hours' drive
    • Evening walk by Vembanad lake
    • Overnight in Kumarakom

  2. Day 2

    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

    • Guided morning walk in the sanctuary (entry ticket extra)
    • Afternoon canoe ride on the canals
    • Overnight in Kumarakom

  3. Day 3

    Kumarakom to Thekkady

    • About 3.5 hours' drive
    • Spice plantation walk
    • Overnight in Thekkady

  4. Day 4

    Periyar

    • Periyar lake boat ride (ticket extra, subject to availability)
    • Guided nature walk in the buffer zone
    • Overnight in Thekkady

  5. Day 5

    Departure

    • About 4.5 hours' drive to Kochi

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on twin-sharing basis
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private AC car with driver for all transfers and sightseeing
  • Fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance
  • Guided bird sanctuary walk
  • Canoe ride in Kumarakom
  • Guided nature walk in Thekkady

Exclusions

  • Flights or train tickets to Kerala
  • 5% GST
  • Entry tickets and activity fees
  • Lunch and dinner unless mentioned
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Sanctuary entry tickets and Periyar boat tickets
  • Bird and animal sightings are never guaranteed

Accommodation

  • Kumarakom: 3-star lakeside resort, 2 nights (or similar)
  • Thekkady: 3-star resort, 2 nights (or similar)

Hotels are confirmed at booking; we can upgrade or change any stay on request.

Optional experiences

  • Thattekad Bird Sanctuary day trip
  • Bamboo rafting in Periyar
  • Night jungle patrol (forest department, subject to availability)

Added at extra cost; ask us when you enquire.

Kochi Kumarakom bird watching adventure tour package at a glance

Duration4 nights / 5 days
RouteKochi → Kumarakom → Thekkady
Starting price₹12,999 per person (excl. travel and 5% GST)
PickupKochi airport or Ernakulam railway station
Best forBirders, photographers and nature lovers
Best time for KochiOctober to March.
StaysKumarakom: 3-star lakeside resort, 2 nights (or similar); Thekkady: 3-star resort, 2 nights (or similar)

Questions

We cannot promise sightings. Early mornings and a good guide improve your chances, and the habitats themselves are worth the visit.

Yes. Tell us your dates and preferences and we will adjust stays, nights and sightseeing at no extra planning cost.

40% advance confirms your booking; the balance is due before arrival.

It starts from ₹12,999 per person for 4 nights and 5 days, excluding flights or trains to Kerala and 5% GST. The final price depends on your dates, hotel choice and number of travellers, and is shown clearly in your quote.

Accommodation on twin-sharing basis; Daily breakfast; Private AC car with driver for all transfers and sightseeing; Fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance; Guided bird sanctuary walk. The full list of inclusions and exclusions is on this page and in your written quote.

Pickup is from Kochi airport or Ernakulam railway station, and the route covers Kochi, Kumarakom and Thekkady. We can change the pickup or drop point to suit your flight or train; ask us on WhatsApp.

October to March. Weather varies from year to year, so check current conditions before you travel.

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