Pichavaram Mangrove forest

Pichavaram the second largest Mangrove forest in the world, near the temple town of Chidambaram, is one of the unique Eco-tourism spots in South India. The backwaters, interconnected by the Vellar and Coleroon river systems, offer abundant scope for water sports,rowing, Kayak and canoeing. The Pichavaram forest not only offers waterscape and back water 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. Pichavaram consists of a number of islands interspersing a vast expanse of water 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. The Pichavaram mangrove biotope, with its peculiar topography and environmental condition, supports the existence of many rare varieties of economically important shell and finfishes. The Pichavaram mangroves attract an appreciable bird population of residents, local migrants and true migrants. At the mangroves, so far, 177 species of birds belonging to 15 orders and 41 families have been recorded.

Whether

You are an avid Photographer,

or You Love boating,

or You Love going on long drives on coastal roads,

or You wanna see new places....

Then there is no better way to spend your SUNDAY... JOIN SOON for the Fun Filled Drive/Boating towards Mangrove Forest in "Trekking Tigers"Style! :)

*SUMMARY* 

Level – Moderate (for Bikers) & Easy(for Car travelers) 

Climate – summer (cloudy)climate 

Terrain – ECR & NH roads, Beaches, mangrove :) 

When –26th Sep 2010(Sunday @4:00AM). 

Where – Pichavaram Mangrove Forest through pondy, 4 hours south of Chennai 

Transportation – Sharing own Car and Bike(150cc and above). 

Duration – Sunday early morning till late evening. 

Distance – 480 Kms Return(Chennai – Pondy- Pichavaram- Pondy - Chennai) (Chennai – Pondy >165kms) (Pondy - Pichavaram >75Kms) 

Expense – 1000 /-Approx (including Shared Transport, Food, Boat Rent etc.(Optional - 250 extra for motor Boats)