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Welcome to The Hornbill Camp! Prepare for the Ultimate Eco-Adventure and enjoy your stay as naturally as it gets! Let your stay at this camp be one with nature as you discover the joys of birding in a lowland tropical forest. With over 275 species in such a small area, most of them endemics, Thattekkad offers a rare view into the world of birding in Kerala. The Hornbill Camp has been specifically planned to make you get the most out of your short stay here. This is the ideal place to sight the maximum number of birds in such a small geographic area. The camp is so located, to perfectly blend in the jungle, so you can enjoy your own private jungle and the spectacular view of the river Periyar. Along its banks, birds flock in their thousands and the cool ambience is the ultimate prize for the birder. This is the ideal place to be one with nature and observe nature in all its pristine glory as well as the birds in their magnificence. We recommend that you plan your trips during the months of October to March. View from the Camp
Among the specialties of this camp is the comfortable beds, en-suite attached European style closet, shower and running water. The food is excellent, prepared with home-grown spices. It would indeed be the ultimate experience to watch the rain forest from your private verandah on the banks of the gently flowing river Periyar. For all visitors to our camp, we arrange river kayaking expedition trips to discover the majesty of the thick forests across the river, short walks in the plantations that surround the camp and village visits for those interested in the culture and lifestyles of the region.

Accommodation: The Hornbill Camp has well appointed Cottage Tents set amidst the forests of Thattekkad. The tents are spacious and are set up taking into account a high level of luxury & utility of modern living. En-suite toilet & insect proofing are some of the innovations of the tents at Hornbill camp. Each luxury cottage tent has its own private bathroom and an exclusive sit-out. Private Balcony, Cottage Tents, Among the specialties of this camp is the comfortable beds, en-suite attached European style closet, shower and running water. We also provide limited power supply available for lights and fans as well as charging facilities for laptops and mobiles (the camp is on the fringe areas with limited mobile reception) For all visitors to our camp, we arrange kayaking expeditions trips to discover the majesty of the thick forests across the river, short walks in the plantations that surround the camp and village visits for those interested in the culture and lifestyles of the region. The food is ethnic Keralan, prepared with home-grown spices. It would indeed be the ultimate experience to watch the rain forest from your private verandah on the banks of the gently flowing river Periyar.

Activities:Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, also known as the Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is one of the richest bird habitat in peninsular India, comparable only with the Eastern Himalayas. A trip through this sanctuary would certainly be a bonanza for any birder, with over 270 species found in a relatively small area of 25 sq kms. One should see the rare Mottled Wood Owl, Spot-bellied Eagle Owl, Malayan Night Heron, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Rusty-tailed Flycatcher, Grey-headed Bulbul and the Nilgiri Wood Pigeon. Birding near Hornbill Camp
River Kayaking
The Hornbill Camp is located on the banks of the river Periyar. On the opposite bank of the river are some of the finest lowland forests of Kerala. A kayaking trip amidst this great swathes of forests is an ideal sport for those inclined to be adventurous and explore the bio-diversity within these forests. You can also kayak to some of the villages upstream to get a first hand glimpse of life in a typical spice growing and agrarian village of Kerala. River kayaking at Hornbill Camp
Cycling Expeditions
The location of Hornbill Camp is ideally suited for cycling journeys to the countryside - spice growing villages, gentle mountain slopes, farms, forests at Thattekkad, the magnificent Bhoothathankettu barrage and the ever inviting local population. You can go on a full day expedition or wander around at leisure through the friendly countryside .Cycling through the Keralan Countryside
Visit to Elephant Rescue Centre
Kodanad lies on the southern bank of Periyar to the east of Perumbavoor town – 40 minutes drive away from Hornbill Camp once the largest elephant-capturing centre of South India. The elephant kraal and training centre with its rescued elephants is a big draw for those interested in close encounters of the elephant kind. The session’s highlight is undoubtedly bathing the baby elephants in the river Periyar. Bathing elephants at Kodanad Elephant Rescue Centre
Village Walks & Plantation Visits
The quiet and beautiful countryside is ideal for walkers to discover Kerala through its off-the-beaten- track trails and the interior villages. The lush countryside and the friendly villagers are bound to make your walk rewarding. On the walks you can walk into a rubber estate, a spice plantation and numerous farms where our guide will be happy to explain the intricacies of farm life. Walking through the quiet villages
Local Culture
Hornbill Camp is located at a culturally rich location. Temple festivals, local arts & festivals thrive here. You could become a part of the local celebration of culture while staying at the camp. A visit to the 'sacred grove' near Perumbavur is bound to impress with its message of environmental conservation & the local beliefs. Local Cultural Visits
White Water Rafting
From Bhoothatahnkettu near Hornbill Camp, the river Periyar is great for a day out rafting. The gradient from here for the next 14 kms makes it ideal for white water rafting with numerous rapids and pools. The dense forest on the sides of the river as one rafts along, is indeed a sight which will make this expedition richer & more varied from the other white water rafting locations in the country. (Minimum 12 persons are required for a run

Location:The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (as Thattekkad is known now) is 55 km North-east of Kochi. To arrive at Thattekkad, you have to take the National Highway 49 which passes through Kothamanagalam. For detailed map, Click here. At Kothamanagalam,turn off on towards Thattekkad, 15 Kms down this road. The nearest railway station is Aluva at a distance of 50 km. Kochi International Airport is approximately 45 Kms away.

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