Dhanushkodi

Indian Ocean Beach

Good for Relax

7.6

/ 10 Very good

#52 out of 184
in Tamil Nadu

About

Indian Ocean Beach is located on the Palk Strait (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 52th place out of 184 beaches in the Tamil Nadu region 438.8 km away from its center, the city of Chennai. It is one of the beaches of Mukundarayar Chathiram settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright 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 not crowded place during the season.

Indian Ocean 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.

Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Dhanushkodi Beach, which has a rating of 8.1.

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Historical

+30 ^oC +30 ^oC

Air temperature

7.4 M/S

Wind

+31 ^oC

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Mukundarayar Chathiram, Tamil Nadu,

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Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

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7.5/10

Amenities

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1/10

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Indian Ocean Beach is located in Tamil Nadu within Mukundarayar Chathiram, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

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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Transport Localities

Transport

JAF• 99.3km
Mannar Private Bus S...• 64.6km
பேசாலை• 51.1km

Localities

Mukundarayar Chathir...• 1.8km
Chennai• 438.8km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Indian Ocean Beach?

The coastline of Indian Ocean Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Indian Ocean Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Indian Ocean 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 Indian Ocean 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.

Indian Ocean 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 Indian Ocean Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Indian Ocean 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Indian Ocean Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Indian Ocean Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Indian Ocean Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Indian Ocean Beach.

How far is the Indian Ocean Beach from parking?

The Indian Ocean 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 Indian Ocean Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Indian Ocean 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?

Indian Ocean 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.Indian Ocean 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.