Location

Thiruvallur District. TN-AP Coast

Area

Total area is 481Sq.Km and the area on the TN side is 153.67 Sq.Km

Avifauna Found

Flamingoes, Squat, a variety of ducks, Ospery, Avocet, Cormorants, Herons, Spoonbills, egrets, Terns, Sea gulls & other migratory birds of coastal habitats.

Annual Rainfall

About 1100 mm.

Nearest Airport

Meenambakkam,Chennai – 90 Km away

Nearest Railway Station

Ponneri – 19 Km away

Transport

Bus services from Chennai,etc.., Approach –NH5. Frequent buses available from Chennai.

Best season

November to February

Accommodation

P.W.D. Bungalow in ponneri and Gummidipoondi, Forest Rest house at pulicat (Under construction)

Negative in that Area

Rapid siltation has caused loss of biodiversity.It is seen that mangrove is found on Sriharikota Island indicating their existence some years back. Loss of mangroves may be one of the reasons hastening siltation, reducing biodiversity and hence depriving fisherfolk of their livelihood

For Futher Information Contact

Wildlife Warden,          
No.256, Anna Salai,
DMS Compound,      
Teynampet,           
Chennai-600 006.
Phone No: 044-24321471