Ousteri Lake Tourism

Type of destination: Lake/Wetland

Ousteri Lake, also known as Osudu Lake, is a man-made reservoir in the Pondicherry region, recognised for its role as one of the prominent wetlands of Asia by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN). The lake extends across an area of about 390 hectares, part of which lies in Tamil Nadu and the remainder in Pondicherry. It serves as a vital habitat for various plant species, fish, and terrestrial as well as aquatic birds. Ousteri Lake is acclaimed for its rich biodiversity and has been designated as an important bird area by the Bombay Natural History Society, drawing ornithologists and birdwatchers alike. It supports a remarkable variety of flora and avian fauna, including many migratory birds that visit during their seasonal flights. The wetland is equipped with watch towers and boat rides, providing scenic vistas and bird watching opportunities. The health of this ecosystem has proven to be critical for regional water management and ecological sustainability. However, it has faced ecological threats necessitating conservation efforts to preserve its natural beauty and biological significance.

Top 5 Reviews on Ousteri Lake

Roving29509460837

Wrote on 18th Sep, 2023

Doesn't Exist - Lake's Bird Sanctuary

The bird sanctuary is closed. There is no local guidance and it's a complete waste of time. Just a round trip around a lake and that's all. Nothing else that's advertised. Not sure how it's called a t..

gracek651

Wrote on 27th Jun, 2022

Beware Tourists

Pretty lake with some fun bird watching opportunities, but beware tourists! Be ready for them to try to wring you of all you’ve got! The boat dock is the worst offender. Board with prices claimed to..

itinerarirasta

Wrote on 8th Jan, 2020

Huge waters but not much else

Maybe we hit a wrong time,or perhaps the changes in the water use pattern are driving away the birds, but this really didnt seem to be worth the long drive out unless you like to just sit and gaze at ..

SBSB2007

Wrote on 3rd Jan, 2020

Good place but needs to be made better

Serene and calm place - but they had no boards and no boats operating. To see birds one has to go early morning - we couldn’t find the boats

aranhaag

Wrote on 1st Jan, 2020

Bird watching is a must

To watch the migratory birds, you need to take a boat ride. In the center of the lake, the birds are found to be flocking together. The boatman will halt the boat at specific places to enable the tou..

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