Ousteri Wetland and National Park

Ousteri Wetland and National Park are situated approximately 10 km from the town of Pondicherry on the main Pondicherry-Villuppuram Road. The entire wetland covers an area of around 390 hectares and is geographically located in both Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu. It also has a large number of aquatic species and is essentially a bird sanctuary.

There are several small herbs and huge trees present at this place that supports migratory avifauna and native birds. Ousteri Lake and Boat House are also located at this site, which are visited by several tourists. The Ousteri Lake is one of the biggest lakes in the town, which is the major source of drinking water. This site is frequented by several tourists year-round, especially by those interested in watching birds  and boating.