VEDANTHANGAL BIRD SANCTUARY
Vedathangal, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India
Vedanthangal Bird sanctuary is Situated in the city of Kancheepuram, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is a protected sanctuary covering a total area of 30 hectares. This sanctuary is a popular migratory home for around 40,000 different species of birds from all over the world. It is said that such a vast number of birds are attracted to this location because of its various small lakes that prove to be a fertile feeding ground for the birds.
Interesting Facts
- Storks, Egrets, Cormorants, Darter, Flamingos, Pelicans, moor hens,herons, kingfishers, sandpipers, white ibis,spoonbills, swans and grey wagtails are some of the birds which arrive here during season.
Suggested time duration
3 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to March
Do's & Dont's
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Do keep the premises especially lawn and public utilities of the Zoo neat and clean.
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Do not tease animals and do not carry firearms or any sharp objects.
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Animals well fed by trained veterinarians. Please do not feed any animal inside Zoo.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Chengalpattu Bus Stand |
26.8 KM | 1800-419-4287 |
 Madurantakam Railway Station |
15 KM | 139 |
 Chennai International Airport |
64.3 KM | 044-22560551 |
What to Carry
Water bottle, food, cameraSuitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
First Aid
Parking
Parking is available for 10 cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Soorai | 6.3 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI EKAMBARESWARAR TEMPLE
It is one of the five Pancha Bootha Sthalams - Earth
SRI ADHIKESAVA PERUMAL TEMPLE
This temple is one of the 108 divyadesam
VALLAKOTTAI SUBRAMANIYA SWAMY TEMPLE
7ft statue of Muruga with Goddess Valli and Devayani on both sides
Nearest Attractions
DamCHEMBARAMBAKKAM DAM
Chembarambakkam Dam is a treat to one’s eyes
Natural AttractionsKRISHNAS BUTTER BALL
The boulder is 6 meters high,5 meters wide,weighs around 250 tons
Heritage MonumentsGROUP OF MONUMENTS AT MAHABALIPURAM
Nestled on the Coromandel Coast of Bay of Bengal
BeachCOVELONG BEACH
Surrounded by dense forest and beautiful environment
FortALAMPARAI FORT
Great example of Mughal Era Architecture
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