Best Beach Destinations around Kanchipuram

South India is well versed with several beautiful beaches all around it. Even the cities without beaches usually have some in proximity to visit as a day trip or a weekend trip. Kanchipuram is one of the most famous cities of Tamil Nadu. The city is known for many things including its temples and beaches, and to attract more vacationers towards it, the cities geographical location makes it closer to several famous beach destinations of not only Tamil Nadu but India. Some of these destinations even fall on the world map in the list of beautiful and serene beaches.

Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram is one of the most visited destinations of Tamil Nadu. It is not only famous for the beautiful Mamallapuram Beach of the city, but also for being one of the most popular heritage sites of India. The city is full of ancient temples including cave temples of Mahabalipuram and the breathtaking Seashore temple. Mamallapuram Beach holds it s charm among the visitors for its serene environment and cleanliness.

Distance From Kanchipuram: 67 Km
Time Taken by Bus: 1 Hour, 10 Minutes

Chennai

Chennai is full of beaches and Marina Beach of the city is definitely a must visit for everyone. Covelong Beach and Elliot Beach are other famous beaches of the city. Marina beach is the longest urban beach of the entire nation and comes up at the seventh place in entire world. The beach is very sandy and attracts a huge number of visitors every day. Covelong beach is located at a distance of about 4 Km from the city of Chennai and is famous for its water sports including swimming and windsurfing. Palm trees are white sand are the factors which differentiate from other beaches of the town. Elliot’s beach is located in Basant Nagar area and is one of the most clean beaches of Chennai. This is the favorite beach of young generation and is known as night beach.

Distance From Kanchipuram: 75 Km
Time Taken by Bus: 2 Hours

Pondicherry

Pondicherry is heaven for water lovers as there are several beaches located all around the city. It is one of the most visited destinations of India. It offers many things to see including the famous Auroville, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Seaside Promenade and Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus apart from the beautiful and serene beaches. Some of the most visited beaches of the city include Karaikal Beach, Promanade Beach, Plage Paradise Beach, Mahe Beach, Auroville Beach and Serenity Beach.

Distance From Kanchipuram: 120 Km
Time Taken by Bus: 2 Hours, 10 Minutes

Cuddalore

Cuddalore is also famous among tourists as a beach destination of Tamil Nadu. Pitchavaram Beach and Silver Beach are among the most popular beaches of this city. Silver beach is located on the southeast coast of India and is located at a mere distance of about 2 Km from the city of Cuddalore. It is one of the longest beaches of Asia and has about 57 Km long stretch. The beach is famous for its pristine atmosphere.

Distance From Kanchipuram: 142 Km
Time Taken by Bus: 2 Hours 41 Minutes

Tranquebar

Tranquebar Beach is a must visit for people who prefers calmness over everything else. It is located at a distance of about 291 Km from Chennai and is known for its calm and serene environment. The city is also known as Tharangambadi, which means "place of the singing waves". The beach is closely located to the Bunglow on The Beach, a Neemrana hotel property.

Distance From Kanchipuram: 240 Km
Time Taken by Bus: 4 Hours 30 Minutes