Location

It is located 35 kms away from Tirunelveli in Tirunelveli Thisaianvilai Road comprising of Koonthankulam and Kadankulam tanks.

Area

129.33 Hectares

Forest Type

The Babul plantation of 30 ha in Koonthankulam is the main breeding ground.

Animal Found

43 type of water birds visit regularly. Some of the foreign birds which reguarly visit koonthankulam are:
Bar-headed Goose - Siberia
Pintail Duck - Siberia
Spotted Sand Piper - Siberia
Green Sand piper - Siberia
Green Shank - Northern end of Siberia
Coot - Central Siberia
White Stork - Germany
Large Flamingo - Germany
Common Sand Piper - Lower part of Ladak
Common Teal - Siberia

Nearest airport

Tuticorn District 25Km

Nearest Railway station

Tuticorn District 16Km

Best season

January to July

Accommodation

Hotels and government tourist house are available in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi

Other facilities

1.An Interpretation centre is constructed.
2.Tar road links the tank conveniently.
3.A watch tower is constructed.
4.A childrens park is created.
5.A dormitary is constructed.

For greater details

District forest Officer,
Collectorate complex,
Tirunelveli-8
Phone No : 046225007788