Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary Chengalpattu

• Vedanthangal is about 75 km from Chennai.
• Visitors can find birds from Pakistan, Siberia, Bangladesh, Burma, Sri Lanka, and Australia etc.
• Pelicans, Starks, Egrets, Ducks, Spoonbills, and other species of birds travel hundreds of miles to feed and breed.
• Different species of birds like storks, coots, waterfowl etc. all lay their eggs and hatch their chicks here.
• Birds build their nests in the trees within the vast lake and happily feed their families.
• Birds lay eggs, incubate, hatch and fly to the motherland with their families.
• A footpath has been laid for a distance of two kilometres around the lake.
• There are benches to sit and enjoy. Towers for bird watching from a height. You can see the uncaged birds up close.
• Different sounds of birds, catching prey in the lake, feeding the chicks, circling in the sky, flying in flocks, every action of the birds is so beautiful.
• Vedanthangal is a great place to make an interest in birds in children.

How to reach Vedanthangal from Chennai

• There is a bus from Chennai, Tambaram, and Chengalpattu to Vedanthangal.
• You can board the route buses and get down at Chengalpattu Patalam Kootu Road stop.
• From there, town buses and share autos are available for Vedanthangal.
• Buses run up to the gate of the sanctuary.

Nearest Railway Station
Chengalpattu (30 Km)

Nearest Airport
Chennai Meenambakkam Airport (58 Km)

What is the right time to visit Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary?

• Good season from November to March. Sometimes even birds are present till May. 3 pm to 6 pm is most wonderful time to visit.
• Early morning bird migration and evening return to nests are must-see sights.

Hotels Stay near Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

• No need to stay and watch in this place. Visitors can reach at morning and return in the evening.
• If you want to stay, you need to pre-book the rooms in Vedanthangal through the Children's Park in Guindy, Chennai or the Forest Guard Hostel in Thenampettai.
  Address: Wildlife Warden's Office, DMS Compound, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai – 600 006. Tel : (044) 2432 1471

Restaurants and Food in Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

• There are no big restaurants in Vedanthangal.
• Some small restaurants are there in Vedanthangal. Lemon Rice, Curd Rice, Idli, Bajji, Bonda, Tea Coffee, and soft drinks are available. Palmyra Fruit (Nungu), mango, and guava etc are available according to the season.

Facilities in Vedanthangal

• Drinking water and toilet facilities are good.
• Binoculars are available for rent.

Tourist Places to visit near Vedanthangal
At a distance of 9 km from Vedanthangal, there is another bird sanctuary called Karikili.

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary Photos