Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

I wish to narrate my first journey to Thattekad (World famous Salim ali bird sactuary situated there).It was on February 2003 while studying Computer Engineering Diploma in Govt: Polytechnic,Kothamangalam.Thattekad very near to our college so we planned to go there.We (around fifteen members) started our journey at 10.30 am by local line bus and reached there at 11.30 am.Deep forest situated near to Periyaar reiver and there is no bridge to cross.So we have approached "Changadam" (It seems like boat, combination of two or three small boats bind togethre) to cross the Periyar river.Travel by "Changadam" through river was a fantastic experience.We felt the smell of river and beaty of nature.

There was a small Zoo for visitors.You can get Zoo ticket by giving amount of Rs/- 20.Wide variety of animals like snakes,birds,rats,rabbits etc are there.After that we walked through the forest for bit longer.It was an amazing experience in my life.We met with an Elephant along the way but luckly escaped from him.We spent almost whole day there and return at 3.30 pm from there.

Note:- If you are planning to visit Thattekad bird sanctury then arrange your travel to reach there early morning then only you can get time to visit forest.

How to reach:-
By Air:- Nedumbassery international airport is the nearest one.From there you can get the bus/cab to Thattekad.
By Rail:- Aluwaye is the nearest Railway station.From there you can get bus to to Kothamangalam then to Thattekad.