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.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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110 reviews
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Krishnan A
11 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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Raj PR
Chennai (Madras), India245 contributions
Nov 2020 • Family
Pulicat Lake Boating is perfect get away with friends and family. Boating is realm experience and preferably if seafood lover perfect plan would be boating with meal planner prepared by local members. Roy Boating Services are great in arranging, worth time n money and thier hospitality, care for guest and guidance was professional and perfect experience. The beach next to connecting location of lake n sea is too good for quality time.
Written 21 November 2020
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BINDHU M
10 contributions
Jul 2021 • Solo
The boating experience was just amazing. It was so well organised by Franklin (9786840943) who was so very helpful in planning the trip for me. Special mention to Luke (9786690943) - the boatsman who went out of his way to somehow show me the areas with the flamingos. His experience and knowledge of the waters was rich which helped us in spotting many species of birds in addition to the flamingos. Definitely recommend this duo Franklin-Luke.
Written 21 July 2021
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Arun R
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
A must visit place for birdwatchers. Pulicat lake one could see thousands of flamingos and lot other varieties of waders.
Mr Yuvaraj boatman helped a lot identifying the birds in the lake. He has good knowledge of identifying the waders.
Mr Yuvaraj (boatman)
Contact: 9710518040
Mr Yuvaraj boatman helped a lot identifying the birds in the lake. He has good knowledge of identifying the waders.
Mr Yuvaraj (boatman)
Contact: 9710518040
Written 28 November 2023
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Vijay s
Pune, India9 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Visited pulicat village on the tamil nadu side on 07 feb 2020. The pulicat village is located approximately 70 km from chennai. I left chennai around 1 pm and reached pulicat at 3 pm. The roads are fairly good. I got the phone number of a fisherman by name Yuvaraj from another post in trip advisor. One thing people particular to see flamingoes should note is that the birds are located almost 6 km from pulicat village. And yuvaraj proved to be a goldmine of knowledge with regard to birds. It was a guided wildlife tour. Painted storks. Asian open bills. Egrets. Eurasian curlews. Wembrels. And finally flamingoes in hundreds... the most amazing birding sight in my life. Spent an hour there clicking away to my hearts content. Yuvaraj charges around 2000 INR for the trip. Please do not take the 500 rupees trip the locals will offer. Waste of money. They will get you back in 30 minutes after showing you 1 or 2 painted storks. Yuvaraj can be reached at 9710518040. He only speaks tamil. I cannot speak tamil. But we managed admirably well through sign language.
Written 12 February 2020
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Francis macarios
9 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Excellent for bird watching and for a family trip. A salt water lake or back waters. You can spot a variety of birds. Mr.Franklin was too kind enough for us to arrange a safe boatman .
Written 24 October 2023
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Kingston84
1 contribution
Sept 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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Thanuja K
2 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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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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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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Aiwwarya
Chennai (Madras), India
Is it safe??? Can one go alone??? Or will it be unsafe for a girl to go alone?
Written 15 March 2019
While it is largely safe, I wouldn’t advise going alone just to avoid giving anyone any ideas.
Written 4 October 2019
Not bad. The road is quite small, but the condition is good.
Written 4 January 2019
what are the place that i can visit..
Is it possible to arrange food through the local fishermen?
Written 19 November 2018
Beach, boat ride and bird watching are the places you can visit. Read my review I have given contact for food arrangement
Written 19 November 2018
How long is the boat ride for the price everyone mentioned of 700/800 INR ?
Written 26 August 2018
I think it was half an hour or 45 mins max.
Written 9 September 2018
SheikMohammed
Madurai, India
Is it worth to visit in the month of July?
And how much does boating costs for the day?
Written 25 June 2018
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.
Written 26 June 2018
It s not advisable to go alone with ur family it will be good to have local guide or support wen u travel
Written 21 April 2018
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
Written 27 March 2018
Don't worry about temperature... inside island you won't feel the heat... evening is ideal for boat ride.
Written 8 April 2018
Is there a safe parking place for car, while we go to the island in boat?
Written 17 February 2018
parking space available. many people park the vehicles and go to the ride. as far as i know it looked safe.
Written 17 February 2018
where to get permission for birding and any local birdwatchers who can accompany me for a days birdwatching in Pulicat lake
Written 17 January 2018
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.
Written 23 January 2018
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