Muthupet Lagoon is located on the River Cauvery delta near the Bay of Bengal in Tamilnadu, India. It is spread over an area of around 6,803 hectares. Some portions of the Lagoon are covered with mangroves.

Muthupet Lagoon and the Bay of Bengal beyond the Lagoon are seen in this picture.

Rivers Koraiyar, Kilaithankiyar, Marakkakoraiyar, Paminiyar, and tributaries of the Cauvery River flow through this scenic area. There are many canals and sub-canals here, which the Tamil Nadu Forest Department maintains.

Muthupet reserve forests cover the Lagoon. The average depth of the waters of the Lagoon is around 1 meter. The lagoon bed is covered with a slit. Tides play a major role in dispersing the mangrove seeds. Point Calimere Sanctuary is situated close to this area.

How do I go to Muthupet Lagoon?

Muthupet Lagoon is around 8 kilometers from the town in Thiruvarur district. Boats are available for you to explore the Lagoon.

Muthupet Railway Station is the nearest railway station to the Lagoon. Thiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, and Karaikudi Towns are around 90 kilometers from the town. Mannargudi town is approximately 34 kilometers distance from the Lagoon.

Some of the nearby Airports are situated at Madurai, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), and Chennai. Madurai and Tiruchirappalli are at a distance of 165 and 110 kilometers distance. Chennai is around 370 kilometers distance from this beautiful Lagoon.