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KOONTHAKULAM BIRD SANCTUARY

Koonthakulam, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India

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Koonthankulam or Kunthankulam Bird Sanctuary is a protected area located in Koonthankulam village in Nanguneri Taluk of Tirunelveli district. This is the largest reserve for breeding water birds in South India and also one of the popular places to visit in Tirunelveli for bird lovers. Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary consists of Koonthankulam and Kadankulam irrigation tanks and is spread over an area of 1.29 sq. KM. It is declared as a sanctuary in 1994. This sanctuary is actively protected and managed by the Koonthankulam village community.

Suggested time duration

4 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

October to March

Do's & Dont's

  • Do enjoy the vast collection of Animals, Trees and Plants of the Sanctuary.
  • You are in Sanctuary to see animals and enjoy their behavior. Please do not tease them.
  • Do not play any audio-system or musical instrument inside the Sanctuary.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
 09:00 AM 06:00 PM Free Free

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Pappankulam Bus Stand
7.5 KM 09442448772
Nanguneri Railway Station
15.4 KM 139
Trivandrum International Airport
132 KM 0471-2702600

What to Carry

Carry Water Bottle and Food

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children Infants

Parking

Parking is Available for 10 Cars

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Tirunelveli 31 KM

Nearest Temples

SRI NELLAIAPPAR TEMPLE
 Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India

Largest Shiva temple in Tamil Nadu dating back to 700 AD

Distance: 31.6 KM

Nearest Attractions

DamMANIMUTHAR DAM
  Manimutharu, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India

This is one of the largest dams in Tirunelveli

Distance:57.3 KM
WaterfallsPAPANASAM WATERFALLS AGASTHIYAR WATERFALLS
  Papanasam, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India

Papanasam Falls drop down from a height of 120 meters

Distance:66.7 KM
Hill StationMANJOLAI HILL STATION
  Manjolai, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, India

Tucked away in Kalakad Mundanthurai tiger Reserve

Distance:76.4 KM

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KOONTHAKULAM BIRD SANCTUARY

Koonthakulam Bird Sanctuary, Koonthakulam, Tamil Nadu, India

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