About Mullodai Lagoon
Mullodai Lagoon is a coastal lagoon located in Mullodai village within Bahour Commune in the Puducherry district of the Union Territory of Puducherry, India, near the Bay of Bengal coast. The lagoon forms part of the low-lying coastal wetland system south of Puducherry city. It is noted for its calm brackish waters, surrounding agricultural and coastal vegetation, and use by local fishing communities. The site offers a quiet natural setting typical of Puducherry's eastern coastal lagoons.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a shallow coastal lagoon with calm brackish water surrounded by agricultural fields, coastal vegetation and small fishing hamlets. The setting is quiet and rural, with open views of the water body, earthen bunds and narrow access tracks. There are no major built structures or developed promenades. The area is primarily used by local fishers and offers open natural scenery for sightseeing and photography.
Key highlights
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Coastal lagoon located in Mullodai village, Bahour Commune, Puducherry
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Part of the eastern coastal wetland system near the Bay of Bengal
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Calm brackish waters surrounded by agricultural fields and coastal vegetation
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Used by local fishing communities
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Quiet rural natural setting away from urban development
Route
Mullodai, Bahour Commune, Puducherry, India