Vimal Niravathu

Vimal is a leading birding guide and is experienced in guiding birders all over South India, notably Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary (Forest Species), Munnar Hill Station, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (Dry forest species), Ooty (endemics) and Mudumalai.  Born & brought
up near the lowland forests at Thattekkad.

He is a prime example of how one’s passion can turn into a career. Vimal is a self-taught birder, who picked up the elements of birding from
the numerous birders from all over the globe whom he has driven around. He has excellent vision and good road-eyes, he is good with calls and has a comprehensive range of sound recordings. His unparalleled knowledge on bird vocalisation has taken him to a different level
in birding.Vimal is also a keen bird photographer. He is happy to accompany birders and wildlife lovers from all over the World. He is interested in Natural History, Wildlife, Trekking, Travelling and Photography. An able coordinator, the tours with Vimal go off without a hitch and he is has an inherent talent to understand what his guests need and deliver on the same.