The region of Thattekad houses a very famous bird sanctuary that is also called as Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. This famous bird sanctuary is located in the Kothamangalam taluk, in Ernakulam district. The bird sanctuary is located near the Periyar River, in the shadow of the Western Ghats. A lot of tourists throng to this bird sanctuary during the peak season, both families &bird watchers alike. 

You can wander through the evergreen forests of Thattekad and catch glimpses of some rare species of birds during your stay there. Some of the birds that you’ll spot during your trip to the region of Thattekad are Jungle Nightjars, Grey Drongos, Woodpeckers, Baya Sparrows, Robins, Indian Hill Mynas, Cuckoos, Large Pied Wagtails and Darters. 

You can also visit the other places nearby, including the Cardamom Hills and Alleppey. You can take a serene boat cruise on the backwaters too. The Periyar Tiger Reserve that is located nearby is a must visit destination while here.

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