Caution
Pulicat Lake in April
Andhra Pradesh, India
The flamingos are gone and the lagoon bakes in the heat
Why April scores 2/5
Weather
Off-season
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good to Sullurupeta, narrow roads to lake. public transport: Buses to Sullurupeta. Auto to lake.. from nearest city: Chennai 60km (1.5h), Nellore 50km (1h). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 2/5. note: Very basic medical. Serious cases go to Nellore (50km) or Chennai (60km).. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: PHC near Pulicat. Government Hospital Sullurupeta — 15km
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Coverage at lake edge. Patchy on boat in middle of lagoon.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Flamingo spectacle amazing for kids, Boat rides available, Educational birding
Elevation
1m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓dedicated-birders
Who should think twice
- ✗flamingo-seekers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — flamingo season at its best |
| February | 5/5 | Peak — flamingos still present |
| March | 3/5 | March sees the last flamingos departing — catch them while you… |
| Aprilviewing | 2/5 | Off-season |
| May | 1/5 | Off-season — hot |
| June | 1/5 | Off-season |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon — lagoon filling |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| September | 2/5 | Pre-season |
| October | 3/5 | October brings the advance guard — flamingo numbers build… |
| November | 5/5 | Peak — migration in full swing |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — maximum bird numbers |
Practical Details
How to reach
Chennai 60km (1.5h), Nellore 50km (1h). Roads: Good to Sullurupeta, narrow roads to lake. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Buses to Sullurupeta. Auto to lake.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
1m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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