What to expect
Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi)
A coastal beach point near the old port town of Kottaipattinam on the Bay of Bengal/Palk Strait, a local seaside outing spot with an active fishing harbour. This beach guide is organized from Aranthangi in Pudukkottai 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 beach stays, seafood restaurants, taxis, cafes, rentals and sunset-friendly local services should be verified around Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi).
Practical guide
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Typebeach
Nearest baseAranthangi
DistrictPudukkottai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi) is planned from Aranthangi, one of the travel bases in Pudukkottai district. Use Aranthangi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Aranthangi or nearby in Pudukkottai, 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 Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi)Seasonal guide
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Today at Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi)
Sunrise6:04 am
Sunset6:23 pm
Golden hour best light5:23 pm–6:23 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:23 pm–6:48 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is monsoon season: the sea gets rough, swimming is often unsafe and boat services can be suspended. Follow lifeguard and local warnings, and expect changeable conditions.
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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Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi) — at a glance
TimingsOpen all day; best visited in daylight
Best timeOct-Feb (plains hot Mar-Jun)
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi)
Nearest railway Aranthangi ~25 km or Pudukkottai (PDKT) ~55 km; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~90 km
Getting around Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi)
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 Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi)
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 Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi)
heritageVijaya Raghunatha Thondaman Palace (Pudukkottai Palace) 58.5 km · ~97 min by cab · straight line
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Where Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi) is
Good to know
Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi)?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open all day; best visited in daylight.
How do I reach Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi)?
Base yourself in Aranthangi or nearby in Pudukkottai, 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 Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi)?
About an hour.
What else is near Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi)?
Nearby you can pair Aranthangi Fort (30.5 km), Arangulanathar Temple (Haratheertheeswarar) (51.9 km), Thirukkattalai Sundareswarar Temple (55.4 km), Vijaya Raghunatha Thondaman Palace (Pudukkottai Palace) (58.5 km).
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We have not published a story about Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi) itself yet. These cover Aranthangi, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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Image credits
- Kottaipattinam Beach (Pudukkudi):Vjmadurai · CC BY-SA 4.0