Dhanushkodi

Arichal Munai Beach

Good for Relax

8.2

/ 10 Very good

#15 out of 184
in Tamil Nadu

About

Arichal Munai Beach is located on the Palk Strait (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 15th place out of 184 beaches in the Tamil Nadu region 444.8 km away from its center, the city of Chennai. It is one of the beaches of Danushkodi settlement, just 5.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is very crowded place during the season.

Arichal Munai Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Dhanushkodi Beach II, which has a rating of 7.9.

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Historical

+31 ^oC +30 ^oC

Air temperature

6.5 M/S

Wind

+31 ^oC

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Danushkodi, Tamil Nadu,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Arichal Munai Beach is located in Tamil Nadu within Danushkodi, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Very crowded in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
size&shape
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Cover and water

cover
- Bright fine sand
- Sea bottom - Fine sand
swimming details
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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- Relaxation connoisseurs

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

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Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

JAF• 99km
Mannar Private Bus S...• 54.6km
பேசாலை• 41.9km

Localities

Danushkodi• 5.6km
Chennai• 444.8km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Arichal Munai Beach?

The Arichal Munai Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Arichal Munai Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Arichal Munai Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Arichal Munai Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Arichal Munai Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Arichal Munai Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Arichal Munai Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Arichal Munai Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Arichal Munai Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Arichal Munai Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Arichal Munai Beach.

How far is the Arichal Munai Beach from parking?

The Arichal Munai Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Arichal Munai Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Arichal Munai Beach is May. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 27°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Arichal Munai Beach (Tamil Nadu) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Arichal Munai Beach (Tamil Nadu) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.