About Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary
Koonthankulan Bird Sanctuary is a protected area which was declared as a Bird Sanctuary. Koonthankulam is the largest reserve for water breeding bird. The people in Koonthankulam village play major role in protecting both resident and migratory bird. The nests and fledglings of these birds are carefully taken care of every villager. The excreta of the birds are preserved and used as fertilizers for farms by the villagers. The sanctuary has watch tower, interpretation center, children park etc can be visited throughout the year. Nearly 43 species of birds visits this sanctuary. As per the survey nearly 10000 migratory birds visit the reserve during the winter seasons.
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Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
0 km from Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary - See map
Thiruchendur is a town in the district of Toothukudi is supposedly blessed by Lord Murugan and is famous for the Lord Murugan Temple. Renowned...
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Mekkara Dam, Tamil Nadu
11.1 km from Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary - See map
On the eastern side of Western Ghats, lays the Mekkara Dam. The dam which is 670 meter long is the source of irrigation for agriculture lands in...
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Courtallam Falls, Tamil Nadu
11.4 km from Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary - See map
Courtallam Falls, popularly termed as Spa of Southern India, is major crowd puller in Tirunelveli district.Most of the rivers namely Manimuthar,...
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Nellaiappar Temple, Tamil Nadu
13.4 km from Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary - See map
Nellaiappar Temple is the most important attraction in the Tirunelveli district. Devotees who visit this temple are definitely bestowed with...
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Maruthur, Tamil Nadu
21.4 km from Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary - See map
This tiny village of Maruthur is located on the banks of Thamarabharani river. Here one can see a stone dam called “Anaikattu” built across...
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Deivacheyalpuram, Tamil Nadu
34.6 km from Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary - See map
Deivachayalpuram is a small town near Tirunelveli. One can visit the famous Rajarajeswari Temple and Ram Temple in this town. The 75 feet tall...
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Ambasamudram, Tamil Nadu
38.8 km from Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary - See map
Temple goers, artists, history enthusiasts, here's a place for you. Located in the district of Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, Ambasamudram has the...
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Nanguneri, Tamil Nadu
48.1 km from Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary - See map
Nanguneri is located 29 km from Thirunelveli is famous for the Vaishnavite temple commonly known as Totadri Mutt dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This...
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Ariyakulam Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
49.9 km from Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary - See map
Ariyakulam Bird Sanctuary in Tirunelveli district is yet another attraction which pulls many bird watchers. Both rampant and migratory birds can...
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Papanasam, Tamil Nadu
51.6 km from Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary - See map
The famous picnic spot nearby Tirunelveli, Papanasam is renowned for Lord Shiva Temple and water falls. The Papanasam mountain area is known to...
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Singampatti, Tamil Nadu
55.6 km from Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary - See map
Being considered as one of the 72 Palaiyams of Southern Tamilnadu, Singampatti was gifted to the founder of Singampatti Family, namely Apadhurhara...
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Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
61.2 km from Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary - See map
Tuticorin known as “Pearl Town” and famous for Pearls and ship building is a perfect place to be in case one desires to witness the perfect...
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