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V.G.P Golden Beach Resort
This beach resort is popular not just with the people of the city, but also
with tourists. There is an entertainment arcade for children and for adults.
There are folk dance performances apart from an Art Centre which sells handicrafts
and articles made out of sea shells. The beach is clean and ideal for sun-bathing.
Vandalur
Spread over an area of 1,265 acres, the Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur is
the largest in South Asia and has a rich variety of different species of mammals,
reptiles and birds. The animals roam in natural surroundings and there is also
a special enclosure for nocturnal creatures.
Vedanthangal
Vedanthangal is one of the largest bird sancturies in India. It is a marshy,
30 hectare park with lake visited by over 1,00,000 migratory birds every year.
The majority of these birds can be seen between November and February. The variety
of birds include Herons, Darters, Spoonbills, Pelicans, Sandpipers, White Ibis,
Cormorants, Blue winged teals and Swans.
Crocodile Bank
Not far from Mamallapuram, this crocodile breeding and research centre is run
by Romulus Whittaker. Here several species of Indian and African crocodiles
and alligators are bred in captivity.The reptiles are kept in their natural
habitat in open pools and can be viewed from safe proximity. This farm breeds
crocodile to augment the crocodile population of the wildlife sanctuaries.
Muttukadu
(36 kms) The backwaters of Muttukadu have been developed by the Tamilnadu Tourism
Development Corporation to serve as a scenic picnic spot and a centre for watersports.In
February every year, a windsurfing regatta is organised in Muttukadu.Competitions
in windsurfing and other watersports are also held. Training and demonstration
programmes are held for youth.
Covelong
(48kms) The remains of the Fort have now been converted into a luxury beach
resort which offers facilities for windsurfing and swimming. An ancient Catholic
Church , a mosque and the ruins of the Fort make interesting viewing from this
5 Star hotel.
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