Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
வேடந்தாங்கல் பறவைகள் சரணாலயம்
One of India's oldest bird sanctuaries, where tens of thousands of migratory birds, including pelicans and storks, nest in the trees on the lake each winter.
The sanctuary centers on a lake of about 30 hectares, which local villagers have protected since the 18th century. In winter, tens of thousands of migratory and resident birds, including pelicans, openbill storks, white ibises, cormorants and grey herons, nest and breed in the trees standing in the lake. Observe from the trails along the embankment and the birdwatching towers, where flocks are most active at dawn and dusk. Bring binoculars. Open only during the migratory bird season, with low admission fees. It is about 75 kilometers from Chennai.
Opening hours
Approx. November–March 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Arignar Anna Zoological Park
- DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum
- St. Thomas Mount
- Guindy National Park
- Kalakshetra Foundation
- Ashtalakshmi Temple
- Elliot's Beach (Besant Nagar)
- Theosophical Society Adyar