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Point Calimere wildlife landscape

Coastal grassland, wetland and migratory bird habitat.

Photo: PlaneMad · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — The story

The story

Salt marsh and grassland reveal a wilder face of the delta.

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02 — About

About Point Calimere wildlife landscape

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We’re still writing about Point Calimere wildlife landscape: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Cool/dry season generally preferred; site-specific monsoon rules apply
Time of day
Early morning
Crowds
Low–moderate

Time and effort

Trek duration
Easy viewing; duration varies

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Permits/fees may apply
Parking
Limited/managed
Permits
Forest access rules apply

On the ground

Local food
Velankanni Basilica

Stay safe

Keep distance from wildlife.

Where it is

Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu

10.28° N 79.82° E