Pichavaram's mangroves in Tamil Nadu are now a hub for ecotourism. Activities like kayaking and stargazing attract visitors.

Not more than 300 metres from the Pichavaram mangrove forest ... the bird population had fallen to a low of 1,278 individuals, followed by a slight increase in 2002. The number of species present ...

The forest is also home to more than 180 species ... Pichavaram mangrove is situated close to Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu. The whole region is exquisitely scenic and houses a large number Aquatic birds.

Pichavaram in Tamil Nadu is the second largest mangrove forest in the world! An off-the-beaten-path kind of place, Pichavaram is an ideal weekend escape. There are some 50 islands and 200 species ...

Famous for the Royal Bengal tigers, this vast delta covers an area of 40,000 sq km and contains various types of wildlife, including 260 bird species ... Pichavaram is the second largest mangrove ...

These includes 115 species of birds ... Forest Officer (DFO) Sumesh Soman who holds additional charge of Cuddalore district, “As many as 13 species of mangroves are found in Pichavaram.

Pichavaram, Cuddalore ... Oysters are also a protected species in the Mangrove Forest Division. The Irulas are permitted to harvest protein-rich oysters for consumption purposes only, given ...

The pristine Killai backwaters—also known as Pichavaram mangrove forest—are a few kilometres from the temple town of Chidambaram on India's east coast situated at the confluence of Kollidam (Coleroon) ...