Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

India / Tamil Nadu / Maduranthakam /
 mountain, park, lake, island, water, place with historical importance, interesting place
Situated close to the small town of Padalam in Kanchipuram district, Vedanthangal is the oldest water sanctuary in India. The place was granted legal protection in 1798 and recognised as a sanctuary in 1936. Further in 1962, the Madras Forest Act accorded it the status of a reserve and was upgraded to a wildlife sanctuary in 1972 by the Wildlife Protection Act.

The sanctuary is close to both Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram, both of which make a good evening getaway. The place is a paradise for people looking to experience the countryside added with a dose of excitement of wildlife. The place also makes a good spot for a lazy evening stroll.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedanthangal_Bird_Sanctuary
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Coordinates:   12°32'58"N   79°51'10"E

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  • I love this place I wish it can be developed better by the Government like Singapore it can be an excellent tourist zone. I think you have marked it right. I was looking for a constructing house nearer to this that why i purchased the plot in Greenbrier in Nelvoy.
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  • Yes thats true if they develope vedenthangal like singapore it would be awsome. But this place is truly so natural. Its better to preserve it naturally. I am a bird explorer..... I too purchased a plot in the recent at JP Greenbrier i could see some of these birds in the JP Greenbrier site and its pond there though its located few kilometers. I love this place and its ultimately beautiful. I would recommend everyone from all over the world just to visit this place.
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