Wild Life spots near Chennai - Nelapattu Bird Sancturay (AP side of Pulicat)

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Nelapattu Bird Sancturay (AP side of Pulicat)

A must-visit for all bird lovers, this world-renowned sanctuary on the banks of Pulicat lake, is spread over 486 sq.km. Here you can sopt the
famous Siberian Cranes and nearly 160 species of birds from as far away as the USA, China, Antarctica among others.


An annual Flamingo festival is held every year in February. Seminar on ecology, exhibitions, cultural programmes & conducted tours for bird
watching are organised during the festival


The reserve forest area is home to animals like Jackals, Slender Loris and Spotted Deer as well as reptiles such as snakes, tortoieses and
monitor lizards

Route: 12 kms away from Sullurpeta (2.5 hrs from chennai)