Lakes & Falls · Around Tirupathi
BV Palem (Pulicat boating point)
Timing & entry
Boating is regular mainly during the festival season. Confirm off-season boats locally.
Best time to visit
December to February.
Location
On Pulicat Lake near Tada and Sullurpeta.
What to do
Boat rides on the lagoon. During the Flamingo Festival, boats run with life jackets and trained swimmers on board.
Distance from Nirvana Backpackers
About 90 km, about 2 hours.
How to reach
By cab or bike via Srikalahasti toward Tada and Sullurpeta.
Tip: Pulicat Lake, BV Palem, Nelapattu, Sriharikota and Tupilipalem sit close together near Sullurpeta. Plan them as one full-day trip, ideally during the Flamingo Festival in January.
Stay at Nirvana Backpackers
Budget AC dorm beds in Tirupati, a base for BV Palem (Pulicat boating point) and the rest of the temple town. Lockers, Wi-Fi and free luggage storage.
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