Pulicat Lake
Pulicat Lake
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The second largest brackish water lake in India is along the Coromandel Coast, just 990 kilometers from Chennai. Visit here for the bird sanctuary and the exotic barrier island of Sriharikota, which divides the lake from the Bay of Bengal. The island also houses the Satish Dhawan Space Centre and several commercial fisheries.
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4.0
105 reviews
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Venugopal Vojjala
7 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Actually I plans my own. First of all it is just 63km from Chennai not 990km as you mentioned in your site.Please Correct the distance from chennai...
Written 10 December 2022
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Kingston84
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Friends
Excellent place for birding, we were able to view many different species of birds. Watching flamingos was the best part. We took the services from Roy Pulicat Lake boating. We coordinated with Franklin (097868 40943) who made sure we had the best possible birding trip. They knew all the best spots and very knowledgeable about birds. Overall a great experience.
Written 24 September 2022
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Haritha
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
We Went to an Island which had pulicat lake on one side and Bay of Bengal in other side . It was an amazing sight to experience.
We saw many beautiful flamingoes in the ocean and saw lot of other birds. We went in a weekday , so it wasn’t that crowded. The only drawback is the fish market next to boat starting point and there will be gross smell. Rest is beautiful. For boating call Yuvaraj 9710518040. He is very patient and waits in boat for long time till you enjoy.
We saw many beautiful flamingoes in the ocean and saw lot of other birds. We went in a weekday , so it wasn’t that crowded. The only drawback is the fish market next to boat starting point and there will be gross smell. Rest is beautiful. For boating call Yuvaraj 9710518040. He is very patient and waits in boat for long time till you enjoy.
Written 30 June 2022
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vidjit
Kozhikode, India111 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Went here to see flamingoes and saw them. Lots of other birds. For boating call Yuvaraj 9710518040. Best time for boating is early in the morning
Written 19 April 2022
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Krishnan A
22 contributions
Jan 2022
Have been to this place many times for Birding. This is one such destination that never disappoints Bird Lovers. My trips are only with one Boatman Yuvraj. He is such a great guy. He knows and identifies the names of species. Ensures to stop the boat at the correct time and also can guide you on direction of light and position the Boat appropriately for a great Snap. What More.....
Written 2 February 2022
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Pravin G
7 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
Totally Loved the place and trip to pulicat. It's a friendly neighborhood. Hospitality was very good by Frank and his team. We enjoyed a good tea in the island. Though it was a sudden plan totally Loved it and no regrets.
Written 7 January 2022
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Thanuja K
3 contributions
Jan 2022 • Friends
I really enjoyed this pulicat boat lake. I felt like that i was in an island.
Must visit this place.
If anybody is planning to visit island there is pulicat boat lake and beach. The best place to visit.
Hospitality is also very good.
Big thanks to franklin and Robin bro.
Must visit this place.
If anybody is planning to visit island there is pulicat boat lake and beach. The best place to visit.
Hospitality is also very good.
Big thanks to franklin and Robin bro.
Written 7 January 2022
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John Bright Chennai
Tamil Nadu, India179 contributions
Sep 2021
A drive to Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary is a sanctuary for birds, 759 km² in area, located in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh and a protected area of the Thiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu, India. Pulicat Lake is the second largest brackish-water eco-system in India after Chilka lake in Orissa.
Written 28 September 2021
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Srivatsan s(insta id : Vatsan's Gallery)
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Friends
Pulicat lake ( pazhaverkadu bird sanctuary) is one of the most sought place for bird watchers and for bird photographers on Chennai, and a must visit place on the bucket list for the people from Chennai especially for bird photographers as we get to see the rare pelagic varieties and migrant birds here in pulicat ,
To have best experience i would suggest one to take the boating services of yuvaraj nd Co ,they are one of the best in spotting birds as well as in doing boating and taking tourist, they assure to take only minimal counts nd they provide you with the life jackets for your safety,where the other boating services fails to do this,
He is one the best 👌🏻 to be honest I have visited pulicat around 50 odd times from 2019 till now ,I haven't changed my boatman a single time ,it was yuvaraj right from the beginning, thanks to his extensive knowledge on coastal birding ,
He speaks tamil fluently an can understand english
Contact number : 9710518040
Name : yuvaraj
To have best experience i would suggest one to take the boating services of yuvaraj nd Co ,they are one of the best in spotting birds as well as in doing boating and taking tourist, they assure to take only minimal counts nd they provide you with the life jackets for your safety,where the other boating services fails to do this,
He is one the best 👌🏻 to be honest I have visited pulicat around 50 odd times from 2019 till now ,I haven't changed my boatman a single time ,it was yuvaraj right from the beginning, thanks to his extensive knowledge on coastal birding ,
He speaks tamil fluently an can understand english
Contact number : 9710518040
Name : yuvaraj
Written 9 August 2021
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Ananth Ramasamy
Chennai (Madras), India12 contributions
Sep 2020
Pulicat bird sanctuary is one of the best place close to Chennai city to look for interesting birds like flamingos and during the migrant season, Nov to May is the best time to vist pulicat lake.
Boatman Yuvaraj is very experienced in spotting birds and has good knowledge of the birds too. I would strongly recommend Yuvraj if you are planning to do bird watching or bird photography in pulicat lake
*boatman contact number: 9710518040
Boatman Yuvaraj is very experienced in spotting birds and has good knowledge of the birds too. I would strongly recommend Yuvraj if you are planning to do bird watching or bird photography in pulicat lake
*boatman contact number: 9710518040
Written 9 August 2021
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Aiwwarya
Chennai (Madras), India
Is it safe??? Can one go alone??? Or will it be unsafe for a girl to go alone?
ravindraboopathi
chennai39 contributions
While it is largely safe, I wouldn’t advise going alone just to avoid giving anyone any ideas.
How was the road condition from madhavaram to pulicat?
Deepak Charan
1 contribution
Not bad. The road is quite small, but the condition is good.
what are the place that i can visit..
Is it possible to arrange food through the local fishermen?
ravindraboopathi
chennai39 contributions
Beach, boat ride and bird watching are the places you can visit. Read my review I have given contact for food arrangement
revanththummeda
Chennai (Madras), India4 contributions
How long is the boat ride for the price everyone mentioned of 700/800 INR ?
c_saumya
Mumbai, India65 contributions
I think it was half an hour or 45 mins max.
SheikMohammed
Madurai, India
Is it worth to visit in the month of July?
And how much does boating costs for the day?
Sridharan P
6 contributions
It all depends on how much you are annoyed with the summer heat. And it is Rs.1200 for a boat per day that can carry upto 10 people.
Is it a good and safe place to visit with family?
Abdul wahaab
Chennai (Madras), India175 contributions
It s not advisable to go alone with ur family it will be good to have local guide or support wen u travel
Deepak P
Chennai (Madras), India13 contributions
Hi All, thanks for sharing your review on Pulicat Lake visit. I'm from Chennai Porur and wish to go there over the weekend.
Is it advisable to go now with temperatures soaring up over the day? What would be the ideal time for boat ride and island stopover?
Thanks
Deepak
Premkumar N
12 contributions
Don't worry about temperature... inside island you won't feel the heat... evening is ideal for boat ride.
Giridhar M
2 contributions
Is there a safe parking place for car, while we go to the island in boat?
Dilip Kumar
38 contributions
parking space available. many people park the vehicles and go to the ride. as far as i know it looked safe.
Rima D
2 contributions
where to get permission for birding and any local birdwatchers who can accompany me for a days birdwatching in Pulicat lake
Premkumar N
12 contributions
Hi Rima, There is no approval required for bird watching. I suggest Illayaraja +91 98425 86363 who has vast knowledge about Pulicat lake and bird sanctuary. He will take you to the bird sanctuary by travelling in boat for 40min.
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