Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
On this day-excursion from Chennai, visit the oldest water bird sanctuary of India. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is home to migratory birds such as Pintail, Garganey, Grey Wagtail, Blue-winged Teal, Common Sandpiper and many more. The best time to visit this sanctuary is from November to March when
migratory birds are nesting here.
Highlights:
• Many small lakes in the sanctuary
• 40 000 birds including 26 rare species
• Migratory birds from countries as far away as Canada
What's included
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities (optional)
What to expect
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
4h · Admission ticket included
You will be picked up from your hotel in Chennai in the morning and driven to Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary. The sanctuary is located at a distance of 50 miles from Chennai and the drive takes around an hour.
Upon reaching the sanctuary your guide will show you around the area.
The sanctuary is well structured with paved paths and watchtowers and benches for bird watchers. You can take a close view of the birds from here.
You will be able to see thousands of birds coming from various countries. The migratory birds include Garganeys and Teals from Canada, Snake birds and Glossy Ibises from Sri Lanka, Grey Pelicans from Australia, Grey Herons and Open Billed Stork from Bangladesh, Painted Storks from Siberia, Spoonbills from Myanmar and the Spot-Billed Duck. More than 40,000 birds including 26 rare species are found here.
Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Pickup details
Your hotel in the city of Chennai
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
The bird sanctuary is open throughout the year but the best time to visit is from November to March as this is the nesting season for most migratory birds and the weather is also pleasant.
Visiting timings are from 06.30 a.m. to 06.00 p.m.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
