Nanmangalam Reserve Forest

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Nanmangalam Reserve Forest, Protected forest reserve near Velachery, India

The Nanmangalam Reserve Forest spans 320 hectares of land, featuring scrubland, granite quarries, and water bodies that support diverse wildlife populations.

During the 1960s, mining operations commenced in the scrublands of Nanmangalam, altering the ecological balance and natural characteristics of the region.

The forest contains Stone Age burial grounds, establishing Nanmangalam as one of the 23 designated megalithic locations within the Chennai metropolitan area.

Visitors require permission from the District Forest Officer to enter the forest, which houses 85 bird species and 40 butterfly species.

The forest contains territorial orchids and features trees no taller than four meters, with leaves coated in wax for protection against high temperatures.

GPS coordinates: 12.92627,80.17518

Latest update: June 8, 2025 13:15

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