Monday, August 27, 2018

Veerampattinam Beach, Ariyankuppam, Puducherry

Veerampattinam Beach, Ariyankuppam, Puducherry
Veerampattinam Beach is located at Veerampattinam in Ariyankuppam Commune in Union Territory of Puducherry. The village has quite a lengthy and one of the most beautiful beaches in India which attracts tourist from local as well as abroad. A large number of people take sun bath and relax at the beach almost round the year. One can also enjoy seeing fishermen working with traditional fishing crafts and nets at dedicated sites. Other scenes including fishing boats entering into the harbor can be seen while having fun at the beach.



The beach gets its name from the village located here, which happens to be the biggest coastal village of the Union Territory of Pondicherry. The beach lies between Pondicherry & Cuddalore in the south. Since this village has rivers on both sides, it helps in protecting during cyclones as swell in the sea is taken in by them. The village also happens to be home to the Sengazhuneer Amman Temple. This area always remains green with extensive Palm Groves adding to the scenic beauty of the Serene & flat beach. Much sought after by beach lovers.


The beach is located at about 500 meters from Veerampattinam Sengazhuneer Amman Temple, 2.5 Kms from Ariyankuppam Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Ariyankuppam New Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Chunnambar Boat House, 8 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 11 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 21 Kms from Cuddalore and 153 Kms from Chennai Airport. The beach is situated on Puducherry to Cuddalore Route (NH 45A). The place is well connected to Puducherry by means of Bus and Autos. If you are coming from Cuddalore or Pondicherry by Bus, Tourists are advised to get down at Ariyankuppam Bus Stop and take Auto from the Bus Stop to reach this place. There are also local private and government buses goes very close to this spot, but the frequency is limited. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.


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