Marina Beach
Also called
Chennai Beach or the Gateway to the South, and is a 4.5 kms
long stretch in Chennai. The must visits situated nearby are
Anna and M.G.R. Memorials. It is also famous for the Indo-Saracenic
buildings.
Rameshwaram Beach
It is an island
situated off the mainland surrounded by Palk Strait and the
Gulf of Mannar. Rameshwaram is a renowned pilgrim center.
According to the epic Ramayana, Lord Sri Rama worshipped
Lord Siva here before invading Lanka to redeem his wife Sita
from the clutches of Ravana. It is believed that Lord Sri
Rama constructed the mythological bridge to Sri Lanka.
Kanyakumari Beach
KanyaKumari or
Cape Comorin, the multi coloured sand beach is the
culmination point of India's land. Bay of Bengal, Indian
Ocean and the Arabian Sea surround it. It is also called 'Thriveni
Sangamam'. A breath-taking view of the Sun Rise and Sun Set
can be seen from here. It is also famous for Gandhi Mandapam
and Kanyakumari Amman temple. Amidst the sea of Kanyakumari,
a small hillock houses the memorial of Swami Vivekananda.
Pulicat Beach
It is saline
shallow water spread formed by the confluence of Backwaters,
Pullicat Lake and Buckingham Canal. The beach is situated on
the northern end of Tamil Nadu. A Dutch cemetery of 17th
century is also located here.
Dakhinachitra Beach
It is a new
venture to showcase the South Indian heritage. A visit to
completed first phase of Tamilian heritage is a must see.
The complex also houses collections of various materials of
arts and crafts of the State.
Muttukkadu Beach
It is located 36
kms away from Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. It is an
ideal place for rides on motor boats and wind surfing. It is
ideal for angling and fishing too. Get set for a good catch.
Mammallapuram Beach
It is located at
58 kms from Chennai; It was second capital of the Pallava
Dynasty. Mammallapuram flourished during 7- 8th centuries.
The pristine glory of the 8th century temple adds splendor
to the beach. The monuments of Pallava and the Dravidian
Temple Architecture are the main attractions. Recently,
United Nations has declared Mammallapuram as one of the
'World Heritage' center.
Velankanni Beach
It is the most
popular pilgrim center for Catholic Christians of Tamil
Nadu. The Church of our Lady of Health is located here.
Kodikkarai Beach
It is situated in
South of Velankanni bounded by Bay of Bengal on the East and
Palk Straits on the South. Kodikkarai Beach is also known as
Point Calimere. The Wild Life Sanctuary here spreads in
about 333 sq. kms with 25 km of tropical dry evergreen
forests. It has different kinds of landmass from marsh to
wetlands and backwaters to lake. Many species of flora and
fauna are found here.
Kurusadai Island Beach
This is an
ecological paradise, and is famous for coral reefs and rare
species of marine lives such as Dolphins.
Vattakotai Beach
Overlooking the
sea, it is a circular serene tourist spot located 6 kms from
Kanyakumari. It is a beautiful picnic spot and an ideal spot
for relaxing between abundant coconut trees. |
