Tamil Nadu State

Beaches and lighthouses in Tamil Nadu

Coastal Escapes

Tamil Nadu's coastline stretches over 1,000 kilometers along the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. This collection highlights significant maritime landmarks, including the triangular Chennai Marina Lighthouse—one of the few in India equipped with an elevator—and the historic British-built structure at Muttom. The list also features diverse coastal landscapes, from the bustling promenade of Elliots Beach to the secluded shores of Kulasekharapatnam, known for its historic temple and annual Dasara festival.

Coastal Escapes — Map

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Chennai Marina Lighthouse

One of the few lighthouses in India equipped with an elevator, this 46-meter triangular tower offers views of the world's second-longest urban beach.

B

New Lighthouse

A modern concrete tower in Mahabalipuram, standing near the 8th-century Olakkannesvara Temple and the historic stone lighthouse built in 1900.

C

Elliots Beach

Also known as Besant Nagar Beach, it features the Karl Schmidt Memorial, a monument dedicated to a Dutch sailor who died in 1930.

D

Kanyakumari Lighthouse

Provides panoramic views of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, and the meeting point of the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean.

E

Muttom Lighthouse

A British-built lighthouse from 1875 situated on a rocky promontory, characterized by its distinctive red and white horizontal bands.

F

Athiyuthu Beach Area

A coastal stretch in the Ramanathapuram district known for its calm waters and proximity to local fishing communities.

G

Chettikulam Pannai Beach

A quiet beach area in the Tirunelveli district, located near the village of Chettikulam.

H

Leepuram Beach

A tranquil sandy shore located north of Kanyakumari, offering views of the offshore rock memorials.

I

Kudankulam Kappaladi Beach

A coastal area in Tirunelveli district situated near the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant.

J

Panjal Beach

A local fishing beach located in the Tirunelveli district.

K

Perumanal Beach

A sandy coastal stretch in the Tirunelveli district known for its traditional fishing activities.

L

Chettikulam Anuvijay Beach

A beach area serving the residential township of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project.

M

Chettikulam Beach

A coastal stretch in the Tirunelveli district characterized by its proximity to agricultural land and fishing hamlets.

N

Ethankadu Beach

A quiet beach located in the Kanyakumari district near the village of Ethamozhi.

O

Blue Beach - Thekkurichi

A secluded beach in the Kanyakumari district, notable for its casuarina groves and calm atmosphere.

P

Vijaya Pathi Beach

A coastal area in the Tirunelveli district, located near the historic Vishwamitra Temple.

Q

Tōṭṭaviḷai Beach

A local beach in the Tirunelveli district utilized primarily by the neighboring fishing community.

R

Navaladi Beach

A coastal stretch in the Tirunelveli district known for its red sand dunes located further inland.

S

Kunadal Beach

A beach area in the Tirunelveli district near the village of Navaladi.

T

Kulasekharapatnam Beach

Famous for the 300-year-old Mutharamman Temple and the massive crowds that gather for the annual Dasara festival celebrations.

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