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Tamil Nadu
Pulicat Beach A saline shallow water spread formed by the confluence of Backwaters, Pullcat Lake and Buckingham Canal situated on the northern end of Tamil Nadu is an ideal picnic spot. A catamaran ride on the shallow water spread and a visit to Bird Sanctuary are two most leisure activities to be undertaken here. A Dutch cemetery of 17th century is located on shore. Although religious centre for muslims, the Durga of Hazarat meeras sultan syed shahabdul hameed popularly known as Hazarat mian is visited by people of all faiths. It is 6 Kms from Nagappattinam. Another Sea side village, where the Danish merchants settled for trade. What they left are the Legacies of the Danes. A beautiful Governor's Palace right on the beach tells you the hoary past. Another ideal shore for sun and tan your skin. The circular serene for is situated 6 kms from Kanniyakumari, overlooking the sea. It is a fine picnic spot, with abundant coconut trees. The sea near here is calm and it is an ideal spot for relaxing. A Port city and an Industrial town. Tuticorin is one of the major ports of Tamil Nadu. Pearl Harvesting is an important activity here.
One of the six abodes of Lord Muruga, a Saivite
God, Tiruchendur is a very popular pilgrim centre. The temple is situated
right on the beach adding glory to the beach.
Also called Point Calimere, the Wild Life
Sanctuary here spreads 333.3 Sq Kms with 25 Kms of tropical dry evergreen
forests. It is bounded by Bay of Bengal on the East and Palk Straits on the
South. It is situated South ofVelankanni.
One can see mammals like bluebuck, spotted deer, wild boar, semi wild ponies, bonnet macaque: water birds like flamingoes, ibises, herons, spoonbills, olive ediely. Sea turtle, starred tortoise, vipers, marsh crocodiles, etc. are some of the endangered reptiles.
The most popular pilgrim centre for Catholic
Christians of Tamil Nadu Velankanni houses, the Church of our Lady of Health.
This shrine is also visited by people of all faiths. The nearest Hotel Tamil
Nadu unit - 14 Kms- is at Nagapattinam.
Yet another beach resort created in memory of
erstwhile "Kaveripoompattinam", a legendary Port city, washed away
by the sea. The present complex was designed on the basis of the information
available in the Tamil epic 'Silapathikaram'.
The historical happenings depicted in Silapathikaram and the land marks mentioned therein are brought back to life here in stone. The Department of Tourism offers conch and shell type accommodation here.
Along the East Coast road between Chennai and
Mamallapuram, several amusement parks, enthrall children and adults alike.
Some of them are V.G.P., M.G.M. and Littlefolks.
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Travel Packages :- 
Beaches Of Tamil Nadu