Pichavaram mangrove forest

Spread across a massive 1,100 hectares, the mangrove forest in Pichavaram is beyond picture-perfect. There are almost 40 islands in this forest, making it the world's second-largest mangrove forest, with lush trees all around. Located in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, the forest is home to a variety of populous flora and fauna and is separated from the Bay Of Bengal by a sand bar. You can drive down from Chennai and get there in about 5 and a half hours. A haven for migratory birds such as snipes, egrets, storks and herons, the best time to visit the Pichavaram Mangrove Forest is between November to February. Fun fact - the mangrove forests are also dunked few feet into the water, which helps to maintain the temperature and quality of it for the inhabitants. Once there, you can try the speed boats and boat cruise with your squad.Managed by Tamil Nadu Tourism, you can choose to go boating for about INR 200. If you pay a bit extra, your boat handler will even take you to the interior part of the forest, where the trees hang right next to your boats! We personally suggest you head to Pichavaram Mangrove Forests in late evenings as it's really hot in the afternoons and the sunsets here are the best! However, to beat the heat, you can also take their first ride when the temperature is pleasant and tolerable. They are open from 9 am to 6 pm on all days of the week. You can even club your visit to Pichavaram Mangrove forest with your next Pondicherry trip. Or you can explo...

Pichavaram is a village near Mangrove forests [ ] Pichavaram consists of a number of islands interspersing a vast expanse of water covered with mangrove forest. The Pichavaram mangrove Forest is one of the largest mangrove forests in India covering about 45 sq km of area (as of 2019). It is separated from the Fauna [ ] The mangroves also attract migrant and local birds including Gallery [ ] •

We studied a tropical mangrove ecosystem, situated at Pichavaram, southeast India. We found 13 species of mangrove trees, with Avicennia marinaand Rhizophora species predominant, besides 73 spp. of other plants, 52 spp. of bacteria, 23 spp. of fungi, 82 spp. of phytoplankton, 22 spp. of seaweeds, 3 spp. of seagrass, 95 spp. of zooplankton, 40 spp. of meiobenthos, 52 spp. of macrobenthos, 177 spp. of fish and 200 spp. of birds. The bacteria performed activities like photosynthesis, methanogenesis, magnetic behaviour, human pathogens and production of antibiotics and enzymes (arysulphatase, L-glutaminase, chitinase, L-asparaginase, cellulase, protease, phosphatase). The microzooplankton included tintinnids, rotifers, nauplius stages of copepods and veliger larvae of molluscs, with a predominance of tintinnids. Tintinopsis spp. alone accounted for 90% of abundance. The macrozooplankton consisted of 95% of copepods and coelenterates. The meiofauna was rich with nematodes (50–70% of the component), followed by foramifera. The macrofauna included polychaetes, bivalves, gastropods, tanaids, isopods, amphipods, cirripedes, crabs, hermit crabs and shrimps. The mangrove harboured a large number of juvenile fishes, especially during summer and post-monsoon. The water was fertile and productive in having several fold-higher levels of nutrients, microbes, plankton and other biological resources, than the adjoining estuarine, backwater and neritic environments. The gross primary product...

If you are looking for a hidden beauty away from the crowds of common tourists, then Pichavaram is the place where you should be this season. Even though it is least visited during the summer season, it is still a beauty which can be enjoyed anytime during a year, especially by adventure lovers, as there is a lot to explore in the backwaters of Pichavaram. Read on to know more about this beautiful destination. Best Time To Visit Pichavaram PC- KARTY JazZ Pichavaram is a year-round destination for all adventure seekers and nature lovers. However, during the summer season, the humidity level rises above the mean level, thereby, making the atmosphere hot and humid. Hence, it is not a preferable choice for tourists during the summers. The best time to visit Pichavaram is from September until the end of February. Mangrove Forests Of Pichavaram PC- Karthik Easvur Pichavaram is famous amongst tourists and travellers for its mangrove forest, which is considered to be the second largest of them all in the world. Spread across 1100 hectares over several islands, the mangrove forest of Pichavaram is one of the rarest beauties in India, which you shouldn't miss as this wondrous beauty gives more than 400 water routes, where you can go boating, fishing and do a lot of recreational activities. The area of this beautiful forest is also rich in avifauna and hence, you can also spot a lot of colourful birds chirping all around and nesting in the region. More than 177 species of birds have ...

BHPian raptor_diwan recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I was bored out of my mind at work on Sunday morning. I had a week off starting the next day, and I was itching to travel somewhere. I started browsing the internet for ideas, and I came across an article about the best places to visit in Tamil Nadu. One place in particular caught my eye: Pichavaram, the largest mangrove forest. I had heard about Pichavaram before, and I had always wanted to go on a bike ride through the forest. Usually, I spend a long time deciding where to go on vacation, and I usually end up choosing a hill station. But this time, I was determined to visit Pichavaram. I gave my buddy a call, the one who lives near Pichavaram. It turns out, he was also back in his hometown and excited to join us for our adventure. He insisted on arriving early, so I asked him for a specific time. He mentioned that even 5:30 AM would be suitable. As someone who values my beauty sleep, avoids driving at night, and dislikes arriving too early, I assured him that I would be there as soon as possible. I was all ready to hit the road with my bike. I promptly shared the location and some pictures with a few of my other friends, asking if they would like to join. Within no time, I managed to convince three of my friends to come along, making it a total of four. We decided to use one of my friend's cars - a Toyota Etios for the trip. We coordinated our meeting and aimed to start early, but not as early as 5:30 AM to...