India is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, and natural wonders coexist with vibrant cities.
Wetland |
District |
Significance |
Pulicat Lake |
Tiruvallur |
Flamingo Festival, migratory birds |
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary |
Chengalpattu |
Oldest water bird sanctuary in India |
Karikili Wetland |
Near Vedanthangal |
Supports over 100 bird species |
Koonthankulam |
Tirunelveli |
Largest breeding ground for painted storks |
Point Calimere (Kodiakkarai) |
Nagapattinam |
Rare migratory birds, saline swamps |