Ramsar Site — Tamil Nadu | Designated 8 April 2022
State
Tamil Nadu
Location of the Ramsar site
Area
1.1km²
Designated wetland area
Designated
2022
8 April 2022
Region
South
Biogeographic region
A bird sanctuary in Tamil Nadu providing important habitat for waterbirds. Supports both resident and migratory species.
Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary
Designated: 2002 · 385 km²
★ Important bird area, flamingo habitat
Karikili Bird Sanctuary
Designated: 2022 · 0.58 km²
Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest
Designated: 2022 · 12 km²
Pichavaram Mangrove Forest and Kodiyampalayam Mangrove Forest
Designated: 2022 · 15 km²
Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve
Designated: 2022 · 527 km²
★ First marine biosphere reserve in India
Vembannur Wetland Complex
Designated: 2022 · 0.20 km²
Other Ramsar sites in the South region:
Ramsar sites data sourced from the Ramsar Sites Information Service (RSIS) and Wikipedia. Coordinates are approximate for most sites. Site descriptions are curated summaries. Last updated: 2026.