Silver
Beach
Silver Beach is a beach on the southeast coast
of India. It is located 2 km
(1.2 mi) from downtown Cuddalore, the headquarters of Cuddalore district in the state of Tamil Nadu. Silver Beach, however, is
untouched by the busy life of the city. It is the second longest beach on
the Coromandel Coast and one of the longest beaches
in Asia.
Silver Beach, in Devanampattinam, is situated in the
eastern side of Cuddalore and is visited by a number of travellers. The beach
provides tourists an opportunity to indulge in various activities such as horse
riding and boating. Moreover, the beach also houses a boat house and a
children's play area.
It is an extremely popular tourists spot for holiday
makers from all parts of the world. Silver Beach is one of the picturesque
beaches located on the southeast coastline of India. The vast stretches of
endless sea and soft sands on the shore add to the natural beauty of the place.
Silver Beach is an awesome destination to enjoy holidays in a coveted
tranquility and friendly ambience. Besides being a famous recreational spot
there are pristine temples and mesmerizing sceneries around the beach that adds
to the charm of this place.
Location
Silver Beach is located under the Cuddalore district
in the Tamil Nadu state in India. The latitude of Silver Beach is 11.7393⁰ N
whereas the longitude of Silver Beach is 79.7865⁰ E.
Situated at a distance of 2 kilometers from district
headquarters, Cuddalore city, it is also major location nearby the
administrative headquarters of this district. The beauty of this beach remains
main attraction that has hardly been spoiled by any type of pollutants—and of
course busy lifestyle hasn’t touched it yet.
Temperature & Weather
Summer season from April to June is extremely hot at
Silver Beach. The temperature during this time ranges between 23⁰C to 40⁰C.
This time is not suitable to visit the beach is mostly avoided by tourists.
During the monsoons, Silver beach experiences heavy rainfall that is
characteristic of the place. It starts from July and continues till October.
Most of the water activities at the beach are suspended due to incessant rains.
The month of November brings winter season to the
Silver Beach. Temperature falls during this time, with minimum temperature
being recorded at 12⁰C and maximum temperature reaches up to 30⁰C. The
temperature is ideal to enjoy the beauty of the place. The best time to
vacation in Silver Beach is from the months of October to March.
Family Vacation
Silver Beach is a perfect holiday spot with family
and close friends. The place is packed with recreational activities for all age
groups. Adventure and water sports facilities at the beach side draw outdoor
enthusiasts to this place.
Travelling Requirements
Indian citizens can travel to Silver Beach at their
convenience. However foreign nationals require taking visa permission from the
Indian government. Only after visa application is accepted they can holiday in
Silver Beach. Yet foreign tourist must always keep their valid passports and
other essential travel documents with them.
Activities
Silver Beach at Cuddalore greets its visitors with
ample attractions. Tourists visiting this beach love exploring the beautiful
surroundings of the place. The appearance of Silver Beach makes it look like a
separate island, even though it is not so. The natural beauty of this beach is
truly mesmerizing. The Silver Beach is renowned for its water sports
facilities. Tourists here enjoy boating and the boats are also available on
rents for adventurous sea explorations.
Silver Beach welcomes its guests with ample
attractions. In fact all tourists have much to explore during visits to this
wonderful beach in whose vicinity is located the unique South Cuddalore Bay
area in southern portion. Its appearance is truly mesmerizing because it looks
as if a separate island is located while the case is not so. Different types of
water sports are common in backwater that easily separate the main beach from
the structure looking like an island. It remains safest place for adventure
activities for which tourists are augured to rent boats for exploration.
Other attractions at Silver Beach are dense forests
and lighthouse reminding past century. Tourists spend good time in sandy beach
for sunbathing and so do they visit various monuments especially forts for
great exploration. Tourists involve in multiple sports activities while in
Silver Beach. Their common involvements are to enjoy various adventure sports
from boating to horse riding or water sports. Usually summer festival is unique
celebration that literally enlivens this beach from April to May months.
Besides enjoying the usual beach activities, at
Silver Beach the tourists here also love visiting the lighthouse and dense
forests that reminds of the past century. After the thrill of the water sports,
some lie relaxing in a sunbath whereas the adventure one set out for exploring
the forts and other monuments of the temple. Horse riding is also provided at
the beach side that is enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
Water sports
To the south of the beach the South Cuddalore Bay area appears as if it is a
separate island. The backwater separating the main beach from the island-like
structure is a safe place for water sports. Boats are available to rent.
Mangrove
To the west a river flows into dense mangrove forests teeming with
birds. On the coast there is century-old lighthouse. A few resorts have sprung up
in the area. Most of these are sponsored by the state government for promoting
tourism.
Forts in the beach
Silver Beach is also the location of Fort St. David, which has a long history as
one of the three important forts built by the British Empire. An arts college, Periyar
College of Arts and Science, is situated near the beach. There are summer
festivals celebrated in Silver Beach yearly during April or May.
Fort St. David was a
British Fort that the Britishers took over from the Maratha rulers in the year
1960. This fort was used as headquarters during the rule of East India Company.
Most part of the fort is in ruins but it is still visited by large section of
tourists.
Nightlife
It is
an undeniable fact that nightlife is one of the key attractions in Silver Beach
as it has much to offer to tourists. They indulge in the activities like
partying, drinking or simply walking to great shopping exploration during
evenings and do continue till late nights. Perhaps such aspects are most notable
ones and make it easy for beach tourists to involve in activities for great fun
during nighttime.
The
nightlife at Silver Beach is a biggest draw especially for foreign tourists.
Holiday makers love drinking, eating, partying or simply walking on the soft sands
after sunset. The party at Silver Beach continues till late nights and the fun
factor increases with the passing hours.
Tsunami
The
beach was struck by the 2004 Asian tsunami. It was the second most heavily
affected area, after Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. The death toll at Silver Beach was more than
2,700.
Food and Accommodation
Most
of the restaurants around Silver Beach serve authentic south Indian dishes that
are irresistibly good. But that does not mean the place is lacking in other
cuisines. Since the influx of global tourists at Silver Beach is high, the
place has some very restaurants that serve all kinds of International cuisines.
Some of the famous eating joints around Silver Beach are Adyar Anand Bhawan,
Gokul Restaurant, Abirami Craker Shop, Anandha Restaurant, Hotel Sarvanas,
Hotel Atharaja and Vels Restaurant.
Silver
Beach has accommodations in all budget categories to suit the need of
individual travellers. The place has best options in luxury hotels and low cost
staying options. Some of the low budget hotels around Silver Beach are Hotel
Theertha Park, Hotel Durai, Neyveli Guest House, Arcot Woodlands Hotel,
Suriyapriya Hotel, Hotel Vaigai and Radha Hotel. These hotels offer decent
accommodation with rates below INR 1500 for per room/night. Some of the plush
properties around Silver Beach for luxurious travellers include Le Pondy,
Kailash Beach Resort and Club Mahindra. These hotels have rooms available at
INR 4000 onwards for a night.
Safety and Security
Silver
Beach is Cuddalore is an extremely safe beach destination in South India.
However it is essential to maintain personal safety to avoid any mishaps at the
beach side.
Connectivity
It is
well connected to Cuddalore Bus Stand, Railway Station & Well connected to
Pondicherry also. Nearest Air port is Pondicherry.