Vedaranyam Lake, also known as Vedaranyam Swamp, is a 349 sq km swamp, stretching parallel to the Palk Strait at
Vedaranyam in
Nagapattinam District. This area is bounded on the south and east by the Kodiakkadu Reserve Forests.
Covered with mangrove forests, this waterlogged ground attracts a large number of water birds. The beautiful surroundings that bound the lake are the added attractions. The area around the lake is famous for salt works.