| Location | In Thanjavur district, where the coastline juts out into the sea taking a sharp turn to the west |
| Area | 1726 ha. |
| Forest Type | Consists of tidal swamps, dry evergreen forests and mangroves. |
| Animal Found | The sanctuary is famous for its flamingoes and blackbuck. A vast variety of water birds such as teals, gulls, terns, plovers, stilts etc. can also be seen during winter months. Other mammals include chital, wild boar etc. The water birds of the great swamp and the dolphins and turtles that often come quite close to the shore are the special interests. |
| Annul Rainfall | About 1500 mm. |
| Nearest airport |
Thanjavur – 170 kms away |
| Nearest Railway station |
Thiruthuraipoodi – 42 km away |
| Best season |
For waterbirds November to February; for blackbuck and chital all the year round. |
| Accommodation | Forest Rest Houses at Point Calimere. Catering arrangements provided. |
| Other facilities |
Boats available |
| For greater details | The Wildlife Warden, Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, 110, Public Officers Road, Nagapattinam – 611 001. |
Total Visitors -
from 01 - 04 - 2017 / Last Update On 25 - 04 - 2022