🌿Eco-Tourism Initiative · Govt of India & Kerala Promoted
Polachira Junior Naturalist Trail
A real wetland, real birds, real science — built for kids

Polachira Junior Naturalist Trail

Duration
150 min
From
500/person
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Completely separate from our kayaking routes — no water, no boats, just a guided walk through part of the 600-hectare Polachira wetland, one of the most documented bird habitats in Kollam district. Kids install iNaturalist before or during the walk, photograph whatever they spot, and log real observations to a genuine worldwide science database. Every guest gets a printed field guide to take home, covering the wetland's commonly seen residents and a few rarer finds worth watching for.

Varkala Cliff 25 min·Kollam City 35 min·Trivandrum (Airport) 75 min·Alappuzha 100 min

What to expect

A guided walk through part of the 600-hectare Polachira wetland
Kids use iNaturalist to log real bird sightings — actual citizen science, not a worksheet
A printed field guide included, yours to keep
No minimum age — genuinely built for families

Frequently asked

Is this connected to the kayaking activities?
No — this is a completely separate, land-based experience. No water, no boats, just walking. Polachira wetland is near Nedungolam but isn't reachable by our boats or kayaks.
Do I need to install anything before arriving?
Installing the free iNaturalist app in advance saves time, but your guide can help set it up on-site if needed.
What's the minimum age?
None — this is designed as a family activity, and young children are very welcome.
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