Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is located at Nelapattu, a small village in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh state in India.

Spot-Billed Pelicans at Nelapattu Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh.

This Bird Sanctuary is spread over an area of 458.92 hectares. The sanctuary is known for pelican breeding, especially the Spot-billed pelican breeding. 187 species of birds can be found in this sanctuary, out of which around 50 are migratory bird species. 

Nelapattu Sanctuary is also the breeding site for white ibis, night herons, open-bill storks, little cormorants, etc. This sanctuary is home to some of the rarest avian species.

Nelapattu Sanctuary has an environmental education center, a museum, and a library for those interested in knowing more about the Sanctuary and its birds.

How Do I Go to Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary?

Bird Sanctuary at Nelapattu is around 80 kilometers from Nellore town, the headquarters of the district where the sanctuary is situated.

Sullurpeta railway station is the nearest railway station to the Bird sanctuary, at around 50 kilometers distance. Chennai International Airport is the nearest airport, at about 100 kilometers distance from the Bird Sanctuary at Nelapattu. Bus services well connect Nelapattu Sanctuary for birds to nearby cities and towns.

Which is the Ideal Time to Visit Nelapattu Sanctuary for Birds?

The ideal time to visit the Bird Sanctuary at Nelapattu is from October to March when the weather turns pleasant. Nelapattu Sanctuary for birds is open from 8 AM to 5 PM.