Velankanni Beach
Velankanni Beach
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bossfernandes
Mumbai, India56 contributions
May 2016 • Family
Went for a dip in the sea somewhere in the evening around 6pm.
Ventured little deep and felt like plastic bags hitting my legs, later noticed a slight pain developing, presence of mind said its jelly fish, came out immediately.
Had stings on my lower legs and fingers.
Ventured little deep and felt like plastic bags hitting my legs, later noticed a slight pain developing, presence of mind said its jelly fish, came out immediately.
Had stings on my lower legs and fingers.
Written 12 June 2016
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ashleysolomon
Pondicherry, India32 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
This beach is located at the end of an avenue leading from the east end of the church. This avenue is lined on either side by various shops selling various things. One get their hair removed, one can get to buy replacement hairs, buy trinkets, souvenirs anything. The ambience of the place is anything but serene as would be expected from any commercialised place of worship.
There are a few decent restaurants near the beach end where various seafood are on display,especially in the evenings. The prices are reasonable
The beach looks really unsafe with strong tidal waves and a narrow beachhead. There are enough warnings about the dangers and electric eels visiting the beach in the evening. Enough people have died here. Please watch out
There are a few decent restaurants near the beach end where various seafood are on display,especially in the evenings. The prices are reasonable
The beach looks really unsafe with strong tidal waves and a narrow beachhead. There are enough warnings about the dangers and electric eels visiting the beach in the evening. Enough people have died here. Please watch out
Written 31 May 2015
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Vijay K
Bengaluru, India322 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
A big beach close to the Church. The sea is quite rough and one needs to be careful. It is a very touristy beach, with lots of vendors around. Good to visit the beach if you are in Velankani, specially after visiting the Church.
Written 29 December 2019
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Cancer_Moon
India213 contributions
Apr 2011
Located near the famous church Vellankanni, the beach can be reached by walk through a row of shops. The wave is soft and goes over your feet like snow. But the beach is littered with garbage and waste. Therefore, one has to tread carefully till the shore is reached. The sand is soft. However, as the sun sets, the wave becomes stronger. Ships coming and exiting from the port of Nagapatinam can be found in the distance. The beach gets very attractive with a full moon in the sky. Do carry a white hat and adequate water and food. The cost of these near the beach is exhorbitant.
Written 30 July 2011
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Sudhakar J
Bengaluru, India99 contributions
May 2018 • Family
The Velankanni beach is undoubtedly a favourite destination for many devotees. But it's sad that it's not well maintained and has become extremely dirty. The church authorities should look into this and ensure they take over and maintain this place so that it can become a popular destination.
Written 2 May 2018
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117cyrus
Bengaluru, India2 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
The beach attracts pilgrims, and the beach is in a sorry state.The local governing body and the tamilnadu government could spruce the condition and make it eco friendly.
Written 4 May 2015
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Bose J
Perth17 contributions
Dec 2011 • Family
The beach is very dirty and fully taken over by street hawkers and littered everywhere
Written 24 December 2011
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Bijo P
Bangalore, Karnataka, India12 contributions
Nov 2011 • Family
Not a very clean Beach, a great number of stalls close to the beach area selling music CDs, Rosary, Barber shops etc which is not apt for a beach area. Guess the beach is also small due to the Tsunami which affected this part of the world in Dec 2004
Written 13 December 2011
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Nandhini
Kumbakonam, India8 contributions
May 2018 • Family
best place to take summer break...it is a ideal place to spent night time...clod breeze in night give peace to mind...
Written 30 March 2019
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Rajasekaran Subbiah
Chennai (Madras), India83 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
It is a very dirty small beach. In almost all the beaches in India, vendors spoil the beach area.
Here it is the worst possible situation with vendors having shops very close to the sea.
If you want a peaceful, clean, long beach, skip this beach
Here it is the worst possible situation with vendors having shops very close to the sea.
If you want a peaceful, clean, long beach, skip this beach
Written 7 October 2018
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viknes0304
Taiping, Malaysia
hello ....we will be visiting velankanni next year 2018.........please gave some info about that ...thanks
Written 28 August 2017
Avoid Week ends , public Holidays. Book your Rooms in Advance or Else you may have to pay Double the Rent as this holy place is Allways crowded
Written 13 October 2018
hello santhosh,
we will be visiting velankanni next month. we just want to know which is the best hotel to stay there with swimming pool. Its a family trip and would be great if you could give us some tips.
thanks
reshma prasad
Written 23 September 2016
Ideal place to stay is MGM residency or Chandra palace which are best of the lot in that area
Written 24 September 2016
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