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Pulicat Lake is another destination close by which can be visited for backwaters, migratory birds and boating. If lucky, you might spot some pelicans there.
Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary is a sanctuary for birds, 759 km2 (293 sq mi) in area, located in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh and a protected area of the Thiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu, India. Pulicat Lake is the second largest brackish-water eco-system in India after Chilka lake in Orissa. The sanctuary's international name is Pulicat Lake Wildlife Sanctuary.
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The gallery faces the two launch pads and can accommodate 5,000 people. The gallery allows you to watch rockets soaring into the sky.