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Tamil Nadu, a state where Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of mainland India, is situated, also has a 900 km coastline along India's eastern Bay of Bengal coast. This includes Marina beach, the second longest beach in the world.
Tamil Nadu is also the home of South Indian classical music and the Bharatanatyam dance tradition, the centre of the Tamil film industry, known for its warm and friendly Tamil people, and blessed with sunny weather for most of the year.
Beaches in Tamil Nadu
 Marina Beach, Chennai
This popular beach in Chennai (formerly Madras) is one of the longest in the world. Water sports, beachfront rides, food sellers, and hustle and bustle of holidaymakers are the attractions of this beach.
Elliot's Beach
A pleasant seaside attraction, this beach is a popular getaway.
Covelong Beach
Near Chennai is the relaxed getaway of Covelong Beach. A welcome break from the busy city, Covelong beach is perfect to laze on or if you're feeling more energetic, there are water sports and fishing boats trips offered to tourists. This picturesque beach also has a fort, church and mosque that are worth seeing.
Mahabalipuram Beach
Located 58 km from Chennai, is the tranquil Mahabalipuram beach. The famous shore temple at Mahabalipuram is a place of pilgrimage for religious devotees.
Rameshwaram Beach
The renowned pilgrimage site of Rameshwaram has a calm beach where religious devotees and swimming enthusiasts mingle along the seashore.
Kanyakumari Beach
Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of the Indian peninsula, is known for being the site where waters from three seas - the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean - intermingle. The stunning sunrise and sunset views are also not to be missed.
Please note that there are no nude beaches in India and nudity may offend local customs.
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