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Visit to Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary from Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6 hours
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What You Will Do
On this day-excursion from Chennai, visit the oldest water bird sanctuary of India. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is home to migratory birds such as Pintail, Garganey, Grey Wagtail, Blue-winged Teal, Common Sandpiper and many more. The best time to visit this sanctuary is from November to March when
migratory birds are nesting here.
Highlights:
• Many small lakes in the sanctuary
• 40 000 birds including 26 rare species
• Migratory birds from countries as far away as Canada
migratory birds are nesting here.
Highlights:
• Many small lakes in the sanctuary
• 40 000 birds including 26 rare species
• Migratory birds from countries as far away as Canada
What's Included?
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included?
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
4 hours
You will be picked up from your hotel in Chennai in the morning and driven to Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary. The sanctuary is located at a distance of 50 miles from Chennai and the drive takes around an hour. Upon reaching the sanctuary your guide will show you around the area. The sanctuary is well structured with paved paths and watchtowers and benches for bird watchers. You can take a close view of the birds from here. You will be able to see thousands of birds coming from various countries. The migratory birds include Garganeys and Teals from Canada, Snake birds and Glossy Ibises from Sri Lanka, Grey Pelicans from Australia, Grey Herons and Open Billed Stork from Bangladesh, Painted Storks from Siberia, Spoonbills from Myanmar and the Spot-Billed Duck. More than 40,000 birds including 26 rare species are found here. Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: SITA World Tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A moderate amount of walking is involved.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- The bird sanctuary is open throughout the year but the best time to visit is from November to March as this is the nesting season for most migratory birds and the weather is also pleasant.
- Visiting timings are from 06.30 a.m. to 06.00 p.m.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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