Veerampattinam Beach

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Location: Veerampattinam, Puducherry, India.

Estimated Visiting Time: 2-3 hours.

Between Pondicherry and Cuddalore, Veerampattinam is one of the biggest coastal villages. Protecting it from cyclones, the river surrounds the village on both sides. The mesmerizing Veerampattinam beach is marked by this beautiful lush green coastline.

Attraction

If you are looking for respite and you are tired of the hustle of city life, then it’s time for you to head to the tropical beauty of southern India-Puducherry. Your perfect getaway would be the blooming bougainvillea and the south and north stretch beaches of Puducherry. Throughout the year, thousands of tourists are attracted by the beautiful Veerampattinam beach with crystal clear water, a long shoreline, and tremendously stunning views. To relax and spend time with family, this beach is a perfect place which is famous for its glorious sunsets.

History

From the nearby village called Veerampattinam beach or Virai beach, Veerampattinam beach got its name. The beach is counted as the lengthiest one in tinsel town and has an extensively long coastline. The beach is immaculate and covered with greenery, due to the fertile soil and ample amount of water.

Inside/Outside Views

To relax and get sun-kissed, most tourists visit the Veerampattinam beach. They enjoy the beauty of the place and also sunbathe. Making it apt for swimming, even though the water at the beach is shallow. For walking on the golden sands and space for playing beach games, the long shoreline offers a good stretch. There, it is also seen that, at dedicated spots on the beach, fishermen work with traditional equipment and nets. Throughout the day, this fishing activity goes on. Offering local cuisine and a couple of mouth-watering South Indian and continental delicacies, it has a few shops. You can enjoy your meal there from patisseries to cool cafés and cherish every moment at the beach with your loved ones. Veerampattinam has fewer tourists, than the other beaches in Puducherry. For people searching for peace and tranquillity, it is an excellent choice, especially to witness the gorgeous sunset every evening.

Opening Hours

Everyday Open 24 hours.

Entry & Others Fees

No entry fee is needed.

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Near Hotels

How to Reach

By Air: Chennai International Airport is the nearest airport. It is 135 km away. Chennai is well connected to many cities in India some of them are Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Pune, Hyderabad, etc. One can hire a taxi from the airport to reach his desired place.

By Rail: Villupuram, Central Railway It, 35 km. Villupuram is with Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, and Chennai by State Railway. The hospital is available from Villupuram to Puducherry. One can hire a taxi from the airport to reach the place he desires.

By Road: Pondicherry is best accessible by road, bus, or taxi. Private tourist buses from Chennai, Madurai, and Bangalore ply to Pondicherry. Buses connect Pondicherry with Thanjavur, Trichy, Chidambaram, and Coimbatore. There are frequent buses from Koyambedu in Chennai about every 15 minutes. One can hire taxis from the bus stand to reach his desired place.