Bird Watching in South India

South India Bird watching tour is for those who just cannot have enough of nature and want to explore its creation even more. Bird Sanctuaries in south India are just the right place for them. These birds sanctuaries are home to a wonderful variety of birds, both local and migrant, and thereby offer a lot to dicover during a bird watching tour in south India. the famous bird sanctiaries of south India are as follows:

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Located on the banks of Vembanad Lake in the beautiful state of Kerala, Kumarakom is the most famous bird sanctuary of South India. It is truly a heaven for the bird watching and is one of the most popular tourist spots of Kerala. It is the most attractive sanctuary of this state. Here one can watch a wide variety of birds. Some famous habitants of this reserve are waterfowl, cuckoo, owls, egrets, heron water ducks, larks and wood beetle. Among the migratory birds the Siberian Cranes attract thousands of travelers from all across the globe. The best time to visit Kumarakom is in the months of June-August.

Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary
It is situated just 33 km south of Tirunelveli in the Nanguneri Taluka in Tamil Nadu. This sanctuary is a host for almost 10,000 migratory birds who come here from different parts of the world. Kunthakulam is a small and a peaceful town of this state. The picturesque view of this place enchants every traveler. This whole town is covered with lush green dense forests and small ponds which serve as a means of survival for the birds. Every year in the month of January-April several birds come to this reserve. On a bird watching tour here, one can spot doves, babblers, quails, kingfishers, spot-bill ducks and many more.

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Located about 20 km from Mysore it is a popular tourist spot of Karnataka. Although it is one of the smallest sanctuaries of India it comprises six islets of the River Kaveri. These islets attracts several local and migratory birds. Here one can watch stock-billed kingfisher, Indian shag, painted stock, blackhead ibis and many more in their natural habitat. Along with birds, flying fox, bonnet macaque and Indian Grey mongoose can also be seen here.

Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
It is located at a distance of 50 km from the Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the most popular bird sanctuaries of India and is easily accessible from the other states of India. It is the largest natural habitat for the pelicans in the whole of southeast Asia. It is a natural habitat for several migratory and local birds. Here one can watch spotted belied pelican, spoon bill, white ibis, night heron, open billed stork, painted stork and little cormorant. It is also a home to jackals, slender loris, monitor lizards, snakes and tortoise. The best time to visit this bird sanctuary is in the months of October and March.

The different bird sanctuaries of South India are a true bird watchers delight and offers travelers several options to watch the various species of birds.

Tour Packages of Bird Watching in South India

Kerala Spice Tourism - SITP 02 ( 8 Nights / 9 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail
Kerala Cultural Tour - SITP 01 ( 7 Nights / 8 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail
Backwater Tour Package - SITP 05 ( 3 Nights / 4 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail
Kerala Backwater Travel - SITP 08 ( 9 Nights / 10 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail
South India Heritage Travel - SITP 15 ( 15 Nights / 16 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail
South India Cultural Tours - SITP 16 ( 7 Nights / 8 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail
Trip to South India - SITP 18 ( 14 Nights / 15 Days )	Day to Day Itinerary  |  Ask for Detail