Koothankulam Bird Sanctuary

#3057 among destinations in India

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Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary or Kunthankulam is a 1.2933 km² protected area declared as a sanctuary in 1994. It adjoins the tiny village of Koonthankulam in Nanguneri Taluk of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is just 38 km away from Tirunelveli. 8.58102°N 77.76123°E / 8.58102; 77.76123 It is composed of Koonthankulam and Kadankulam irrigation tanks, conveniently linked by tar road. This is the largest reserve for breeding water birds in South India. It is an Important Bird Area, code: IN269, criteria: A1, A4i. ()

Coordinates: 8°34'52"N, 77°45'40"E

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Tamil NaduIndia

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Koothankulam Bird Sanctuary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Moolakaraipatti.

2.7 miS
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Moolakaraipatti
70 min walk • Moolakaraipatti is a Panchayat town in Tirunelveli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It's an ancient town from the days of Pandyas. Now a Days Class Municipality. The old temple relics in that area speaks for itself. The Muslim and Christian settlement here is also from old days.