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  The topography of Tamil Nadu is delightfully varied and diverse. Of the 1,30,058 sq km land area, 17.6 is covered with forest area. These spreads over the plain and on mountain slopes. Dry lands are bestowed with dry-deciduous forests, thorn forests, scrubs and mangroves. The Western Ghats and a few cooler regions are endowed with moist deciduous, wet evergreen forests, sholas and grasslands.

These hills are ideal havens for elephants, tigers, bisons, monkeys and deer. Of the 3,000 and more plant species found in Tamilnadu, a majority is found in the mixed deciduous forests of this region. One of the most noteworthy flowers is the Kurinji of Kodaikanal, which blooms once in 12 years. Cinchona, from which the anti-malarial drug quinine is extracted, and the medicinal eucalyptus grow abundantly in the Nilgiri hills. Forests of other medicinal herbs are found in Palani hills and Courtallam. Palmyra trees grow profusely in Tirunelveli and its products are used as raw materials for several cottage industries. Rubber is the main plantation crop in Kanyakumari and sandalwood grows in the Javadhu hills of Vellore district.		  
     
 
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Vedanthangal Birds Sanctuary  
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backwaters travel in south india,tamilnadu travel,karnataka travel One of the most spectacular breeding grounds in India for Cormorants, herons, storks, pelicans, grebes and many others, The Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary has been protected by the local people for well over 250 years. The sanctuary gets its name from a nearby village and is only 75 Km from Chennai. The bird life (resident & visitors) includes Cormorants, Darters, Herons, Egrets, Open billed Stork, Spoonbill and White Ibis, Little Grebe, Indian Moorhen, Black Winged Stilts, a few migratory ducks and occasionally Grey Pelicans. November to February is the ideal season to
 
  visit the sanctuary.

The winged visitors regulated by biological clocks land at Vedanthangal after the monsoon with amazing clock-work precision and get into the breeding act quietly. The population of the migratory birds swells to around 40,000 by the middle of January.

How to get there: Chennai is the nearest airport and one can motor down a distance of a hundred kilometers, most of it on the well-maintained N H 45. The nearest railhead is Chengalpet (26 km).

When to visit: The best season to visit is from November to January.		  
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Point Calimere Bird Sanctuary  
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Tour Operator in tamil nadu This sanctuary is situated in Nagapattinam district. It is bestowed with populations of varied wild life such as Chital, Wild Boar Sprawling on 17.26 sq km surrounded by sea and shore, comprising forests of tidal swamps, dry evergreen forests of mangroves.
 
  How to get there:
Air: Tiruchirapalli (225 km) is the nearest Airport which connects tourists to Nagapattinam district where Point Calimere sanctuary is located.
Rail: Thiruthuraipoondi (42 km), is the nearest railhead.
Road: Point Calimere Sanctuary.

When to visit: Between November and January, the tidal mud flats and marshes are covered with Teals, Curlews, Gulls, Terns, Plovers, Sandpipers, Shanks, and Herons and up to 3000 Flamingoes at one time. In the spring, a different set of birds - Coles, Mynas and Barbets are drawn here by the profusion of wild berries. From April to June there's very little activity; the main rainy season is between October and December is well connected through roads.		  
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Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary  
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Kunthakulam bird sanctuary Kunthakulam bird sanctuary is situated 33-km south of Tirunelveli in Nanguneri taluk. Kunthakulam is a small and natural scenic village, which is covered with natural forests and ponds. During the season January to April every year more than 10 thousand birds from various countries like Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, USA, and Australia migrate here and when the season is over the birds return. Every day more than 5,000 people come here and enjoy.
 
  How to get there:
Tirunelveli is the nearest city, which is well connected by rail and road.

Rail: The nearest convenient railway station is at Tirunelveli, which is an important railway junction on the southern railway and is connected to all major cities of South India.
Road: From Tirunelveli, there are regular buses to the sanctuary. A good network of roads serves Tirunelveli. There are bus services to Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Kanyakumari, etc.		  
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Anamalai Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary
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tamil nadu Tours This sanctuary encompasses a National Park with an area of 108 sq kms. About 800 species out of 2000 South Indian Flora are distributed here. This sanctuary nurtures arboreal animals like lion tailed macaque, bonnet macaque, Common Languor, Nilgiris langur, Malabar Giant squirrel and Grizzled Giant Squirrel. The ground animals listed are: Tiger, Panther, Elephant, Gaur, Pangolin, Sambar, Spotted Deer, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, and Wild boar, Dhole, Sloth Bear, Porcupine, Nilgiris Tahr, Civet Cat and Toddy Cat.
 
  Attractions at Anamalai
There are many places of natural and scenic beauty in the Annamalai wildlife sanctuary. Some of them are Grass hills, Karianshola, Anaikunthi Shola, groves, waterfalls, teak forests, reservoirs and dams. There are arrangements of exploring the sanctuary on elephant back or by van.

How to Get There:
By Air: The nearest airport is at Coimbatore (Peelamedu airport, 10 km from Coimbatore city).
By Rail: From Pollachi, there are trains to Coimbatore and Dindigul.
By Road: there are regular bus services from Coimbatore and Palani to Pollachi, which is the nearest town. There are two buses a day from Pollachi to the Anamalai Park.		  
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Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary
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Udhagamandalam This sanctuary is situated at the tri junction of the three southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. 321 sq. kms of tropical wilderness awaits the visitor. It is a part of the Nilgiris Biosphere. A variety of habitats ranging from tropical evergreen forest, moist mixed deciduous forest, teak forests, secondary grasslands and swamps are found here. The rich bio diversity which harbors 200 species odd birds, to name a few-The Golden Oriole, Paradise flycatcher, Malabar Gray hornbill, Scarlet minimvet, Golden backed woodpecker and Peacock In addition.
 
  There are tigers at Mudumalai, though it takes a lot of luck and determination to spot one of these big cats that are such masters of secrecy. But there are several other creatures of the jungle that can be sighted more easily.

How to get there:
Air: The nearest airport is at Coimbatore, 160-km away.
Rail: The sanctuary is located at a distance of 65-km from Udhagamandalam (OOTY) railway station and 95-km from Mysore station.
Road: Gudalur (16-km) is the nearest town to the sanctuary, which is situated along the Udhagamandalam (OOTY) - Mysore highway. This sanctuary could be reached from Mysore as well. There are regular buses from Udhagamandalam (OOTY), Mysore and the neighbouring towns to the sanctuary.		  
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Mukurthi National Park
Mukurthi National Park  
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ooty Located on the high altitudes of the Nilgiris, 40 kms from Udhagamandalam. It contains a viable population of Nigiri Tahr (Hamitrgus-hilocrius), Sambar, Nigiri Marten, Barking deer Located on the high altitudes of the Nilgiris, comprising rolling downs interspersed with temperate shoals, this park is also a part of Nilgiris Bio-sphere reserve and situated 40 km from Udhagamandalam. Trout fishing is recommended in the rivers and lakes of Mukkurthi. Permission from Asst. Director, Fisheries Department, Udhagai, must be obtained in advance for fishing.
 
 

Best time to visit: February to May.
Accommodation: Forest Rest House at Avalanche, Pykara and trekking sheds.

How to get there:
Rail-Udhagamandalam/Ooty (45 km).
Air-Coimbatore (140 km)

  
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Guindy National Park
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wildlife travel packages Guindy National Park is one of the prime visiting spots for those who come to Chennai during vacation period. A recommended picnic spot for the entire family to spend a day amidst nature and return home joyfully in the evening. This National Park encompasses a snake park and a children's park as well.

Guindy National Park is botanically very interesting in as much as it is the only one of its kind to carry even today derelict vegetation truly representative of the natural
 
  thorny scrub jungle of the southern dry zone interspersed with more than 30 tree species which includes a number of centuries old gigantic shady banyan trees. This park with a network of roads, footpaths, nature trails, lakes and ponds, all situated amidst sylvan surroundings offers good opportunities for viewing wild life.

How to get there:
Air: Chennai has an airport with both domestic and international terminals. Regular flights connect Chennai with the major cities within the country and also with countries like USA, Singapore, U.K., etc.

Rail: Chennai is well connected by rail with the important towns and cities within and beyond the state.

Road: State transport buses and private buses connect Chennai with the major towns and cities within the country. Local trains, city buses, auto rickshaws and taxis are also available for local transportation		  
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Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is a marine biosphere, running along with coasts of Ramanathapuram and Tuticorin districts. The entire Gulf of Mannar abounds in distinguished marine life covering 10,500-sq-kms and 21 islands with continuous stretches of coral reef.
Gulf of Mannar is the first Marine Biosphere Reserve not only in India but also in South East Asia. It is full of coral reefs, Dugong, Turtles and Balano- Glossus. Dolphins could create euphoria to the tourists. The presence of coral reef, flora and fauna
 
  here are in their virgin form. The coral reefs, which surround the islands in the area are highly productive and are often referred to as "Underwater Tropical Rain Forest" and a treasure house for marine ornamental fishes.

This unique marine ecosystem of Gulf of Mannar is one of the richest for biodiversity resources in the Indian subcontinent. The richness of its biodiversity can be gauged from the fact that more than 3,600 species of fauna and flora have been recorded in this reserve. Kurasadai Islands, off Mandapam, boasts of a vast expanse of shallow waters.


Moreover, more than 138 villages and towns spread over five districts depend heavily on the fishery resources of the Gulf. Commercial fishing is done in about 5,500 sq. km. and nearly 50,000 people dwelling in 47 villages along the coastline bordering the Gulf of Mannar depend directly on the biodiversity resources of the biosphere reserve for their livelihood.

How to get there:
Air: The nearest airport is at Madurai (150-km).
Rail: The nearest railway stations are the Mandapam railway station and the railway station at Tuticorin		  
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periyar wildlife sanctuary Situated in Vandalur, about 35-km from Chennai, the Anna zoological park is one of the latest and modern zoos of India and the biggest in South East Asia. Spreading over an area of 510 hectares of dry evergreen forests with gently undulating terrain, the specially created open island type enclosures with wet and dry moats and enclosures with hidden walls and simulated natural environment make the animals, feel in their natural environment.
 
  The Anna zoological park situated in the outskirts of Chennai was created out of the Reserve Forests of Vandalur. The forests are of dry deciduous and dry evergreen scrub type. It was in the year 1855 the first Zoo in India was established in Chennai; later on in 1979 it was shifted to its present location at Vandalur.

After initial constructions the zoo was opened to public in 1985. After the zoo was inaugurated in 1985, it has undergone a lot of improvement, with new animals making their home and breeding and more and more features like the Jurassic Park, Nocturnal section, reptile section, aquarium, etc.

Now there are as many as 81 enclosures - 6 types of deer from Barking Deer, Sambar, Blackbuck, Nilgai, Sangai, Hog Deer, Wolf, Jackal, Hyena, Llama, Otter, a number of Monkey species from Nigiri Langur to the endangered Lion-tailed Macaque, Baboon, Hanuman Langur and Leaf-capped Langur, an aviary specially for Vedanthangal birds and another for Point Calimere ones, then the higher carnivores like the beautiful tiger, the majestic Lion, Panther, Jaguar, etc. to the Elephants, Giraffes and Camels.

How to get there:
Air: Chennai has an airport with both domestic and international terminals. Regular flights connect Chennai with the major cities within the country and also with countries like USA, Singapore, and U.K etc.
Rail: Chennai is well connected by rail with the important towns and cities within and beyond the state. Vandalur also has a railway station.
Road: State transport buses and private buses connect Chennai with the major towns and cities within the country. For local transportation local trains, city buses, auto rickshaws and taxis are also available.		  
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