Pichavaram Chidambaram

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Hey, if you cannot afford a trip to Amazon but really wish to visit a similar place and that too by keeping within your budget then you must try out the Indian Amazon, which is known as Pichavaram! For sure, Pichavaram will liven up your trip to Chidambaram. Well, Chidambaram is one of the most celebrated and ancient shrines located in India. This place is of great religious as well as historic importance. Chidambaram is being associated with the Nataraja temple. Lord Nataraj is the Lord Shiva in his Ananda Tandava Pose.

However, Chidambaram is one of the Panchabhoota Stalams, which signify the five elements including water (Tiruvanaikka), wind (kalahasti), fire (tiruvannamalai), earth (Kanchipuram) and space (Chidambaram). Well, the word Chidambaram is derived from the word 'Chit Ambaram'. The word literally means the sky, which is being permeated by an atmosphere of the intelligence and wisdom. In the earlier times, the city was part of the Chola dynasty. Today, Chidambaram is one of the important pilgrimage centers in India. Here, one can find numerous tourist attractions, which includes Nataraja Temple or Chidambaram Temple, Annamalai University, Neyveli, Pichavaram, Poompuhar and many more. So, here let us explore about Pichavaram.

Very few people are acquainted of the existence of this place, which is known as Pichavara. Nevertheless, many tourist and occasional visitor visit this place to soak the natural beauty of their surroundings. Pichavaram is situated at a distance of near about 16 kms from Chidambaram city. Moreover, it is just 75 Kms towards south from Pondicherry. Pichavaram mangrove forest constitutes a unique ecosystem. Pichavaram town ranks amongst the most lovely and wonderful scenic spot with the abundant and varied tourism resources. The backwaters are being well connected with the Vallar and Coleroon system. This system provides abundant scope for the water sports activities such as rowing, kayaking, and canoeing.

Pichavaram forest provides cruises of waterscape as well as backwater. However, it also combines another rare occurrence, the Mangrove forest. The forest is being found in the coastal area of the sub tropical and tropical regions of the salin water. Here, the mangrove forest trees are being permanently rooted in a few feet of water. Moreover, the Mangrove tree has very well adapted itself to the natural challenges of the environment. Therefore, they not only survive here, but also thrive in all the natural conditions. The Mangroves of Pichavaram are being considered among the healthiest mangrove in the world. Pichavaram mangrove forests not only counter the erosion caused by the wind and waves but it is also responsible for the reclaiming of the land!

The pichavram consists of number of islands. The islands located here intersperse a vast expanse of water as well green tress. Pichavaram island area covers near about 2800 acres of land. Well, this area is very beautiful separated from the sea by a sand bar, which adds an extra ordinary beauty and loveliness to island. The rare species found here such as Avicennia and Rhizophora presents a special attraction to a botanist. To the other extend the lovely sight of numerous birds such as water snipes, cormorants, storks, herons, egrets, spoonbills and pelicans hold a great interest. For accommodation at Pichavaram, one can find several options, which includes TTDC houses, TTD's Aringar Anna Tourists Complex houses, Youth hostels, Cottages, and many more according to your budget and requirement.

However, one will surely enjoy the trip to Pichavaram in the thick mangrove forest. So, plan your trip at the earliest and enjoy the nature!