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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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Bommayarpalayam Beach
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Plan Bommayarpalayam Beach
Typeheritage
Nearest baseBommayarpalayam
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseBommayarpalayam
DistrictViluppuram
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
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.
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.
Visiting
Bommayarpalayam Beach — at a glance
TimingsOpen 24 hours (best at sunrise)
Best timeNovember to February
Entry: Free
Getting there: 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)
A working fishing-harbour beach; not developed for tourism, so bring essentials.
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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Bommayarpalayam Beach — frequently asked
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). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
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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