Manappad Beach, Thoothukudi
Manappad
Beach is the most famous amongst the surfers of India. Its coastline is formed
by several layers of lava accumulated over hundreds of years, providing it the
unique and best wave formation required for surfing. Manappad Beach in Manappad
is located at 8°22'18.9"N 78°03'51.2"E or 8.371919, 78.064229.
Manappad
is a coast fishing village along the shores of Bay of Bengal. This village is
bordered on the South East by wide sandy beaches which are frequented by tourist
from the surrounding areas. The landmarks near the Manappad beach are St.
Xavier’s Church, Holy Cross Church and Manappad Light House.
Manappad
lies along the State Highway (SH 49), popularly known as the East Coast Road
(ECR) in Tamilnadu. It is situated about 58 kilometers from Tuticorin, also
known as Thoothukudi. There are direct flights from Chennai to Tuticorin, twice
in a day. There are trains departing and arriving from Chennai and Bangalore to
the Tuticorin Railway Station; one of the oldest railway stations in the
country.
