Point Calimere Sanctuaries - Thanjavur

Point Calimere Sanctuaries
	Sprawling on 17.26 sq km surrounded by sea and shore, comprising forests of tidal swamps and forests of mangroves, Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Nagapattinam district. It has a large population of varied wildlife such as chital, wild boar, bonnet macaque, black Buck, flamingos, teals, gulls, terns, and plover. Special attractions are the encounters with dolphins and turtles, which often come quite close to the shore.
Additional Information
Location	In Thanjavur district, where the coastline projects into the sea after taking a sharp turn to the west
Area	17.26 Sq kms
Forest type	Consists of tidal swamps, evergreen forests and mangroves.
Animals found	The sanctuary is famous for its flamingos and blackbuck. A vast variety of water birds such as teals, gulls, terns, plovers, etc. can also be seen during winter months. The mammals include the chital, wild boar etc. The water birds in the great swamp and the dolphins and turtles that often come quite close to the shore are especially interesting.
Nearest airport	Thiruchirappalli - 225 kms kms away
Annual rainfall	About 1500 mm.
Nearest Railway station	Thiruthuraipoondi – 42 km away
Best season	For water birds November to February; and one can see the blackbuck and chital all the year round.
Accommodation	Forest Rest Houses at Point Calimere. Catering arrangements are provided.
Other facilities	Boats available for hire
For more details	The Wildlife Warden, Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, 110, Public Officers Road, Nagapattinam – 611 001.