{"id":850,"date":"2022-02-11T03:14:31","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T03:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/?p=850"},"modified":"2022-11-29T14:56:37","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T09:26:37","slug":"offbeat-places-in-tamil-nadu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/offbeat-places-in-tamil-nadu\/","title":{"rendered":"Offbeat Places in Coastal Tamil Nadu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The coastline of Tamil Nadu, popularly known as the Coromandel Coast is home to some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/BIdhxrCJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">best tourist places in Tamil Nadu<\/a>. Pondicherry, Rameswaram and Kanyakumari are some of the top destinations along the Coromandel Coast and are usually flooded with tourists. However, the coastal belt between Pondicherry and Kanyakumari has a few hidden gems of <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/destinations\/india\/tamil-nadu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tamil Nadu<\/a> that many tourists are unaware of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I usually like places that are away from the madding crowd. I have been traveling along the coastal region of Tamil Nadu for the past 10 years. This is also my favorite belt for the Christmas holidays. You will not find many tourists at these places even during the peak season. Surprised?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s check out these undiscovered gems of Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/offbeat-places-in-tamil-nadu\/#1-fort-st-david-and-silver-beach-at-cuddalore\" title=\"(1) Fort St. David and Silver Beach at Cuddalore\">(1) Fort St. David and Silver Beach at Cuddalore<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/offbeat-places-in-tamil-nadu\/#getting-there\" title=\"Getting there:\">Getting there:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/offbeat-places-in-tamil-nadu\/#2-killai-backwater-region-mangrove-bay-eco-camp\" title=\"(2) Killai Backwater Region (Mangrove Bay Eco Camp)\">(2) Killai Backwater Region (Mangrove Bay Eco Camp)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/offbeat-places-in-tamil-nadu\/#getting-there-2\" title=\"Getting there:\">Getting there:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/offbeat-places-in-tamil-nadu\/#3-denmark-of-india-tharangambadi\" title=\"(3) Denmark of India (Tharangambadi)\">(3) Denmark of India (Tharangambadi)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/offbeat-places-in-tamil-nadu\/#getting-there-3\" title=\"Getting there:\">Getting there:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/offbeat-places-in-tamil-nadu\/#4-velankanni-%e2%80%93-lourdes-of-india\" title=\"(4) Velankanni &#8211; Lourdes of India\">(4) Velankanni &#8211; Lourdes of India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/offbeat-places-in-tamil-nadu\/#getting-there-4\" title=\"Getting there:\">Getting there:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/offbeat-places-in-tamil-nadu\/#5-kathadi-village-near-rameswaram\" title=\"(5) Kathadi Village near Rameswaram\">(5) Kathadi Village near Rameswaram<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/offbeat-places-in-tamil-nadu\/#getting-there-5\" title=\"Getting there:\">Getting there:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/offbeat-places-in-tamil-nadu\/#6-manapad-%e2%80%93-indias-european-village\" title=\"(6) Manapad &#8211; India\u2019s European Village\">(6) Manapad &#8211; India\u2019s European Village<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/offbeat-places-in-tamil-nadu\/#getting-there-6\" title=\"Getting there:\">Getting there:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/offbeat-places-in-tamil-nadu\/#in-summary\" title=\"In Summary\">In Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-fort-st-david-and-silver-beach-at-cuddalore\"><\/span><strong>(1) Fort St. David and Silver Beach at Cuddalore<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cuddalore is a small fishing town on the Coromandel Coast and was once a major seaport during the British colonial era. Many streets in Cuddalore have still retained their original British names. It is an offbeat location with a virgin beach and comfortable pocket-friendly accommodation options. Silver beach in Cuddalore is the second longest beach on the Coromandel Coast. It is a virgin beach away from the busy city and off the tourist radar.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Silver-Beach-Cuddalore-Pondicherry-Turuhi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Silver-Beach-Cuddalore-Pondicherry-Turuhi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Silver-Beach-Cuddalore-Pondicherry-Turuhi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Silver-Beach-Cuddalore-Pondicherry-Turuhi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Silver-Beach-Cuddalore-Pondicherry-Turuhi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Silver-Beach-Cuddalore-Pondicherry-Turuhi-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Sunrise at Silver beach in Cuddalore<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is where the British built Fort St. David, one of the three important forts built by the empire. British East India Company bought Devanampatnam fort in 1690 from the Marathas and named it Fort St. David. It has a fascinating <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fort_St._David\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">history<\/a>. The fort became the British headquarters for South India in 1746.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/interesting-facts-about-tamil-nadu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interesting Facts About Tamil Nadu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Fort-St.-David-Cuddalore-Pondicherry-Turuhi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-854\" width=\"840\" height=\"840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Fort-St.-David-Cuddalore-Pondicherry-Turuhi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Fort-St.-David-Cuddalore-Pondicherry-Turuhi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Fort-St.-David-Cuddalore-Pondicherry-Turuhi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Fort-St.-David-Cuddalore-Pondicherry-Turuhi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Fort-St.-David-Cuddalore-Pondicherry-Turuhi-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption><em>The ruins of Fort St. David after it was heavily damaged during the Tsunami of 2004<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"getting-there\"><\/span><strong>Getting there:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cuddalore is located 170 kms south of Chennai and just 20 kms south of Pondicherry. State buses as well as private buses connect these cities on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/story\/the-french-riviera-of-the-east\">French Riviera of the East<\/a> for more details about Cuddalore and surrounding places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-killai-backwater-region-mangrove-bay-eco-camp\"><\/span><strong>(2) Killai Backwater Region (Mangrove Bay Eco Camp)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not many are aware that Tamil Nadu has many exciting water sports and <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/destinations\/adventure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adventurous activities<\/a>. Most of these places are located quite interior and hence, are off the tourist radar. Killai backwaters is famous for the world\u2019s 2nd largest margrove forest. Kayaking within the Pichavaram mangroves is an adrenaline pumping activity. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/hkAJ3vkM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Mangrove Bay Eco Camp<\/a><\/strong> on the bank of Kollidam River offers serenity and tranquility in nature. They organize kayaking and paddle surfing activities for their guests.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mangrove-Bay-Eco-Camp.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mangrove-Bay-Eco-Camp.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mangrove-Bay-Eco-Camp-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mangrove-Bay-Eco-Camp-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mangrove-Bay-Eco-Camp-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mangrove-Bay-Eco-Camp-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Kayaking in the world\u2019s 2nd largest mangrove forests<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"getting-there-2\"><\/span><strong>Getting there:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mangrove Bay Eco Camp is located 50 kms from Cuddalore and just 12 kms from the temple town of Chidambaram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/story\/mangrove-backwaters-kayaking-adventures\">Mangrove Backwaters Kayaking Adventures<\/a> for more details about kayaking in Killai backwaters and mangrove forests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size:19px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-denmark-of-india-tharangambadi\"><\/span><strong>(3) Denmark of India (Tharangambadi)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tharangam in Tamil means \u201cwaves\u201d and Badi means \u201csinging\u201d hence, it is the land of the signing waves. This quaint fishing hamlet on the Coromandel Coast was the first Danish colony in India for a whopping 225 years between 1620 and 1845. Dansborg (Danish Fort) built on the shores of Bay of Bengal is a history lover\u2019s paradise. Tharangambadi, also known as Tranquebar was the origin of protestant Christianity in India. There are not many decent accommodation options available in Tharangambadi. We stayed at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/Ft3XsIkx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Neemrana Bungalow on the Beach<\/a><\/strong>, which is a 17th century governor residence that has been converted into a heritage property. Even though it&#8217;s a tad pricey, it&#8217;s the best way to enjoy this little fishing hamlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/monsoon-places-to-visit-in-tamil-nadu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazing Places to Visit in Tamil Nadu During the Monsoon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dansborg-Danish-Fort-Tharangambadi-Tranquebar-Turuhi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dansborg-Danish-Fort-Tharangambadi-Tranquebar-Turuhi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dansborg-Danish-Fort-Tharangambadi-Tranquebar-Turuhi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dansborg-Danish-Fort-Tharangambadi-Tranquebar-Turuhi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dansborg-Danish-Fort-Tharangambadi-Tranquebar-Turuhi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dansborg-Danish-Fort-Tharangambadi-Tranquebar-Turuhi-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Dansborg is the second largest Danish fort ever built in the world<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"getting-there-3\"><\/span><strong>Getting there:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chennai (250 kms) and Trichy (170 kms) are the nearest airports to Tharangambadi. It can also be accessed by road from Pondicherry (120 kms) and Nagapattinam (35 kms).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/story\/the-land-of-the-singing-waves\">The Land of the Singing Waves<\/a> for more details about Tharangambadi and its Danish influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-velankanni-%e2%80%93-lourdes-of-india\"><\/span><strong>(4) Velankanni &#8211; Lourdes of India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Velankanni is one of the most visited Roman Catholic shrines in South Asia and hence, it is called \u201cLourdes of the East\u201d. Mother Mary is believed to have appeared in this small village, with infant Jesus in her hands. The Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health is a shrine to the Virgin Mary. Indulge in the exquisite Gothic-style architecture and spirituality of this sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Velankanni-Our-Lady-of-Good-Health-Turuhi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Velankanni-Our-Lady-of-Good-Health-Turuhi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Velankanni-Our-Lady-of-Good-Health-Turuhi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Velankanni-Our-Lady-of-Good-Health-Turuhi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Velankanni-Our-Lady-of-Good-Health-Turuhi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Velankanni-Our-Lady-of-Good-Health-Turuhi-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>The famous Velankannin church: Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"getting-there-4\"><\/span><strong>Getting there:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The nearest airport to Velankanni is Trichy (150 kms) and the nearest railway station is Nagapattinam (15 kms).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/story\/a-sanctuary-of-faith-and-heritage\">A Sanctuary of Faith and Heritage<\/a> for more details about Velankanni, the \u201cLourdes of the East\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-kathadi-village-near-rameswaram\"><\/span><strong>(5) Kathadi Village near Rameswaram<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kathadi is a small village right after Pamban Bridge and before the actual town of Rameswaram. Quest Adventure Sports Academy provides <a href=\"https:\/\/tripadvisor.tp.st\/bYCtpkty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">tented accommodation with a private beach<\/a>. You can venture into ocean adventure activities like kayaking, kiteboarding, scuba diving, etc. Kathadi in Tamil means &#8220;Kite&#8221;. This place remains windy for almost 9 months in a year and hence, it is ideal for water sports activities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kathadi-Beach-Rameshwaram-Kayaking-Turuhi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kathadi-Beach-Rameshwaram-Kayaking-Turuhi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kathadi-Beach-Rameshwaram-Kayaking-Turuhi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kathadi-Beach-Rameshwaram-Kayaking-Turuhi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kathadi-Beach-Rameshwaram-Kayaking-Turuhi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Kathadi-Beach-Rameshwaram-Kayaking-Turuhi-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Kayaking in the Gulf of Mannar at Kathadi village<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"getting-there-5\"><\/span><strong>Getting there:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rameshwaram is located 150 kms north of Tuticorin and 150 kms south of Madurai. There are train stations and airports in both cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/story\/hidden-gems-of-coastal-tamil-nadu\">Hidden Gems near Rameshwaram<\/a> for more details about Kathadi village and water sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-manapad-%e2%80%93-indias-european-village\"><\/span><strong>(6) Manapad &#8211; India\u2019s European Village<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Manapad, a tiny fishing hamlet near Tuticorin boasts of European influence with colorful houses and more than 100-year-old churches. It is believed that Manapad was a trading port during the 20th century. People from this small village had traveled to Europe and returned with the knowledge of European architecture and design. This is the reason <a href=\"https:\/\/manapad.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Manapad<\/a> stands tall with exquisite churches, mansions and smart town planning even today.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Manapad-Tuticorin-Tamil-Nadu-Turuhi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Manapad-Tuticorin-Tamil-Nadu-Turuhi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Manapad-Tuticorin-Tamil-Nadu-Turuhi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Manapad-Tuticorin-Tamil-Nadu-Turuhi-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Manapad-Tuticorin-Tamil-Nadu-Turuhi-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/turuhi.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Manapad-Tuticorin-Tamil-Nadu-Turuhi-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><em>Picture-perfect view of Manapad<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"getting-there-6\"><\/span><strong>Getting there:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Manapad is located 50 km south of Tuticorin, which has an airport and a railway station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/turuhi.com\/story\/hidden-gems-of-coastal-tamil-nadu\">Hidden Gems of Coastal Tamil Nadu<\/a> for more details about Manapad, the little \u201cJerusalem of India\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"in-summary\"><\/span>In Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a quieter and more offbeat experience in Coastal Tamil Nadu, try some of the destinations I&#8217;ve described here. 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