Land of Nature

The Pulicat Lake is considered as a historic seashore of the chennai metropolitan city. The lake is also called as Pazhaverkadu. Pulicat lake is a shallow saltwater lagoon extending around 60 km. It is the second largest lagoon in India and the major part in Tirupati district. This lake is one of the important lakes for the north east monsoon. It has both lakeside and seashore development as well as several Special Economic Zones. You can explore this scenic beauty while staying at one of the best resort in Chennai.

History

The Pulicat lake has a vast history and its origin. It started when the Portuguese established a trading post in Pulicat in 1502 with the help of the Vijayanagara Empire. A fort was established there in 1609 after which the Dutch occupied it. Between 1621 and 1665 the Dutch established slave ships and had 131 of them. It was used to transport the captured Indians from the Pulicat lake to be sold as slaves to Dutch plantations in Batavia. Until 1960 it was the capital city of Dutch Coromandel. In 1825 under the Madras Presidency by the British. Later it became part of Tamil Nadu in 1968.

Wildlife in Pulicat

This lake has a bird sanctuary where every year many birds migrate here in the month of October and March. Thousands of migratory birds visit this place every year. There are many types of birds here but mostly we can see Flamingos scattered across the lake, mostly covering the swamp that looks like a lake filled with pink flowers. From the distance it will be beautiful to see the adorable bird and a heaven for bird watchers and wildlife photographers. It is covered by marvelous and adorable birds who add to its natural beauty. This place has its history dating back to 300 BC. You can enjoy the beauty of sunrise and sunset from the best resort in Chennai. The Pulicat is one of the best tourist spots for bird lovers and it is also the home of other birds of India like cranes, flying ducks and so on. It is also the best spot for photographers. And some of the movies are also taken there. It is the place which heals one's mind and soul and gives peace to oneself.

Conclusion

If you are a nature lover and looking for a beautiful place. Then Pulicat is the best place to visit and don't miss this place; start planning your trip to Pulicat. This lake is also the food source for fishermen and the birds. The fishermen catch fish for their living. This place is not only a tourist place but also a place where the fisherman earns. The Pulicat lake Chennai has become a landmark of Chennai.