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Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary

Sprawling on 17.26 sq.km surrounded by sea and shore, comprising forests of tidal swamps, dry evergreen forests and mangroves, this sanctuary is situated in Nagapattinam district. It is bestowed with populations of varied wild life such as Chital, Wild boar, Bannet macaque, Black Buck, Flamingoes, Teals, Gulls, Terns, Plovers, and Stilts. Special attractions are close encounters with Dolphins and Turtles which often come quite close to the shore.

OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Annual Rainfall: 1500 mm;
Nearest Airport: Tiruchy,
Nearest Rly. Station: Thiruthuraipoondi- 42 Kms;
Best Season: Year around; for migratory water birds November- February;
Other facilities: Boats for cruising.


» Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park

» Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary - National Park

» Mukkurthi National Park

» Kalakkadu Wildlife Sanctuary

» Mundanthuri

» Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary

» Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary

» Guindy National Park

» Vallunadu Black Buck Sanctuary

» Vedanthangal and Karikili Bird's Sanctuaries

» Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Chennai

» Madras Crocodile Bank Trust - Nemmeli

» Viralimalai

» Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park




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