Pulicat Birding Trail

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join us for a refreshing "Pulicat Birding Trail" from Chennai. You can start as early as 5:30 AM or choose a relaxed 12:30 PM departure. Enjoy a 3-hour guided bird-watching walk through marshes, mudflats, mangroves, and river areas, spotting a wide variety of birds. You can also opt for a scenic boat safari on Pulicat Lake to see more birdlife and local fishing traditions. Before heading back, visit the historic Dutch Cemetery and get a glimpse of the region’s rich past—leaving you inspired to return and explore Pulicat’s art, history, and culture in depth

What's Included

Spotting Scope
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Curation Fees

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please share your “Hotel name and address" when booking or at least 3 days before the trip. The driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Their contact details will be shared one day before the tour

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Meeting point

Please arrive at the gate of Pallikaranai Marshland Park where a representative will be waiting for you with a placard

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • Chennai (Madras) (Pass by)

    Experience the Pulicat Birding Trail with a choice of 5:30 AM or 12:30 PM departures, both designed for an immersive bird-watching trip. At Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, explore rich birdlife with our curator, including many migratory species. The early morning slot offers the best chance to see birds at their most active.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Enjoy a 3-hour guided bird-watching and nature walk led by an experienced naturalist. Explore marshes, mudflats, and mangroves, spotting birds like flamingos, pelicans, herons, and storks. Learn about the ecosystem, bird behavior, conservation, and local traditions. After the birding experience, visit the historic Dutch Cemetery and Museum to discover 17th-century Dutch colonial history through its artifacts and exhibits, adding a cultural touch to your day.

    Admission ticket free
  • Chennai (Madras) (Pass by)

    As you return to Chennai, take with you beautiful memories of the birds and a deeper understanding of how nature and history come together in this special place.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with communicable viral colds, sneeze and coughs
Supplied by The Flamingo Bird Club (TFBC)

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Photography Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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