What to expect
Kootapuli Beach
A sandy beach at the fishing village of Kootapuli on the Radhapuram coast, facing the open sea near the southern tip of the district. The village, home to St. Joseph's Church, sits close to the Koodankulam coastline and offers a quiet stretch of the Tirunelveli seaboard.
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Kootapuli Beach
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Typebeach
Nearest baseKootapuli
DistrictTirunelveli
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Kootapuli Beach is planned from Kootapuli, one of the travel bases in Tirunelveli district. Use Kootapuli for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kootapuli or nearby in Tirunelveli, 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 Kootapuli BeachSeasonal guide
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Today at Kootapuli Beach
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:28 pm
Golden hour best light5:28 pm–6:28 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:28 pm–6:53 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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Kootapuli Beach — at a glance
TimingsOpen access; daylight hours best
Best timeNovember to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kootapuli Beach
Fishing village on the Radhapuram coast near Koodankulam; nearest railhead Tirunelveli Junction ~60 km; Tuticorin airport (TCR) ~75 km or Madurai (IXM) ~185 km.
Getting around Kootapuli 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 Kootapuli Beach
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Kootapuli Beach — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kootapuli Beach?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kootapuli Beach?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open access; daylight hours best.
How do I reach Kootapuli Beach?
Base yourself in Kootapuli or nearby in Tirunelveli, 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 Kootapuli Beach?
About an hour.
What else is near Kootapuli Beach?
Nearby you can pair Athankarai Pallivasal (Athankarai Dargah) (1.7 km), Kappal Matha Church, Uvari (20.1 km), Vaishnava Nambi Temple, Thirukkurungudi (20.2 km), Vanamamalai Perumal Temple (21.7 km).
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Kootapuli Beach guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Kootapuli Beach itself yet. These cover Kootapuli, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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