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Pichavaram Mangrove Forest, Chidambaram

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Traverse some of the 400 waterways in search of spectacular wildlife at Pichavaram Mangrove Forest, considered one of the best examples of its kind in the world. Between September and April, a diverse range of resident and migratory birds inhabit the forest, including snipes, spoonbills, and egrets, with November to January being the busiest months. Take an hour-long boat tour through the water-rooted trees, where a guide will provide ample information regarding the natural world around you. Consider choosing a rowboat as your mode so as not to scare away your quarry, and travel with plenty of water to stay hydrated. Put Pichavaram Mangrove Forest on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Chidambaram itinerary planner.

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Duration: 8 hours

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By Navigate26168628949

Great place to experience a canoe ride in between the mangroves. A few movies were shot here and is the 2nd largest after Sunderbans. This is couple of hours for pondicherry and will have to set...

Great place to experience a canoe ride in between the mangroves. A few movies were shot here and is the 2nd largest after Sunderbans. This is couple of hours for pondicherry and will have to set... more »
By Manish-blr

amazing experience of boating through the mangrove channels in a slow moving row boat with 2 feet of water in morning and 6 inches in inner channels where boatman using oar for pushing rather than...

amazing experience of boating through the mangrove channels in a slow moving row boat with 2 feet of water in morning and 6 inches in inner channels where boatman using oar for pushing rather than... more »

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