Kallaperambur Lake Bird Sanctuary, Thanjavur
Kallaperambur
Lake 10°47’51’’N 79°01’36’’E near Thanjavur has
recently been declared as a bird sanctuary by the Forest Department.
Improvement works remain to be undertaken in the lake.
This
serene lake attracts at least 35 species of birds including three varieties of
egrets, open bill storks, white ibis, grey heron, pelicans, teal, cormorants
and ducks. The best season to visit Kallaperambur is between November and
April.
Contact
Wildlife Warden,
Point Calimere WLS, Collectorate,
Nagapattinam 611 002,
District Nagapattinam,
Phone:
(04365) 253092
Accommodation
Accommodations
with modern facilities are available in Thanjavur. No facilities for tourists
are available nearby Kallaperambur Lake.
Facts
Season:
November to April
Operating
Hours: Mon-Sun: 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Address:
Kallaperambur, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu.
Connectivity
Kallaperambur
Lake Bird Sanctuary is well connected with all modes of transport. The nearest
town is Thanjavur.
The sanctuary can be reached by road from Thanjavur. The nearest railway
station is Thanjavur. The nearest Airport is Trichy at
a distance of 110 Kms.