What to expect
Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse)
The cape at the southern tip of Nagapattinam district where an old Chola-era lighthouse tower marks the meeting of the Palk Strait and Bay of Bengal. This heritage guide is organized from Vedaranyam in Nagapattinam 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 heritage stays, local guides, restaurants, shops, wellness options, transport and visitor services should be verified around Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse).
Practical guide
Plan Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse)
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseVedaranyam
DistrictNagapattinam
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit3→Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse) is planned from Vedaranyam, one of the travel bases in Nagapattinam district. Use Vedaranyam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Vedaranyam or nearby in Nagapattinam, 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.
Weather in Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse)Seasonal guide
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Today at Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse)
Sunrise6:01 am
Sunset6:20 pm
Golden hour best light5:20 pm–6:20 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:20 pm–6:45 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Top experiences around Vedaranyam
2 more places around Vedaranyam, each worth a day of its own.
wildlifePoint Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary
2.3 km · 29 min walk
A coastal sanctuary at the tip where the Palk Strait meets the Bay of Bengal, known for wintering flamingos, blackbuck, and dry evergreen forest.
templeVedaranyeswarar Temple
9.3 km · ~16 min by cab
A coastal Shiva temple in the pilgrimage town of Vedaranyam, historically linked with the Kaveri-delta chain of Saivite shrines.
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Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse) — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours (indicative — confirm on site)
Best timeNov-Feb
Entry: Free (lighthouse climb may need permission)
Getting here
How to reach Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse)
Nearest railway Vedaranyam ~15 km; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~185 km
Getting around Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse)
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse)
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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Nearby
What’s near Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse)
templeKodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai 5.8 km · ~15 min by auto · straight line
heritageChudamani Vihara (Nagapattinam Buddhist Heritage Site) 52.6 km · ~88 min by cab · straight line
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Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse)?
Entry: Free (lighthouse climb may need permission). Timings: Daylight hours (indicative — confirm on site).
How do I reach Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse)?
Base yourself in Vedaranyam or nearby in Nagapattinam, 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 Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse)?
About an hour.
What else is near Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse)?
Nearby you can pair Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary (2.3 km), Kodi Kuzhagar (Amirthakadeswarar) Temple, Kodiyakkarai (5.8 km), Agastheeswarar Temple, Agasthiyampalli (7.5 km), Vedaranyeswarar Temple (9.3 km).
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We have not published a story about Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse) itself yet. These cover Vedaranyam, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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Photographs: PJeganathan (CC BY-SA 4.0), Chenthil (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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- Point Calimere (Cape and Chola Lighthouse):PJeganathan · CC BY-SA 4.0