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TAMILNADU BEACHES



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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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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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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 A Backwater and estuary, Muttukkadu is ideal
for rides on motorised boats or for wind surfing. Hire a pedal boat or a row
boat for cruising leisurely.
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Covelong
Beaches 40 Kms away from the hustle and bustle of
Chennai, Covelong is a salubrious village.
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Themeparks
Beaches Along the East Coast road between Chennai and
Mamallapuram, several amusement parks, enthrall children and adults alike.
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Mammallapuram
Beaches The monuments, scooped out of natural rocks
are of monolithic type. Mamallapuram has been declared by United Nations as
one of the world Heritage centres.
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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, 75 kms away from Pondicherry you will reach Pichavaram. Mangrove
forests could be seen with backwaters criss crossing the entire forest area.
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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. The present complex was designed on the basis of the information
available in the Tamil epic 'Silapathikaram'.
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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 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.
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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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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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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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Kurusadai
Islands Beaches 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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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
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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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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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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.
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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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