What to expect
Bommayarpalayam Beach
A quiet fishing-village beach on the East Coast Road just north of Puducherry, within Viluppuram district. It has a fishing harbour and is a low-key coastal stop near the Auroville belt on the Bay of Bengal.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseBommayarpalayam
DistrictViluppuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Bommayarpalayam Beach is planned from Bommayarpalayam, one of the travel bases in Viluppuram district. Use Bommayarpalayam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Bommayarpalayam or nearby in Viluppuram, 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.
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Today at Bommayarpalayam Beach
Sunrise6:00 am
Sunset6:22 pm
Golden hour best light5:22 pm–6:22 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:22 pm–6:47 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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Bommayarpalayam Beach — at a glance
TimingsOpen 24 hours (best at sunrise)
Best timeNovember to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Bommayarpalayam Beach
On the East Coast Road just north of Puducherry; nearest railway Villupuram Junction (~40 km); nearest airport Puducherry (~15 km) or Chennai MAA (~130 km)
Getting around Bommayarpalayam 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 Bommayarpalayam Beach
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When is the best time to visit Bommayarpalayam Beach?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bommayarpalayam Beach?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open 24 hours (best at sunrise).
How do I reach Bommayarpalayam Beach?
Base yourself in Bommayarpalayam or nearby in Viluppuram, 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 Bommayarpalayam Beach?
About an hour.
What else is near Bommayarpalayam Beach?
Nearby you can pair Matrimandir (4.6 km), Auroville (5.5 km), Mahakaleeswarar Temple, Irumbai (7.1 km), Mangala Buddha Vihar, Pulichapallam (12.3 km).
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