Vedanthangal is one of the famous tourist attractions found on the National Highway 45 (NH45), 75 kilometers from Chennai.This famous bird sanctuary is a home for a lot of migratory birds, such as pintail, garganey, grey wagtail, blue-winged teal, common sandpiper and some more.
During 1798,then British Government recognized its ornithological importance and initiated steps to develop vedanthangal in to a bird sanctuary.In the year 1962,it was legally given status of a 'reserve forest to Vedanthangal'. Ten years later it was declared as a wild life sanctuary.Spread over 73 acres of land,the sanctuary is the oldest one for water birds in the country.
The sanctuary is a home for thousands of birds coming from various countries.Some easily found migratory birds include Garganey Teals Canada, Snake Bird Sri Lanka, Grey Pelican Australia, Grey Heron Bangladesh and Open-billed Stork Bangladesh etc.Karikilli bird Sanctuary is about 9 kilo meters from Vedanthangal.
Early morning is the best time to watch birds.Sanctuary has taken several visitors-friendly measures to attract tourists.The sanctuary is also close to both Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.
Watching birds are wonderful experience.Tourist touring chennai should make a point to visit this bird's paradise.
When to visit : The best season to visit the Sanctuary is from November to January.
How to get there : Nearest airport is Chennai.Well maintained roads are available, you have to motor down on NH 45. Route : Chennai – Tambaram – Chengalpattu – Vedanthangal. Road travel takes about 1.5 hours.
Nearest railway station : Chengalpat.
Bus Route : Several buses are available to chengalpat from Chennai Koyambedu and Tambaram.
Sanctuary Timings: Sunrise to Sunset
Travel Tips : Carry along a binocular, a bird book and a camera to enhance your experience
During 1798,then British Government recognized its ornithological importance and initiated steps to develop vedanthangal in to a bird sanctuary.In the year 1962,it was legally given status of a 'reserve forest to Vedanthangal'. Ten years later it was declared as a wild life sanctuary.Spread over 73 acres of land,the sanctuary is the oldest one for water birds in the country.
The sanctuary is a home for thousands of birds coming from various countries.Some easily found migratory birds include Garganey Teals Canada, Snake Bird Sri Lanka, Grey Pelican Australia, Grey Heron Bangladesh and Open-billed Stork Bangladesh etc.Karikilli bird Sanctuary is about 9 kilo meters from Vedanthangal.
Early morning is the best time to watch birds.Sanctuary has taken several visitors-friendly measures to attract tourists.The sanctuary is also close to both Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.
Watching birds are wonderful experience.Tourist touring chennai should make a point to visit this bird's paradise.
When to visit : The best season to visit the Sanctuary is from November to January.
How to get there : Nearest airport is Chennai.Well maintained roads are available, you have to motor down on NH 45. Route : Chennai – Tambaram – Chengalpattu – Vedanthangal. Road travel takes about 1.5 hours.
Nearest railway station : Chengalpat.
Bus Route : Several buses are available to chengalpat from Chennai Koyambedu and Tambaram.
Sanctuary Timings: Sunrise to Sunset
Travel Tips : Carry along a binocular, a bird book and a camera to enhance your experience
Posts
Nice blog and info...
ReplyDeleteIndia Holiday Packages
India Tour Packages
Kerala Holidays
Mumbai tour packages