What to expect
Melaselvanur-Keelaselvanur Bird Sanctuary
A 5.93 sq km protected wetland notified in 1998, spread across the Melaselvanur and Keelaselvanur village tanks in Kadaladi taluk. Considered the best heronry in Ramanathapuram district, it hosts breeding and migratory water birds from October to February, including the near-threatened spot-billed pelican, painted stork, Asian openbill stork, herons, egrets, ibises and spoonbills. Surveys have documented over 100 bird species at the site.
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Typewildlife
Nearest baseKadaladi
DistrictRamanathapuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Melaselvanur-Keelaselvanur Bird Sanctuary is planned from Kadaladi, one of the travel bases in Ramanathapuram district. Use Kadaladi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kadaladi or nearby in Ramanathapuram, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Melaselvanur-Keelaselvanur Bird Sanctuary
Sunrise6:07 am
Sunset6:25 pm
Golden hour best light5:25 pm–6:25 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:25 pm–6:50 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 82%
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Tamil Nadu. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Melaselvanur-Keelaselvanur Bird Sanctuary — at a glance
TimingsOpen daylight hours; early morning is best for bird activity
Best timeOctober to February, the migratory bird season
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Melaselvanur-Keelaselvanur Bird Sanctuary
Nearest town Kadaladi; nearest railway Ramanathapuram (~36 km); Madurai Airport (IXM) ~85 km
Getting around Melaselvanur-Keelaselvanur Bird Sanctuary
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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Melaselvanur-Keelaselvanur Bird Sanctuary — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Melaselvanur-Keelaselvanur Bird Sanctuary?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Melaselvanur-Keelaselvanur Bird Sanctuary?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daylight hours; early morning is best for bird activity.
How do I reach Melaselvanur-Keelaselvanur Bird Sanctuary?
Base yourself in Kadaladi or nearby in Ramanathapuram, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Melaselvanur-Keelaselvanur Bird Sanctuary?
About an hour.
What else is near Melaselvanur-Keelaselvanur Bird Sanctuary?
Nearby you can pair Valinokkam Beach (12.1 km), Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary (13.9 km), Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary (15.1 km), Uthirakosamangai Mangalanathar Temple (22.9 km).
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