The beaches of Tamil Nadu, the southern most state of India have
got a charm of their own. A must visit is the second longest beach
in the world, Marina Beach. Do not miss the fantastic joyride along
vast stretches of sand lashed by the Bay of Bengal. Once the place
of relaxation and sun bathing, Elliot's Beach is now a favourite
shooting location for Tamil movies in Chennai. Your beach vacation
is South India wob't be complete without visiting the nbeaches of
Tamil Nadu, India's last coastal destination for rides on motorized
boat or wind surfing.
» Marina
Beach
Welcome
to the longest beach of India, Marina Beach, comprising of golden
sand, good surf and a shimmering clean blue sea. This beach is counted
among one of the longest beaches in Asia. Its 12-km long stretch
was made beautiful by the wonderful facelift given by Governor Mountstuart
Elphinstone Grant Duff in the early 1880's, and is Chennai's major
tourist attraction today.
» Mahabalipuram
Beach
Popularly
known as one of the longest beaches in Asia, Marina's 12-km long
stretch is a major crowd puller to this beach site. Golden sand,
good surfing opportunities and a shimmering clear blue sea water
is enough to lure a beach lover to this place.
» 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
The
India's Land end, Kanyakumari is a unique beach site because it's
surrounded by three seas, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Arabian
Sea. A major beach attraction, which the tourists can observe over
here, is the breathtaking view of the sunrise and the sunset at
their best.
»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.
»Muttukad
Beach
Muttukad
Beach 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.
