Western Ghats Endemic Birding Tours..
FAQs..
What is the duration of Western Ghats endemic birding trip?
Duration of our South Indian endemic birding trips can range from 12 nights/ 13 days to 14 days/ 15 nights, depending on the locations included.
What are the minimum and maximun number of participants required for the trip?
We can organize the Western Ghats endemic trip even for a single person. With at least two or more participants, the trip will be much economical. Maximum number of participants are limited to 6, so that individual attention wont be compromised.
Which is the best time to do Western Ghats birding and what are the tour dates?
October to March is the best season to Visit Western Ghats.
Our birding tours are not pre announced fixed date trips. We arrange customisable birding tours as per client requirements.
Which are the places covered in this Western Ghats birding tour?
Endemic birding in Southern Western ghats is spread across the southern states of Kerala, Tamilnadu and Karnataka.
Primary birding hotspots include- Thattekad, Periyar, Munnar, Chinnar, Valparai, Ooty, Masinagudi, Ranganathittu.
Which are the starting and finishing locations of south Indian Endemic birding trip?
Our Western Ghats birding trips can be organized in two different routes.
1-Starting from Cochin International Airport and Finishing at Bangalore Airport.
2-Starting at Bangalore Airport and finishing at Cochin.
Which are the highlight species of Western Ghats endemic birding trip?
Western Ghats is home to a large number of endemic birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and plants.
Nilgiri sholakili, Nilgiri flycatcher, White-bellied sholakili, Palani laughing thrush, Nilgiri laughingthrush, White-bellied flycatcher, Malabar trogon, Nilgiri woodpigeon, Nilgiri flowerpecker, Malabar Parakeet, white-bellied minivet are only a few among the 25+ endemics of the region.
We can spot around 260-280 bird species in total during a south Indian birding trip. Animals like Indian Gaur, Asiatic Elephant, Sloth bear, Nilgiri Langur, Lion-tailed Macaque, Grey Langur, Malabar giant squirrel can also be spotted.
Will professional guides be available?
Well experienced professional bird guide will be accompanying you through out the trip, right from the airport.
Is this western ghats birding tour good for bird photography?
Our birding trips can be customized for bird photography enthusiasts.
How physically demanding is the trip?
Our programs are designed to be relaxed birding trips, suitable for most fitness levels. Most of the walking trails will be flat without much hiking.
What will be the cost of a typical western ghats birding trip?
We organize birding trips in economy and premium budgets, depending on the client’s preferences.
A typical 12 nights/13 days Western Ghats birding trip will cost around 3000 USD for 2 pax.
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