Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Flamingo Fest to light up Pulicat on Jan 10–11
The Flamingo Festival is a special event that will take place at Pulicat Lake in Tirupati district on January 10 and 11, 2026.
Every year, thousands of flamingos and other birds migrate to this area, making it a great place for bird lovers and tourists to visit.
The district administration is working hard to make sure the festival is well-organized and enjoyable.
They are planning special arrangements at key locations and promoting the event to attract more visitors.
The festival started in 2001 and has grown into a major attraction, with around 10,000 to 12,000 migratory birds visiting each winter.
It's a wonderful opportunity to see beautiful birds and enjoy nature.
The Flamingo Festival will be held at Pulicat Lake on January 10 and 11, 2026.
District officials are preparing for the event, focusing on logistics and tourism facilities.
Special attention will be given to key locations like Pulicat–Nellapattu and Irakkam Island.
The festival aims to attract more tourists through extensive promotion and publicity.
Pulicat Lake is a major breeding and roosting site for migratory birds, with around 10,000 to 12,000 birds visiting each winter.
- Who
- Bird lovers, tourists, and the district administration of Tirupati
- What
- Flamingo Festival at Pulicat Lake
- When
- January 10 and 11, 2026
- Where
- Pulicat Lake, Sullurpet constituency, Tirupati district
- Why
- To celebrate the migration of thousands of flamingos and promote tourism
- Event Name
- Flamingo Festival
- Location
- Pulicat Lake, Sullurpet constituency, Tirupati district
- Dates
- January 10 and 11, 2026
- Organized By
- District administration of Tirupati
- Key Locations
- Pulicat–Nellapattu, BV Palem, Atakanithippa, Irakkam Island, Ubbalamadugu, Periyapalayam
- Migratory Birds
- 10,000 to 12,000 birds from nearly 80 species
- Significance
- Major tourism event and attraction for birdwatchers