Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary, Coastal wildlife sanctuary in Nagapattinam, India
Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary spans 38,500 hectares of shallow waters, intertidal flats, sandy bars, and mangrove forests along the Coromandel Coast.
The sanctuary received official designation in 1967, focusing on blackbuck conservation, and later gained Ramsar site status in 2002 for its ecological importance.
The Kuzhagar Temple within the sanctuary contains ancient Chola dynasty inscriptions and maintains strong connections to Tamil literature from the 7th century.
Visitors can observe 257 bird species, including 119 waterbird varieties, with peak migration periods bringing populations exceeding 100,000 birds to the sanctuary.
The sanctuary features Ramarpatham, a stone slab with foot impressions at its highest point, from where Lord Rama reportedly surveyed Lanka 48 kilometers south.
Location: Tamil Nadu
GPS coordinates: 10.31000,79.86000
Latest update: May 16, 2025 19:37
Nagore Dargah
56.6 km
Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health
41.2 km
Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvarur
55.8 km
Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi
60.6 km
Veezhinathar Kovil, Thiruveezhimizhalai
50.9 km
Sikkal Singaravelan Temple
50.2 km
Kayarohanaswami Temple, Nagapattinam
51.3 km
Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple
62.1 km
Agastheeswarar Temple
5.5 km
Neelamegha Perumal Temple
64.6 km
Soundararajaperumal Temple, Nagapattinam
51.3 km
Maviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple
59.8 km
Kadurugoda Vihara
64.7 km
Kannayariamudayar Temple, Thirukkarayil
37.6 km
Fort Vijf Sinnen
49.1 km
Kodi Kuzhagar Temple
3.5 km
Mannargudi Mallinatha Swamy Jain Temple
61.4 km
Deva Pureeswarar Temple
48.4 km
Karavera Nathar Temple
63.4 km
Nadutariappar Temple
47.4 km
Thondamannar Bridge
64.4 km
Kovilan Point Lighthouse
61 km
Mannargudi division
60.1 km
Kottur Kozhundeeswarar Temple
47.1 km
Karpaganatharkulam Karpaganathar Temple
32 km
Kaichinam Kaichineswarar Temple
40.9 km
Kantharodai Tamil Kandaiya Vidyasalai
64.1 km
Haridra Nadhi
61.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes