The old catholic church, a mosque and ruins of the fort make viewing very interesting from the resort. The resort is equipped with facilities like wind surfing and swimming. It is 48 kms from Chennai. This spread of around 72 acres of marshy land with trees ideal for nesting are home to many species of water birds. They nest mainly from December to March.
Winter brings migratory visitors.
Vedanthangal is great place for photographers. Around 24 species of birds flock here. Ponneri is the closest town that can be reached by local train from the Central Station in a couple of hours. A rickety bus takes you forward thence. The little fishing village of Annamalai Cheri is a good point of approach, where fishermen can be persuaded to take you out onto the lake and to its far side.