The Hornbill Camp has well appointed Cottage Tents set amidst the forests of Thattekkad. The tents are spacious and are set up taking into account a high level of luxury & utility of modern living. En-suite toilet & insect proofing are some of the innovations of the tents at Hornbill camp. Each luxury cottage tent has its own private bathroom and an exclusive sit-out. Private Balcony,Cottage Tents,Among the specialties of this camp is the comfortable beds, en-suite attached European style closet, shower and running water. We also provide limited power supply available for lights and fans as well as charging facilities for laptops and mobiles (the camp is on the fringe areas with limited mobile reception) For all visitors to our camp, we arrange kayaking expeditions trips to discover the majesty of the thick forests across the river, short walks in the plantations that surround the camp and village visits for those interested in the culture and lifestyles of the region. The food is ethnic Keralan, prepared with home-grown spices. It would indeed be the ultimate experience to watch the rain forest from your private verandah on the banks of the gently flowing river Periyar..

River Kayaking : The Hornbill Camp is located on the banks of the river Periyar. On the opposite bank of the river are some of the finest lowland forests of Kerala.
Cycling Expeditions : The location of Hornbill Camp is ideally suited for cycling journeys to the countryside - spice growing villages, gentle mountain slopes, farms, forests at Thattekkad, the magnificent Bhoothathankettu barrage and the ever inviting local population. Visit to Elephant Rescue Centre : Kodanad lies on the southern bank of Periyar to the east of Perumbavoor town ? 40 minutes drive away from Hornbill Camp once the largest elephant-capturing centre of South India.
Village Walks & Plantation Visits : The quiet and beautiful countryside is ideal for walkers to discover Kerala through its off-the-beaten- track trails and the interior villages.
Local Culture : Hornbill Camp is located at a culturally rich location. Temple festivals, local arts & festivals thrive here. You could become a part of the local celebration of culture while staying at the camp.

White Water Rafting : From Bhoothatahnkettu near Hornbill Camp, the river Periyar is great for a day out rafting. The gradient from here for the next 14 kms makes it ideal for white water rafting with numerous rapids and pools.

Location : The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (as Thattekkad is known now) is 55 km North-east of Kochi. To arrive at Thattekkad, you have to take the National Highway 49 which passes through Kothamanagalam. For detailed map, Click here.At Kothamanagalam,turn off on towards Thattekkad, 15 Kms down this road.The nearest railway station is Aluva at a distance of 50 km.Kochi International Airport is approximately 45 Kms away. Among the specialties of this camp is the comfortable beds, en-suite attached European style closet, shower and running water. The food is excellent, prepared with home-grown spices. It would indeed be the ultimate experience to watch the rain forest from your private verandah on the banks of the gently flowing river Periyar