Best Places for Bird watching in Chikmagalur

Explore Chikmagalur's rich avian biodiversity with thrilling bird watching experiences. Discover rare species, go bird watching today!

If you’re someone who loves nature, but particularly bird watching, then Chikmagalur is the perfect place for you!

From purple-rumped sunbirds, to the yellow-browned bulbuls, common mynas, to house sparrows, there are over 250 bird species found in Chikmagalur.

So, for all you avian lovers out there, this is your avian paradise! In this article, we’ve listed some of the best places for bird watching in Chikmagalur.

Best Places for Bird watching in Chikmagalur

1. Bababudangiri Hills

Bababudangiri hills is a famous bird watching site, as it has over 200 species of birds including the Nilgiri flycatcher, Malabar whistling thrush, Indian blue robin and many more.

2. Malnad Bird Sanctuary

Malnad Bird Sanctuary is home to a number of bird species including the white-billed woodpecker, the Malabar grey hornbill, the scarlet minivet and many more. It is truly an avian lover’s paradise.

3. Hebbe Falls

The Hebbe Falls is surrounded by forests and it is a great place for bird sightings. You can spot birds like the Indian roller, the Indian cuckoo, the black and orange flycatcher and many others.

4. Kemmangundi

The Kemmangundi town, is a small hill station located near the hills of Bababudangiri. You can spot beautiful birds like the purple sunbird, the Malabar trogon, the Indian pitta amongst many others.

5. Kalhasti Falls

Located within the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary, the Kalhasti Falls are home to birds like the Malabar pied hornbill, the Indian scimitar babbler, the Indian cuckoo., a few amongst the many you can see.

6. Kudremukh National Park

This is yet another bird enthusiast’s paradise, with chances of witnessing mass migrations of birds and sightings of uncommon bird species like the imperial pigeon, Malabar whistling thrush, the great pied hornbill, the Malabar trogon and the likes of such birds.

7. Ukkada Falls

The Ukkada Falls trail is also very scenic and amidst dense and lush forests, wherein you can spot different kinds of exotic birds, amidst the peace and quiet of the surrounding areas.

8. Mullayangiri Peak Trail

If you are a trek lover, who also loves bird watching, then a trek to the Mullayangiri peak, will ensure you have the best of both worlds! You can spot different species of birds while on the trekking trail.

Tips for Bird watching

• Carry a pair of binoculars (for a more clearer and better view)

• You can carry a DSLR camera (in case you want to capture zoomed in images of the birds you spot)

• Make sure to remain silent at all times, so that you don’t scare the birds away

• Go bird watching in the mornings or evenings, as birds are active during those hours

• Look out for movements in the bushes, trees etc.

• Listen to any rare or unique calls, sounds of the birds

The Takeaway

If you’re planning a trip to Chikmagalur and you’re a lover of birds, then pick any one (or more) of these places to go bird watching! You can pick the trail that suits you best, be it a trekking trail, a waterfall route or a national park.

While you plan your trip to Chikmagalur, make sure to keep your accommodation at Shanthi Kunnj as your first option!

Yes, we’ll provide you with the most luxurious stay at our riverside exotica and will help you with your local trip plans as well.