Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary

Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary has a large population of varied wildlife such as chital, wild boar, bonnet macaque, black Buck, flamingos, teals, gulls, terns, and plover. Special attractions are the encounters with dolphins and turtles, which often come quite close to the shore. It has 17.26 sq km aera surrounded by sea and shore, comprising forests of tidal swamps and forests of mangroves. Boats are available on hire.

How to Reach

Nearest airport Thiruchirappalli - 225 km away.
Nearest Railway station Thiruthuraipoondi – 42 km away.

Best season : November to February (water birds); Blackbuck and chital all the year round.
Accommodation : Forest Rest Houses at Point Calimere. Catering arrangements are provided.
Contact : The Wildlife Warden, Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, 110, Public Officers Road, Nagapattinam – 611 001.