subject: Wildlife Vedanthangal,tamil Nadu, India [print this page] One of the largest One of the largest
bird sanctuaries in India, Vedanthangal offers a great opportunity to watch wild birds in their natural habitat.
Sights
You will be amazed at the great variety of birdlife in the Vedanthangal sanctuary: as far as the eyes can see, the trees, the waters of the lake and the air abound in birds, either resting, floating calmly, alighting or taking off or in flight. Expect to see egrets, grey herons, darters, spoonbills,
painted stork, open-billed stork, common teals, snakebirds, cormorants, white ibis, night herons and grey pelicans. Adding an exotic touch are migratory birds that come from different neighbouring countries as well as faraway places like Canada, Russia, and Central Asia. Listen to the myriad bird-sounds - with over 1, 00,000 birds, it can be quite noisy in the evenings when the birds return to roost.
How to get there by Air
The nearest airport is at Chennai.
How to get there by Rail
The nearest railhead is Chengalpattu, 30 Km away.
How to get there by Bus
Driving time is 2-3 hours.
Best time to Visit
The best time to visit is November-February when the migratory birds arrive. The best time of the day is between 3 to 6 pm when the birds return to their nests.
