Ousteri Lake — the Birding Morning
A freshwater tank and wetland sanctuary inland of the town, with pelicans, herons and cormorants through the winter. A single day out from Ousteri Lake, with a car and driver.
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- Duration
- 1
- Destination
- 1
- Planned days
- 2–12
- Travellers
- ₹2,400
- From, per person
- Easy
- English, Tamil, French
- Pickup included
- Book 1 days ahead
Your itinerary
A 1-day route through Ousteri Lake.
Ousteri Lake
Birding hides
Wetland trail
Villages around the tank
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A freshwater tank and wetland sanctuary inland of the town, with pelicans, herons and cormorants through the winter.
Ousteri LakeBirding hidesWetland trailVillages around the tank
Itineraries are indicative and may be re-sequenced for weather, road or permit conditions.
What's included
What's included
- Private air-conditioned car with driver
- Licensed guide where listed
- Monument entry fees
- Boat charges at Chunnambar where listed
- Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Meals
- Camera fees
- Matrimandir pass
- Personal expenses and tips
Additional information
Everything the operator has confirmed about how this trip runs.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Group size
- 2–12 travellers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start time
- 08:00
- Guide languages
- English, Tamil, French
- Pickup
- Included
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Customisable
- Yes, on request
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Good to know
Things to carry
- Sun protection — the Coromandel coast is hot and shadeless at midday
- Something to cover shoulders and knees for the temples and the basilica
- Comfortable sandals you can take off easily at temple entrances
- A pass booked ahead for the Matrimandir viewing point at Auroville
Important notes
A single day, returning the same evening. Start times can be moved.,Mahe and Yanam are separate from Pondicherry by several hundred kilometres — they are done as their own trips, not day trips from the town.
Frequently asked
Why book with us
Flexible cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Local operators
Curated and run by vetted local operators
Guided in your language
English, Tamil, French
Instant confirmation
No waiting on a callback
Planning Ousteri Lake — the Birding Morning?
1 day covering Ousteri Lake. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with dates and a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation
Planning Ousteri Lake — the Birding Morning?
1 day covering Ousteri Lake. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation