Sanguthurai Beach, Kanyakumari

Sanguthurai Beach, Kanyakumari

Sanguthurai Beach is located very near to Nagercoil and it is a gorgeous destination. This palm-fringed beach with its golden sands and glittering sea is a popular tourist spot. In Tamil, Sangu means conch and in keeping with the name of the beach – Sanguthurai, there is a massive conch put up on a tower. Sanguthurai Beach is a pretty and peaceful place, an ideal getaway from the maddening crowds. From this beach, you can see Thiruvalluvar statue and Vivekananda rock in a long view.

Backwater view in Sanguthurai beach is really looks beautiful. The country side surrounding the beach is quite breathtaking with swaying coconut trees painting the horizon in a wash of lush green. Sunset on the beach is a moving experience as the sky turns into a brilliant orange when the sun dips down into the sea. For trivia lovers, you would be interested in knowing that Sanguthurai Beach was hit by the 2004 tsunami that devastated many parts of coastal areas of Tamilnadu.

This white sandy beach offers a perfect option for swimming but one must be cautious as the tides here is bit high. The place is quite isolated and off the beaten track. There is a children’s play area which kids will enjoy. Apart from that there are some gazebo type rest houses with bright red roofs and a sprinkling of small shops. Also check out the mammoth white pillar with the little black conch; it dates to the Chola period.

Sanguthurai Beach is located at about 11 Kms from Nagercoil, 16 Kms from Kanyakumari, 4 Kms from Chothavilai Beach, 12 Kms from Suchindram, 20 Kms from Boothapandi, 20 Kms from Eraniel, 25 Kms from Thuckalay, 25 Kms from Colachel and 86 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Nearest Railway Station is located at Nagercoil (9 Kms) and Nearest Airport is located at Thiruvananthapuram (87 Kms).