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Angling Destinations In Kerala for Adventure Travellers

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How to Explore Kerala for Angling  If your main purpose for the trip is fishing, I would not suggest going to Kerala; spending your vacation in Uttarakhand or Himachal Pradesh would be better. Kerala, a small state on the southwestern coast of India, is a wonderful destination that offers a mix of backwaters, lush landscapes, […]

Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary

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Why is Thattekkad the Prime Birding Destination In South India? Thattekad, also known as the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, is an Important Birding Area (IBA) and an endemic rich haven for bird lovers in the Indian state of Kerala. This protected area covers 25 square kilometres and is around the banks of river Periyar. The […]

Spot-bellied Eagle Owl: The Ghost Of Thattekakd Forests

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Ghost Of Thattekkad Forest: Tracking Down A Spot-Bellied Eagle Owl As the phone rang, I knew that adventure was calling. It was nearly 5 p.m. and on the other end of the line was Dhanish Thankachan, my favourite guide for birding in India. He had some exciting news for me; he had found a spot-bellied […]