Pichavaram - Tamilnadu - பிச்சாவரம்
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Pichavaram consists of a number of islands interspersing a vast expanse of water and covered with green trees. The area is about 2800 acres and is separated from the sea by a sand bar, which is a patch of extraordinary loveliness. To a botanist, rare species like Avicennia and Rhizophora will present a special attraction; to a zoologist, no doubt, the sight of numerous birds like Water snipes, Cormorants, Egrets, Storks, Herons, Spoonbills and Pelicans holds great interest.
It ranks among the most exquisite scenic spot with abundant and varies tourism resources. The backwaters offer abundant scope for water sports. The Pichavaram mangroves are considered among the healthiest mangrove occurrence in the world. Pichavaram consist of number of islands interspersing a vast expanse of water and covered with green trees.
The Pichavaram forest not only offer waterscape and backwater cruises but combines another very rare occurrence- the mangrove forest trees permanently rooted in a few feet of water. The Pichavaram mangroves are considered among the healthiest mangrove occurrence in the world.
Water Sports
Boating, Rowing, Kayak And CanoeingBest Time to Visit and Weather
Pichavaram can be visited at any time of the year.
Travel Direction
Pichavaram is located at a distance of 16 km from Chidambaram and 75 km to the south from Pondicherry . It ranks among the most exquisite scenic spot with abundant and varied tourism resources. The backwaters, which are interconnected by the Vallar and Coleroon system, offer abundant scope for water sports - rowing, kayaking and canoeing.How to Reach
By Air
The nearest airport is at Trichy (168 km)By Rail
The nearest railway station is at Chidambaram, which is on the Chennai Tiruchirappalli main line, between Villuppuram and Thanjavur and is well connected by rail with Trichy, Madurai, Chennai, etc.By Road
Bus routes connect Chidambaram to various places in Tamil Nadu like Thanjavur, Madurai, Chennai, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Nagapattinam, etc. From Chidambaram there are regular buses to Pichavaram.Accommodation
TTDC offers boating facilities for tourists. TTDC's Arignar Anna Tourist Complex houses, cottages, youth hostel and a restaurant cater to needs of tourists.Nearby Places and other Beaches
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