A day tour of Dhanushkodi

  1. 8:00AM: Sunrise at Arichal Munai
    20 minutes (10.5 km) from Dhanushkodi

    Arichal Munai is a beautiful beach located at the tip of India where the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. Watch the sunrise amidst the calm and serene surroundings of this beach.

  2. 9:00AM: Ruins of Dhanushkodi
    15 minutes (10 km) from Arichal Munai

    Dhanushkodi was a bustling town before it was destroyed by a cyclone in 1964. A visit to the ruins of Dhanushkodi is a haunting experience as you see the remains of the town frozen in time.

  3. 11:00AM: Kothandaramaswamy Temple
    30 minutes (17 km) from Ruins of Dhanushkodi

    The Kothandaramaswamy Temple is a small temple located near the beach and is believed to have been built by Lord Rama's brother Lakshmana. The temple is adorned with beautiful murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana.

  4. 12:30PM: Lunch at the Baywatch Restaurant
    10 minutes (5 km) from Kothandaramaswamy Temple

    Enjoy a delicious seafood meal overlooking the Bay of Bengal at the Baywatch Restaurant. They serve a variety of seafood dishes including prawns, crabs, and lobsters, all freshly caught from the sea.

  5. 2:00PM: Olaikuda Beach
    20 minutes (8 km) from Baywatch Restaurant

    Olaikuda Beach is a picturesque beach with clear blue waters and pristine white sands. The beach is relatively secluded, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind.

  6. 4:00PM: Sunset at Sangumal Beach
    10 minutes (5 km) from Olaikuda Beach

    Sangumal Beach is a beautiful beach where you can watch the sun set over the Bay of Bengal. The beach is also popular for its stunning rock formations that have been carved by the sea over the years.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Arichal Munai (1 hour, free)
  • Ruins of Dhanushkodi (2 hours, free)
  • Kothandaramaswamy Temple (1.5 hours, free)
  • Baywatch Restaurant (1.5 hours, ₹1000 for two people)
  • Olaikuda Beach (2 hours, free)
  • Sangumal Beach (1.5 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹1000 for two people

Useful tips:

If you have more time, you can visit the Gandhamadhana Parvatham temple, which is about 40 minutes (25 km) from Kothandaramaswamy temple. You can also take a boat ride to explore the Pamban Bridge, which is about 15 minutes (11 km) from Sangumal Beach. If you have less time, you can skip the Kothandaramaswamy Temple and visit the Pamban Bridge instead.

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