:: Chunnamber Beach a famous beach resort located in Ariyankuppam, 7-km from Pondicherry. The place doesn't lack anything when it comes to scenic beauty. On one side, there are the calm backwaters and on the other, a long seashore aptly named Plage Paradiso!. Chunnambar Beach is one place where tourists can go rowing, trekking, fishing and have loads of fun.
:: Covelong Beach away from the hustle and bustle of the crowded Chennai city, Covelong's salubrious beach site provides a nice breathing space and offers numerous with fishing activities. It was originally a port built by Saadat Ali, Nawab of Carnatic and it was here that the French General Laboudonnais landed his troops in 1746. Later taken by Clive in 1752 and destroyed. An ancient Catholic Church, a Mosque and the Fort make an interesting view from the resort. There is 5 star hotel of the Taj Group called "Fishermans' Cove" in Covelong.
:: Dakhinachitra Beach located Dakhinachitra Beach : This is a new venture *o show South Indian heritage. Take a look at the completed first phase of Tamilian heritage. This complex houses good collections of various materials of arts and crafts of the State. It is less than a Km away from the Muttukkadu Backwaters.
:: Elliot Beach located in Besant Nagar, Elliot's beach is the preferred destination for those with a clean atmosphere in mind. Four decades ago, Elliot's beach was the favourite haunt of foreigners seeking a secluded beach to sun bathe at. Following the road along the coast down south from Marina one will come to Elliot's beach where one can spend a few hours relaxing.
:: Kanyakumari Beach famous for its spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days. The KaniyaKumari or Cape Comorin, is the end of the tip of India's land. This beach is an marvelous assortment of multi- hued sand. It is surrounded by Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. It is also called 'Thriveni Sangamam', where you can enjoy the breath-taking views of the Sun Shine and the Sun Set. 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.
:: Kodikkarai Beach also called Point Calimere, is situated South of Velankanni and is bounded by Bay of Bengal on the East and Palk Straits on the South. The Wild Life Sanctuary here spreads 333 sq. km 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 well known for their natural beauty this Island Beach is situated off Mandapam. It is famous for coral reefs and rare species of marine life such as Dolphins. Completely surrounded by a chain of coral reefs, the shallow waters sustain a remarkable variety of marine life - Starfish, Algae, Sea cucumbers, Crabs, Sponges and many more. There is a famous shrine of Raja Rajeswari Amman about 35 kms from Ramnathapuram built inside a palace.
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