Vedanthangal Tourism

Vedanthangal Tourism Lying close to the important district ofMahabalipuram, is Vedanthangal, best known for its bird sanctuary. The compact water tank of 30 hectares that the sanctuary is built around is home to at least 30,000 birds every year during migratory season. The sanctuary attracts multitudes of birds, starting with herons, spoonbills, storks, ibises and egrets in the season. The Vedanthangal sanctuary is protected by the locals in the area for centuries now, ever since they realised that the bird droppings that fall into the tank are rich in nitrogen and make the water a natural fertilizer, saving the cost of industrial fertilizers. The sanctuary is worth a visit when one comes to visit Mahabalipuram for it lets you into the culture of the locals and is a beautiful sight to witness during peak migratory months. It is the oldest water bird sanctuary in the country. Download Vedanthangal PDF Guide > What's Great? Oldest and largest bird sanctuary in the country. Easily accessible as it located very close to Chennai. What's not so Great? Very few accommodation options and eateries available (best to stay and eat in Mahabalipuram). For Whom Vedanthangal is an ideal destination for bird lovers as it offers umpteen opportunities to spot all kinds of birds in their natural habitat. It is perfect for families, kids, couples and solo travellers. 

One Day Itinerary Reaching Vedanthangal by any form of transport is easy. It takes about 2 hours of travel from Chennai. It is best to visit Vedanthangal during evening time to catch a glimpse of the most amount of birds you can. Once there, buy tickets and enter the sanctuary. Bringing your own food is allowed in the sanctuary, so this can be a picnic spot during your visit. Exploring the whole sanctuary takes a minimum of 2 hours, after which you can move on to explore the rest of Mahabalipuram and Karikili bird sanctuary which is right about there. Don't make a whole day trip your plan because the sanctuary doesn't have enough of activity for the entire day unless of course, you are a bird watcher/ photographer.

Restaurants and Local Food in Vedanthangal Eating from Mahabalipuram is the best option you have, because you can find all kinds of cuisines to suit your taste buds. You are allowed to carry your own food into the sanctuary, so most visitors make picnic plans and carry their own food items for the day.

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Nov-Febis the best time to visit Vedanthangal The migratory birds in Vedanthangal come between the months of November to February and thus this it is the best period to visit the sanctuary. Weather in Vedanthangal Loading... Vedanthangal in Summer (April - June) If you wish to avoid the rush of the crowd and seek some solitude, this is the best time to visit Vedanthangal, although owing to the hot days, it would be advisable to carry some light cotton clothes and sunscreens along.  Vedanthangal in Monsoon (July - September) This is the another good time for a visit to the Vedanthangal, owing to the cool and pleasant climate, when the area turns lush green, although the rain might restrict your outdoor activities to a vast extent. The offseason is the best for budget travellers, who can expect some good discounts and great deals on hotel tariffs. Vedanthangal in Winter (October - March) Owing to the arrival of migratory birds this season, this is the best time to visit Vedanthangal. The climate is also pleasant and the ambience lovely. Monthly Weather in Vedanthangal Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 22 30 February 22 31 March 26 34 April 28 37 May 29 39 June 28 38 July 27 35 August 27 36 September 26 34 October 25 34 November 23 31 December 22 30