Located on the
Andhra Pradesh-
Tamil Nadu border, the Pulicat Lake is the second largest saltwater lake in India. It lies near
Nellore and is about 60 km north of
Chennai.
The lake is separated from the Bay of Bengal by a strip of land and Pulicat town is situated at its southern end. This shallow lake is famed for a variety of aquatic birds and is an important destination for tourists. Boating facilities are available.