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You can cancel up to 1 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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2 Days Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
Why Birding at Kotagiri?
- Popular for birding,
- Chance to photograph different species of birds, specifically endemic species
- Safe place to do Birding, curated by an experienced Birder
- Pleasant Kotagiri weather
There are many endemic birds in the Nilgiris, including:
- Nilgiri Laughingthrush: A shy bird that is well studied in the Western Ghats
- Black and Orange Flycatcher: A signature bird of the Ooty/Coonoor area
- Nilgiri Flycatcher: A Western Ghats endemic bird
- Yellow-browed Bulbul: Found at Longwood Shola, which is adjacent to the eastern slopes of the Nilgiris
- Common Iora: Found at Longwood Shola
- White-bellied Blue Flycatcher: Found at Longwood Shola
- Verditer Flycatcher: Found at Longwood Shola
What do you get?
- 2 curated Birding sessions
- End to end packages with nice stay, Pickup & drop at Mettupalayam or Coimbatore and local transport
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Curated Birding, 3* and above Stay, Complimentary Breakfast if provided by Hotel.
We can also pick up from Coimbatore / Mettupalayam Railway Stations or Bus Terminus
What To Expect
Check in, Relax and do first Birding session from 3 PM for 3 hours
1 Stop
Kotagiri
1. You will board the Vehicle at Coimbatore / Mettupalayam and reach Stay place. During the travel, you will witness the beauty of hills, the forest, great trees, Birds chirping, local life, Tea Estates and so on.
2. Post check in at stay place, rest and some food, we will take you to the Birding spot where you will meet the 'Birding Curator'.
3. After the meet & greet and briefing of session plan, Birding Curator will do 1st Birding session to leave everlasting memories. I am sure you will capture some great moments and photos of Birds 4. After session, you will relax at Stay place in Kotagiri with Dinner and overnight stay.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight Stay At Kotagiri - 3* and above like "Teanest Plantation Stay"
2nd Birding Session for 3 Hrs and Departure from Kotagiri
1 Stop
Kotagiri
1. After Breakfast, we will take you to the Birding spot where you will meet the Birding Expert again for the 2nd session.
2. After the meet & greet and briefing of session plan, Birding Curator will do 2nd Birding session to leave everlasting memories. I am sure you will capture some great moments and photos of Birds 4.
After session, you will relax at stay place for some time and we will help you with Airport or Railway Station or any other place Transfer (Mettupalayam / Coimbatore)
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by KeyTerns
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.