Location

14 Km from Mannargudi towards Thanjavur in Thiruvarur district

Area

128.10 Ha.

Forest type

Fresh water lake with a few trees mainly Babul.

Avifauna found

40 spp of birds recorded . Black-headed Ibis, River tern, Black headed munia, Grey heron, White-breasted king fisher, Spotted dove, etc.

Annual rainfall

About 1400 mm.

Nearest airport

Tiruchirapalli

Nearest Railway station

Thanjavur 25 Km , Trichy 75 Km

Best season

November to February

Accommodation

Hotels, Rest House at Mannargudi

For greater details

The Wildlife Warden,
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary
110 Public Offices Road,
Nagapattinam – 611 001.