Bird Watching
Being a Natural Farm, Chiguru Farm has emerged as a biodiversity hotspot with increased number of birds, insects, reptiles, bees, butterflies, etc. We have already identified and catalogued more than 80 varieties of birds – including some rare ones – in and around the farm.
In the vicinity of the farm there are quite a few bird watching opportunities, that can be explored either by walk, bicycle or car. The farm itself hosts a variety of birds, some of which are rare ones in this part of the state, like Paradise flycatcher, veridite flycatcher and bald eagle. Best time for bird watching is early morning and late evening and therefore overnight stay is suggested.
Bird watching can be converted to a day of physical activity, followed by bird watching and a picnic and then the long cycle ride back home. It is amazing what you can find just 50 kms away from Bangalore. You will be transferred into a totally different setup and far away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Thattekere
Thattekere is a lake situated around 22 km from the farm, on the Maralwadi to Anekal road. This lake offer solitude along with opportunities to watch a wide variety of birds and also practise your photography skills. It is ideal for a family picnic. This can be attempted as a day outing on a cycle. Leave early in the morning, pack a breakfast and lunch and return back in the evening. The other option is to do this by car/bike, in the early evening, so you can watch the birds as they come home to nest.
Note: Access to Thattekere lake is restricted since 2019 due to some untoward incidents.
Mavathur
Mavathur is the back waters of an irrigation dam situated around 23 km from the farm, on the Maralwadi to Kanakpura Road. This lake offers an opportunity to watch a wide variety of birds and also practise your photography skills. This can be attempted as a day outing on a cycle. Leave early in the morning, pack a breakfast and lunch and return back in the evening. The other option is to do this by car/bike, in the early evening, so you can watch the birds as they come home to nest.
Thally
Thally is a small town in Tamil Nadu, which is 12 kms from the farm. There are a set of stone hills around Thally that can be explored along with the beautiful Thally lake on the outskirts of the town. This would be an ideal cycling option for the physically active.
