Velankanni Beach, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu
Velankanni Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu.
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Velankanni Beach is located in the Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu. This scenic beach on the Eastern coast of Indian subcontinent is encompassed by palm trees. There are certain festivals held during the months of August and September, which are popular as well among tourists. Dargah at Nagore, Sri Rangam temple at Trichy and the museum at Basilica are the nearby attractions of this beach.
History of Velankanni Beach
Velankanni Beach used to be the trading port for Rome and Greece. This place is the focal point of journey for Catholic Christians in Tamil Nadu. Velankanni Beach, with rich history of religion and culture, is a popular tourist destination as well for housing the ‘Church of Our Lady of Health’.
Visiting Information on Velankanni Beach
Velankanni Beach is located 350 kilometers far from Chennai city and 14 km from Nagapattinam District. The closest railway station to this beach is located in Trichy (150 km). Tiruchirappalli International Airport is the nearest to this place. National Highway 83 connects this area to other major cities of India.
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(Last Updated on : 03-06-2019)
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