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How To Reach Kodiakkarai Wildlife Sanctuary
Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, India
Kodiakkarai Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, is a unique 21.47 sq. km protected area that marks the junction of the Bay of Bengal and the Palk Strait. Established in 1967 primarily to protect the endangered Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), the sanctuary is a diverse ecosystem comprising dry evergreen forests, mangroves, and vast salt marshes. It is a Ramsar site of international importance, serving as a critical wintering ground for thousands of migratory birds. The sight of thousands of Greater Flamingos painting the mudflats pink during the months of November to January is one of the most spectacular wildlife experiences in South India. Apart from the Blackbuck, the sanctuary is home to Spotted Deer, Wild Boars, Jackals, and the elusive Small Indian Civet. The flora is equally fascinating, featuring rare species like the Manilkara hexandra and insectivorous plants. The geography of the sanctuary is flat and sandy, with the highest point being the legendary Ramar Patham, which offers a panoramic view of the forest and the sea. The sanctuary also holds historical value with the ruins of a Chola lighthouse and a modern one that guides ships through the narrow straits. For nature lovers, Kodiakkarai offers a serene escape where the silence is only broken by the calls of birds and the rustle of the sea breeze through the tropical dry evergreen forest. It is one of the few places in India where you can see forest, marsh, and sea all in one frame, making it a paradise for photographers and eco-tourists alike. :
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How to Reach

By

Air:

Nearest

airport

is

Tiruchirappalli

(TRZ),

about

165

KMS

away.



By

Train:

Reach

Nagapattinam

Junction

and

then

take

a

bus

or

taxi

to

Vedaranyam

and

Kodikkarai.



By

Road:

Regular

state

buses

ply

between

Nagapattinam

and

Vedaranyam;

from

Vedaranyam,

it

is

a

12

KM

drive

to

the

sanctuary.



By

Local

Transport:

Within

the

sanctuary,

you

must

use

authorized

vehicles

or

your

own

car

for

the

main

tracks;

walking

is

restricted

to

certain

areas.



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Anjaneyar Temple
Ayyanar Falls
Kamarajar Sagar Lake & Dam
Kuttupatti Falls
Sirumalai Hills
Thalaiyar Falls
Vellimalai Waterfalls
Devipattinam Navagraha Temple
Sethu Karai Hanuman Temple
Thiruppullani
Uthirakosamangai Temple
Black Thunder Theme Park
Karamadai Ranganathar Temple
Kari Motor Speedway
Masani Amman Temple
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
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