PARADISE BEACH
Chinna Veerampattinam, Pondicherry, India
Paradise Beach, also known as Plage Paradiso, is situated in Chunnambar, close to Pondicherry town. Adorned with the golden sand, this famous and highly sought after beach is always swaying in a cold sea breeze. This is a little-isolated beach, and to reach here, you have to take a ferry across the backwaters, which takes around 20-30 minutes. The sand of the paradise beach is extraordinarily soft and grainy - and a walk along the entire beach is fantastic. Part of the fun in reaching the beach is the beautiful ferry from the boat house-the backwaters on the way to the beach are green and have thick mangrove forests. Especially after the monsoons, the backwaters are fresh and green.
You can spot a lot of birds while on the ride and photography enthusiasts would relish the opportunity to get some great photos here. The currents in the water are high, so it is advisable to not go deep in the water. There are a few shacks along the main entrance to the beach and you can get fresh coconut water and some simple snacks don't expect any fancy street food though. Paradise Beach is a great spot to reach early morning and get a view of the sunrise on the Eastern coast. You can spend hours sitting on the beach and enjoying the waves. A variety of water sports facilities are available here as well enthusiastic tourists can try a hand at fishing as fishing rods and nets are easily available for rent.
Suggested time duration
5 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM | 07:00 PM | 150 | 100 |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Pondicherry Bus Main Station |
9 KM | 917725102000 |
 Villupuram Junction |
41 KM | 139 |
 Puducherry Airport |
12 KM | 914132255506 |
What to Carry
- Carry Beverages and Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Pudukuppam | 9 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI UGRA NARASIMHA TEMPLE
Lord is seen with sixteen hands here
SRI GANGAI VARAHA NADEESWARAR TEMPLE
Varaha Perumal blessed the river Sankarabharani as Uttarvahini here
SRI PADALESWARAR TEMPLE
One of the 276 Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams
SRI DEVANATHA PERUMAL TEMPLE
Mangalasasanam hymns have been rendered by Thirumangai Azhwar here
SRI VAMANAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE
One of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Sthalams and 17th Shiva Sthalam
SRI LAKSHMI NARASIMHA PERUMAL TEMPLE
Varadarajar of Thirukachi have taken asylum during the Muslim invasions here
MANGALAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE
Shivalingam is on square peetam as Avudai and the Lingam portion is made of Sand
SRI RANGANATHAR TEMPLE
Temple was built in 7th Century A.D
SRI SARANARAYANA PERUMAL TEMPLE
This is the only temple where Narasimha is seen in a sleeping posture
SRI VEERATTESWARAR TEMPLE
One of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams
Nearest Attractions
BoatingCHUNNAMBAR BOAT HOUSE
Chunnambar Boat is one such tropical paradise in southern India
FortALAMPARAI FORT
Great example of Mughal Era Architecture
WildlifeVEDANTHANGAL BIRD SANCTUARY
The Oldest Bird Sanctuary in India
Natural AttractionsKRISHNAS BUTTER BALL
The boulder is 6 meters high,5 meters wide,weighs around 250 tons
CavesVARAHA CAVES
One of the finest testimonials to the ancient Vishwakarma
Heritage MonumentsGROUP OF MONUMENTS AT MAHABALIPURAM
Nestled on the Coromandel Coast of Bay of Bengal
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