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Poompuhar Beach
The Bay of Bengal beach at Poompuhar, near the mouth of the Kaveri and the site of the ancient Chola port of Kaveripoompattinam. This beach guide is organized from Poompuhar in Mayiladuthurai district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which beach stays, seafood restaurants, taxis, cafes, rentals and sunset-friendly local services should be verified around Poompuhar Beach.
Practical guide
Plan Poompuhar Beach
Typebeach
Nearest basePoompuhar
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/basePoompuhar
DistrictMayiladuthurai
Place typebeach
Time neededAbout an hour.
The Bay of Bengal beach at Poompuhar, near the mouth of the Kaveri and the site of the ancient Chola port of Kaveripoompattinam. This beach guide is organized from Poompuhar in Mayiladuthurai district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which beach stays, seafood restaurants, taxis, cafes, rentals and sunset-friendly local services should be verified around Poompuhar Beach.
Poompuhar Beach is planned from Poompuhar, one of the travel bases in Mayiladuthurai district. Use Poompuhar for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Poompuhar Beach — at a glance
TimingsOpen 24 hrs (daylight recommended)
Best timeNov-Feb
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Poompuhar Beach
Sirkazhi ~19 km; Mayiladuthurai Jn ~28 km
Combine with the Poompuhar heritage sites and Silappathikaram gallery; undertow can be strong.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Poompuhar or nearby in Mayiladuthurai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Poompuhar Beach — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Poompuhar Beach?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Poompuhar Beach?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open 24 hrs (daylight recommended). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Poompuhar Beach?
Base yourself in Poompuhar or nearby in Mayiladuthurai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Poompuhar Beach?
About an hour.
What else is near Poompuhar Beach?
Nearby you can pair Poompuhar (Kaveripoompattinam) (350 m), Sayavaneswarar Temple, Sayavanam (Tiruchaikadu) (1.1 km), Nagannathaswamy Temple, Keelaperumpallam (2.6 km), Pallavaneswarar Temple, Poompuhar (3.1 km).
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- Poompuhar Beach:Destination8infinity · CC BY-SA 4.0