Chothavilai Beach (Sothavilai Beach), Kanyakumari

Chothavilai Beach (Sothavilai Beach), Kanyakumari

Chothavilai Beach is one among the most important beaches in Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. The beach here stretches over 4 km which make it one among the longest beaches in Tamilnadu. There is a park for children to play very near to the sea. The Beach has a small tower in which we can see the greenery around the sea. For all age groups, it is a pleasant place to sit and relax themselves. It is awesome to see the sunset on the beach. Shallow water makes Chothavilai ideal for swimming.

With high sand dunes in the background and an endless aqua blue sea stretching into distance, the few hours spent at this beach will be truly memorable. Even the drive to Chothavilai is splendid, along coastal roads that offer sweeping sea views. Sothavilai Beach was hit by the disastrous 2004 tsunami but the local administration has done some great work in reconstructing and refurbishing this beautiful spot.

Chothavilai Beach is a great spot for a picnic. Spend a leisurely morning or afternoon here relaxing on its pristine sandy beach and take pleasure in the aquamarine brilliance of the sea. Enjoy a swim in its shallow waters. You could head to the view tower to drink in the beauty of the milieu. If you are looking for trinkets, you could pick up decorative sea shells which are quite popular with tourists.

This Beach is located at about 14 Kms from Kanyakumari, 14 Kms from Nagercoil, 4 Kms from Sanguthurai Beach, 9 Kms from Suchindram, 28 Kms from Colachel, 29 Kms from Thuckalay, 24 Kms from Eraniel and 90 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. It is well connected from Kanyakumari & Nagercoil. Nearest Railway Stations are located at Kanyakumari & Nagercoil. Nearest Airport is located at Thiruvananthapuram.