Pulicat Lake |
About:This is the second largest lagoon in India and one of the best spots for eco-tourism. Hordes ofFlamningoes migratory birds can be spotted here, with the most famous of them being the flamingo. We also saw herons, ducks, painted storks and cranes at the lake. No wonder it is also known as a bird watcher’s haven. The lake is full of a variety of fishes including some rare ones. The beach is also famous here. Established almost 60 km north of Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh states comprises of borders .The Pulicat Lake is being separated from the Bay of Bengal by blockade of Sriharikota Island. Sriharikota is abode to the town of Pulicat.The Pulicat Lake has a rich wealth for eco tourism .The shallow lake is known for its variety of marine birds. Also it is the favorite resting ground for migratory birds. Every year, there are fifteen thousand flamingos, which throng the lake including spoonbills, pelicans, kingfishers, herons, painted storks, and ducks. Huge sea turtles build their nests on the beautiful banks of the Pulicat Lake. |
Location info: |
Address:Pulicat Lake,Chennai Tamil Nadu India. |
District: Chennai |
Nearest City: Chennai |
Best time to visit: January to April |
Climate/Weather: |
The weather and climate of Chennai reflect the geographical location and relief of the Chennai city. Chennai lies near the thermal equator and the Sea that is why there is very less variation in seasonal temperature. For most parts of the year, the weather of Chennai is hot and humid. The hottest part of the year n Chennai and surrounding areas is late May and early June, with maximum temperatures around 38-42 °C. The coolest period is January, with minimum temperatures around 19-20 °C. Thus, for most parts of the year, the weather and climate of Chennai city remains moderate- neither too high nor too low. |
Interesting places to Visit: |
Marina Beach Covelong Elliots Beach (Marina beach): The Marina Beach is a beach situated along shoreline in the city of Chennai, India.It is the longest beach in India and the second longest in the world Valluvar Kottam National Art Gallery and Museum Parathasarathy Temple |
How to reach? |
Nearest Railway Station:Chennai |
Nearest Airport:Chennai |
Road Transport:Chennai is very well connected to all the major cities in the Southern India.there are good number of buses to every cities |
Nearest Visiting places: |
Elliots Beach (Marina beach):The Marina Beach is a beach situated along shoreline in the city of Chennai, India.It is the longest beach in India and the second longest in the world Kanchipuram:Kanchipuram,is a city and a municipality in Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu. It is a temple town and the headquarters of Kanchipuram district.It was called Kachi and Kachiampathi in ancient times. Mahabalipuram:Mahabalipuram lies on the Coromandel Coast which faces the Bay of Bengal. This is an elegant place to watch which a well established sea port was during the 7th and 10th centuries of the Pallava dynasty. This was the second capital of the Pallavas who ruled Kanchipuram |
Nearest Petrol Pump: |
Chennai ,Tamil Nadu,India. |
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
Park Lodge Park Town Mahindra Holiday & Resorts India Ltd Chandra Park Hotel? Hotel Raj Palace |
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Police Station: Kutchery Road Police Station R 7 KK Nagar Police Station Police Station Police Station
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Nearest Hospital: St. Isabel's Hospital & Nursing Home Csi Kalyani Multispeciality Hospital Rajan Dental - Implants, Cosmetic, Pediatric, Sedation and more Harvey Heart Hospitals Ltd Roots Dental Hospitals
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Pulicat Lake |
Elliots Beach (Marina beach): |
The Marina Beach is a beach situated along shoreline in the city of Chennai, India.It is the longest beach in India and the second longest in the world...............more |
Kanchipuram: |
Kanchipuram,is a city and a municipality in Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu. It is a temple town and the headquarters of Kanchipuram district.It was called Kachi and Kachiampathi in ancient times.............more |
Mahabalipuram: |
Mahabalipuram lies on the Coromandel Coast which faces the Bay of Bengal. This is an elegant place to watch which a well established sea port was during the 7th and 10th centuries of the Pallava dynasty. This was the second capital of the Pallavas who ruled Kanchipuram.............more |