About Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary:
The Vaduvoor Bird sanctuary is located in the Vaduvoor Lake 25 kms from Thanjavur and 30 kms from Thiruvarur. It was created in the year 1999, the sanctuary attracts more than 40 species of water birds like the White Ibis, Painted stork, Grey Pelican, Pintails, Cormorants, Teals, Herons, Spoonbills, Darters, Coots, Open bill Storks, Pheasant–tailed Jacana etc. The Sanctuary is a favorite spot for the migratory birds and during the months of November and December more than 20,000 winged visitors reach this area. The sanctuary has basic facilities for tourists to stay overnight and enjoy watching the birds from the two watchtowers.
General Information about Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary:
Location: Thiruvarur
State: Tamil Nadu
Capital: Chennai
Language: Tamil, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 40˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 29˚C, Min 20˚C (winter)
Best Season: November to March
How to Reach Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary:
By Air:
Nearest airport to Thiruvarur is at Tiruchirappali (Trichy) at distance of about 150 kms. It is well connected to Chennai airport by regular flights. Taxi services are available from Tiruchirappali to Thiruvarur for a fare of about Rs. 1500. Chennai International airport is at a distance of about 290 km from Thiruvarur. Taxi services are available from Chennai to Thiruvarur for Rs. 3000.
By Train:
Nearest railhead to Thiruvarur is at Nagapattinam, which is 24 kms away from Thiruvarur. Nagapattinam is well rail connected to all major cities in India through Chennai and Tiruchirappali. Taxi services can be availed from Nagapattinam to Thiruvarur for a charge of about Rs. 350.
By Road:
Thiruvarur is connected by buses to all the major towns and cities in Tamilnadu and also connected to cities in Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Nagapattinam (24 kms) and Thanjavur (56 kms) are connected to Thiruvarur by frequent bus services. Regular bus services are available to Madurai, Kanyakumari, Chennai, Trichy, Pondicherry, Trivandrum and Thanjavur. Deluxe tourist buses operate between Thiruvarur and many major cities in South India.