Pulicat Lake, Andhra Pradesh Sector

Pulicat Lake is India's second largest brackish water lagoon, straddling the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, with its northern sector located near Sullurpeta in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. Separated from the Bay of Bengal by the barrier island of Sriharikota, the shallow lagoon is noted for its extensive mudflats, mangroves and seasonal flamingo congregations. The Andhra Pradesh sector forms part of the Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary and is a prominent destination for birdwatching and boating.

Visitors to the Andhra Pradesh sector near Sullurpeta can expect a vast, shallow brackish water lagoon with mudflats, mangrove patches and open water. The area is accessed via Sullurpeta village and local boat jetties. Visitors can take shared or private boat rides on the lake, observe migratory birds including flamingos, pelicans, herons and waders, and view the Sriharikota barrier island in the distance. The landscape is flat and natural with fishing hamlets along the shore.