Beaches in Tamilnadu
Lies
on the Southern Peninsular India. It has a long stretch of beach running over
900 kms. The coromandel coast, abutting the Bay of Bengal, boasts of many ideal
locations for sun and surf.
where...
Golden sands are dotted with palm and casuarina groves. Ruffling washes ashore
pebbles and surf. Gentle breeze sways the yachts the sea and forms small dunes
on the beach, Crabs play hide and seek coming out of one burrow, taking refuge
in another. Sea gulls hover on the sky and then rest on the sails. There are
many more breathtaking sights to please you in Tamil Nadu.
Pulicat Beaches
A saline shallow water spread formed by the confluence of Backwaters, Pullcat
Lake and Buckingham Canal situated on the northern end of Tamil Nadu is an ideal
picnic spot.
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Pulicat Beach
Chennai Beaches
One of the Four Metros of the country, is also the Gateway to the South. It
is bestowed with a 4.5 Kms. long stretch of Beach, the second longest in the
World, called the Marina Beach.
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Chennai Beaches
Dakhinachitra Beaches
This is a new venture to show South Indian heritage. Take a look at the completed
first phase of Tamilian heritage.
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Muttukkadu Beaches
Yet another beach resort created in memory of erstwhile "Kaveripoompattinam",
a legendary Port city, washed away by the sea.
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Muttukkadu Beaches
Covelong Beaches
40 Kms away from the hustle and bustle of Chennai, Covelong is a salubrious
village.
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Covelong Beaches
Themeparks
Beaches
Along the East Coast road between Chennai and Mamallapuram, several amusement
parks, enthrall children and adults alike.
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Themeparks Beaches
Mammallapuram Beaches
58 Kms from Chennai, Once a port and the second capital of the Pallava Dynasty,
Mamallapuram flourished during 7- 8th centuries. The monuments of Pallava, the
proto type of the Dravidian Temple Architecture, lure every visitor to this
town.
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Sadurangapatinam Beaches
This is another fishing village, 16 Kms south of Mamallapuram. A ruined fort
of Dutch origin near the beach houses tomb stones dating back to 16-17th century.
If you are heading further down south,
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Poompuhar Beaches
Yet another beach resort created in memory of erstwhile "Kaveripoompattinam",
a legendary Port city, washed away by the sea.
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Tharangambadi Beaches
Another Sea side village, where the Danish merchants settled for trade. What
they left are the Legacies of the Danes.
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Nagore
Beaches
though religious centre for muslims, the Durga of Hazarat meeras sultan syed
shahabdul hameed popularly known as Hazarat
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Nagore Beaches
Velankanni Beaches
The most popular pilgrim centre for Catholic Christians of Tamil Nadu Velankanni
houses, the Church of our Lady of Health. This shrine is also visited by people
of all faiths.
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Velankanni Beaches
Kodikkarai Beaches
Also called Point Calimere, the Wild Life Sanctuary here spreads 333.3 Sq Kms
with 25 Kms of tropical dry evergreen forests. It is bounded by Bay of Bengal
on the East and Palk Straits on the South. It is situated South ofVelankanni.
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Kodikkarai Beaches
Rameswaram Beaches
An island off the mainland surrounded by Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mannar
connected by the longest ever constructed^ bridge on sea in India. It is a pilgrim
centre.
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Rameswaram Beaches
Mandapam Beaches
Mandapam is the main land linking the Island of Rameswaram. It is the Gateway
to many small islands.
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Mandapam Beaches
Kurusadai Islands
This
is an ecological paradise situated off Mandapam. It is notable for coral reefs
and rare species of marine lives such as Dolphins.
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Tuticorin Beaches
A Port city and an Industrial town. Tuticorin is one of the major ports of Tamil
Nadu. Pearl Harvesting is an important activity here.
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Tuticorin Beaches
Triuchendur Beaches
One of the six abodes of Lord Muruga, a Saivite God, Tiruchendur is a very popular
pilgrim centre.
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Kanniyakumari Beaches
The India's Land's end KanyaKuman or Cape Comorin is unique in being surrounded
by three s that is Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, and Arabian S Hence the confluence
is called 'Thriveni Sangamam".
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Vattakotai Beaches
The circular serene for is situated 6 kms from Kanniyakumari, overlooking the
sea. It is a fine picnic spot, with abundant coconut trees.
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Vattakotai Beaches
