Notable sanctuary · Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
Karikilli WLS
Karikilli WLS is a sanctuary in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu.
Karikilli WLS: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Karikilli WLS
Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Karikilli WLS — distance from nearby cities
- From Chennai (TN): about 89 km by road (71 km straight line) · directions · more places near Chennai
- From Puducherry (PY): about 92 km by road (73 km straight line) · directions · more places near Puducherry
- From Vellore (TN): about 106 km by road (85 km straight line) · directions · more places near Vellore
- From Chittoor (AP): about 132 km by road (106 km straight line) · directions · more places near Chittoor
- From Tirupati (AP): about 154 km by road (123 km straight line) · directions · more places near Tirupati
Coordinates: 12.59924, 79.84355. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Karikilli WLS
- Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary · Chengalpattu · ~8 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Padaladhri Narasimhar Temple · temple · Chengalpattu · ~31 km · Must-see
- Varadaraja Perumal Temple · temple · Kanchipuram · ~35 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Chitragupta Temple · temple · Kanchipuram · ~38 km · Must-see
- Sri Ulagalanda Perumal Devastanam Temple · temple · Kanchipuram · ~38 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple · temple · Kanchipuram · ~39 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Kumarakottam Temple · temple · Kanchipuram · ~39 km · Must-see
- Pandava Dooda Perumal Temple · temple · Kanchipuram · ~39 km · Must-see
- Ekambaranathar Temple · temple · Kanchipuram · ~39 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Kondangi Lake view Point · lake · Chengalpattu · ~40 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Kailasanatha Temple Karuppadithattadai Kancheepuram Tamil Nadu · temple · Kanchipuram · ~40 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Tamilnadu Tourism Raindrop boat house, mudaliarkuppam · attraction · Chengalpattu · ~45 km · Well liked · Must-see
- India Seashell Museum · museum · Chengalpattu · ~47 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Five Rathas (Pancha Rathas) · attraction · Chengalpattu · ~47 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Mahishamadhini Cave · cave · Chengalpattu · ~47 km · Must-see
- Mamallapuram Light House · beach · Chengalpattu · ~47 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Varaha Cave · cave · Chengalpattu · ~47 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Krishna's Butter Ball · fort · Chengalpattu · ~47 km · Very popular · Must-see
Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Karikilli WLS
- Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary · sanctuary · Chengalpattu · ~8 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Arignar Anna Zoological Park · sanctuary · Chengalpattu · ~51 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Nanmangalam Reserve Forest · sanctuary · Chengalpattu · ~64 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Guindy National Park · sanctuary · Chennai · ~78 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Semmozhi Poonga Botanical Park Chennai Tamilnadu · sanctuary · Chennai · ~84 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Chetpet Ecopark · sanctuary · Chennai · ~85 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Sadhana Forest · sanctuary · Viluppuram · ~86 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Puducherry · ~93 km · Must-see
- Madhavaram Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Chennai · ~94 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Karikili birds sanctuary - Chengalpattu, Tamilnadu · sanctuary · Chengalpattu · ~0 km
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Frequently asked
Is the park open?
No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Karikilli WLS yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Karikilli WLS?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.
How far is Karikilli WLS from Chennai?
Karikilli WLS is about 89 km by road from Chennai (71 km straight line), 92 km from Puducherry and 106 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 Karikilli WLS?
Nearby: Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (sanctuary, 8 km), Padaladhri Narasimhar Temple (temple, 31 km), Varadaraja Perumal Temple (temple, 35 km), Chitragupta Temple (temple, 38 km), Sri Ulagalanda Perumal Devastanam Temple (temple, 38 km), Sri Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple (temple, 39 km).
Is Karikilli WLS worth visiting?
Karikilli WLS is listed as a notable sanctuary in Tamil Nadu on Spotwander.