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Tamilnadu Beaches
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.
Covelong Beaches
40 Kms away from the hustle and bustle of Chennai, Covelong is a salubrious village.
But it is brisk with fishing activities. The sea and the surf here are gentle.
Snuggle in for a cosy sunbath.
Dakhinachitra Beaches
This is a new venture to show South Indian heritage. Take a look at the completed
first phase of Tamilian heritage.
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".
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.
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.
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.
Mandapam Beaches
Mandapam is the main land linking the Island of Rameswaram. It is the Gateway
to many small islands. It is bestowed with a quite beach for sun and surf.
Muttukkadu Beaches
Yet another beach resort created in memory of erstwhile "Kaveripoompattinam",
a legendary Port city, washed away by the sea.
Nagore Beaches
Although religious centre for muslims, the Durga of Hazarat meeras sultan syed
shahabdul hameed popularly known as Hazarat mian is visited by people of all faiths.
It is 6 Kms from Nagappattinam.
Poompuhar Beaches
Yet another beach resort created in memory of erstwhile "Kaveripoompattinam",
a legendary Port city, washed away by the sea. The present complex was designed
on the basis of the information available in the Tamil epic 'Silapathikaram'.
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.
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.
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, 75 kms away from Pondicherry you will reach
Pichavaram.
Tharangambadi Beaches
Another Sea side village, where the Danish merchants settled for trade. What they
left are the Legacies of the Danes.
Triuchendur Beaches
One of the six abodes of Lord Muruga, a Saivite God, Tiruchendur is a very popular
pilgrim centre. The temple is situated right on the beach adding glory to the
beach.
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.
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.
Velankanni Beaches
The most popular pilgrim centre for Catholic Christians of Tamil Nadu Velankanni
houses, the Church of our Lady of Health.
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