About Ousteri Lake (Oussudu)
Ousteri Lake (Oussudu) is one of the biggest lakes around Pondicherry. Its more than a century old man-made water body and is recognized as one of the important wetlands of Asia by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN). It is a major supplier of fresh water to the region. It is open to tourists for boat rides and bird watching. During winters this lake becomes dwelling for over 2000 migratory bird species. PTDC operates a boat club at the lake. They offer 30min rides on the 20-seater boats they have which allow visitors to enjoy the cool breeze and the scenery. If lucky, one can also sight some rare birds found in this region.
Timings: 0900 - 1700 hrs all days of the week.
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Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
0 km from Ousteri Lake (Oussudu) - See map
Sriperumbudur a town in Kancheepuram District is the birthplace of Saint Ramanuja has a Vigraha i.e. idol made of the five metals installed in a...
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Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
10.9 km from Ousteri Lake (Oussudu) - See map
Churches of Pondicherry/ Puducherry are well known for its oriental and colonial architecture. Immaculate Conception Cathedral is also known as...
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Botanical Garden, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
11.1 km from Ousteri Lake (Oussudu) - See map
Sprawling over 22 acres area in the center of the city, the Botanical Gardens offer a cool retreat from the oppressing heat and humidity of...
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Shri Aurobindo Ashram, Tamil Nadu
11.7 km from Ousteri Lake (Oussudu) - See map
Pondicherry is an important destination for spiritual seekers as well as tourists. Shri Aurobindo Ashram is other major attraction in Pondicherry,...
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Sacred Heart Church, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
11.7 km from Ousteri Lake (Oussudu) - See map
Sacred Heart Church or Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was built by the French in the 1700′s in a breathtaking Gothic architecture with...
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Auroville, Tamil Nadu
13 km from Ousteri Lake (Oussudu) - See map
An interesting and philosophical outlook towards universal living and progressive values, Auroville is an experimental township founded in 1968 by...
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Promenade, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
13.2 km from Ousteri Lake (Oussudu) - See map
Promenade Beach or Pondicherry Beach is the popular stretch of oceanfront in Puducherry. It’s a 1.5 kilometre long rocky stretch which starts...
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Serenity Beach, Pondicherry, Pondicherry
13.5 km from Ousteri Lake (Oussudu) - See map
Serenity Beach is named after a restaurant by same name. It is a fishing beach so you will find lot of local fishermen here and their boats. Beach...
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Pondicherry Museum, Pondicherry
13.8 km from Ousteri Lake (Oussudu) - See map
Pondicherry Museum shows the glorious past of Pondicherry, from pre-Christian era to present times. It provides a glimpse of Indo-Roman trade...
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Chunnambar Boat House, Pondicherry
14.7 km from Ousteri Lake (Oussudu) - See map
Chunnambar Boat House & Water Sports Centre located 8 km from the city of Pondicherry and along the Cuddalore Main Road, is an amazing tourist...
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Auroville Beach, Pondicherry
15.4 km from Ousteri Lake (Oussudu) - See map
The Auroville Beach is located right off the ECR (East Coast Road), opposite the road leading to Auroville but not easily accessible. Located...
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Arikamedu, Pondicherry
15.7 km from Ousteri Lake (Oussudu) - See map
Arikamedu, the ancient Roman trade center and now an archaeological site is located 7 KMs from Pondicherry on the bank of Ariyankuppam River....
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