Local favourite lake · Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Birds Enclosure

Birds Enclosure is a lake in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is about 12 km by road from Chennai, and Snake Park (1 km) is the must-see nearby.

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Birds Enclosure: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Birds Enclosure

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Birds Enclosure: timings and tips

Typical hours: Viewpoints and gardens are usually open from morning to sunset; dam crests and gates are often restricted. These are typical for lakes, dams & reservoirs in India; hours for this lake are not listed yet. If you know them, post an update.

  • Swimming is dangerous and usually not allowed.
  • Photography of dam structures may be restricted; follow the signs.
  • Water levels are highest after the monsoon (September–November).

How to reach Birds Enclosure — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 13.00400, 80.23801. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Birds Enclosure

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Birds Enclosure?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the timings of Birds Enclosure?

Hours for Birds Enclosure are not published here. Typical for lakes, dams & reservoirs in India: Viewpoints and gardens are usually open from morning to sunset; dam crests and gates are often restricted. Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.

How far is Birds Enclosure from Chennai?

Birds Enclosure is about 12 km by road from Chennai (9 km straight line), 141 km from Tirupati and 150 km from Vellore. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.

What are the places to visit near Birds Enclosure?

Nearby: Snake Park (attraction, 0 km), Guindy National Park (sanctuary, 0 km), Madhya Kailash (temple, 1 km), Birla Planetarium (attraction, 1 km), MGR Film City (attraction, 2 km), Brodie Castle (attraction, 4 km).