Beach Resorts of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is known for its temples and beaches. The popular beaches in Tamil Nadu are:

Marina Beach- also known as the 'Chennai Beach' is a 4.5 kms long stretch, which is ideal for beach lovers who love to walk on the golden sand and want to spend time surrounded by the beauty of nature. The visitors can also visit the Anna and M.G.R Memorials.

Rameshwaram Beach- also popular with pilgrims is situated off the mainland. According to Ramayana, lord Ram worshiped Lord Shiva here before heading to Lanka to rescue his wife.

Kanyakumari Beach- also known as Cape Comorin, is very popular especially for its sunrise and sunset. It is surrounded by Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. The tourist can also pay a visit to the Gandhi Mandapam and Kanyakumari Amman temple.

Pulicat Beach- The Pulicat beach is located on the northern end of Tamil Nadu. It is formed by the merging of backwaters.

Muttukkadu Beach- it is about 36 kms from Chennai, the capital city. Here visitors can ride motorboats and enjoy wind surfing, fishing and angling.

Mammallapuram Beach-is at a distance of 58 kms from Chennai. The main tourist attractions here are the Monuments of pallavas and the Dravidian temples. It has been declared a 'world heritage site' by the United Nations. Velankanni Beach- is a pilgrim site for the Catholic Christians of the state because the Church of our Lady of Health is situated here.

Kodaikkarai Beach- also known as Point Calimere, is a major tourist attraction. Here visitors can also check out the wildlife sanctuary.

Kurusadai Island Beach- it is known for its coral reefs and marine life, which includes Dolphins.

Vattakotai Beach- it is located at a distance of 6 kms from Kanyakumari. Just the place where tourists can enjoy a nice holiday enjoying a picnic or other outdoor activities.

Dakhinachitra Beach is also worth a visit.

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