Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary, Tirunelveli

If you are a bird lover, if those beautiful feathered creatures fascinate you to no end, then you surely cannot afford to miss a tour to the Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary. At a distance of about 33 km from Tirunelveli, an important railway junction in the Southern railways lies this bird reserve. Kunthakulam is a small hamlet in the Nanguneri Taluk of Tamil Nadu. It's a picturesque place abounding in forests and ponds.

Nature has generously bestowed her with a lot of beauty and it therefore comes as less of a surprise that a large number of birds make it their temporary home for a part of the year. They cover miles flying from as far flung areas as USA, Australia to seek shelter in the Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary. Birds from our neighboring countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar also flock in to this southern part of India during the winters and reside for several months.

It is indeed a pleasure and a delight to be seeing so many kinds of birds at the same place. Apart from admiring the beauty of these winged creatures, it is also an enthralling experience to be listening to their twittering sounds. And as reaching Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary is also no problem at all, it definitely deserves to be a part of your tour itinerary of Tamil Nadu.

Birds In Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary

Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary is most popular bird sanctuary and paradise for bird watchers and the natural lovers. Between January and April, more than 10000 birds from various countries - including Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, the U.S. and Australia - migrate to this sanctuary.

Some of the species of the birds that can be easily spotted here are Painted Storks, Pelicans, Cormorants, Spot-bill Ducks, White Ibis, Egrets, Herons, Minivets, Flycatchers, Kingfishers, Partridges, Quails, Spotted and Brown Doves, Babblers and occasionally, Chipmunks and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas.

Special Attractions In Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary

It's not only birds that the sanctuary offers to its tourists. Trekking, explore, walking, adventures and much more! If you are seeking a break from hustle bustle of city life, pollution and desire for a peaceful and clean atmosphere then Kunthakulam is the best place to come. People come here with their friends, family and loved ones to enjoy the beauty of the place!

Kunthakulam is well connected by the roads and has a modernized infrastructure. You can easily hire cab or any other means of transportation to the sanctuary. Whenever you come to Kunthakulam, do not miss out the neighboring Ariyakulam bird sanctuary that is only 13 kilometers east from Kunthakulam!