Valinokkam Beach

A village on a peninsula along the Gulf of Mannar with two beaches, a wave-washed south beach popular for weekend picnics and a calmer northern shore used for fishing and boat repair. It is well known for salt production, with the Tamil Nadu Salt Corporation operating salt pans here since 1974. The village also holds the dargahs of Islamic saints Peer Muhammad and Noor Muhammad Waliyullah.

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Typebeach

Nearest baseValinokkam

DistrictRamanathapuram

Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…

Time neededAbout an hour

EntryFree

Valinokkam Beach is planned from Valinokkam, one of the travel bases in Ramanathapuram district. Use Valinokkam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.

What to expect

Highlights

Getting there

How to visit

Base yourself in Valinokkam or nearby in Ramanathapuram, 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 Valinokkam BeachSeasonal guide

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Today at Valinokkam Beach

Sunrise6:07 am

Sunset6:25 pm

Golden hour best light5:25 pm–6:25 pm

Blue hour after sunset6:25 pm–6:50 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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Before you go

Valinokkam Beach — at a glance

TimingsOpen daily; daylight hours recommended

Best timeNovember to February, the coolest months

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Valinokkam Beach

Nearest town Kadaladi; nearest railway Ramanathapuram (~30 km); Madurai Airport (IXM) ~95 km

Getting around Valinokkam Beach

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 Valinokkam Beach

112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).

100Police 101Fire 108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline 1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)

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Nearby

What’s near Valinokkam Beach

wildlifeMelaselvanur-Keelaselvanur Bird Sanctuary 12.1 km · ~20 min by cab · straight line

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templeUthirakosamangai Mangalanathar Temple 19.0 km · ~32 min by cab · straight line

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mosqueErwadi Dargah 23.9 km · ~40 min by cab · straight line

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templeAdi Jagannatha Perumal Temple 24.4 km · ~41 min by cab · straight line

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wildlifeChitrangudi Bird Sanctuary 24.9 km · ~42 min by cab · straight line

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wildlifeKanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary 26.0 km · ~43 min by cab · straight line

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townPeriyapattinam 30.1 km · ~50 min by cab · straight line

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heritageRamalinga Vilasam Palace 30.3 km · ~50 min by cab · straight line

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heritagePasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar Memorial 32.7 km · ~55 min by cab · straight line

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heritageAlagankulam Archaeological Site 40.8 km · ~68 min by cab · straight line

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templeEmaneswarar Temple, Paramakudi 42.9 km · ~71 min by cab · straight line

Directions Open guide

islandKrusadai Island 57.2 km · ~95 min by cab · straight line

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On the map

Where Valinokkam Beach is

Good to know

Valinokkam Beach — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Valinokkam Beach?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Valinokkam Beach?

Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily; daylight hours recommended.

How do I reach Valinokkam Beach?

Base yourself in Valinokkam or nearby in Ramanathapuram, 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 Valinokkam Beach?

About an hour.

What else is near Valinokkam Beach?

Nearby you can pair Melaselvanur-Keelaselvanur Bird Sanctuary (12.1 km), Uthirakosamangai Mangalanathar Temple (19.0 km), Erwadi Dargah (23.9 km), Adi Jagannatha Perumal Temple (24.4 km).

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