A stretch of a beach with yellow warm sand and sparkling blue waters of Bay of Bengal welcomes you, as you enter Nagapattinam. A district headquarters and a key town of Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam has emerged as a prominent travel destination of South India in the recent past. If taking a sunbath, walking on the soft, warm sand of a beach and playing with the waters of the ocean is your idea of an idyllic holiday, then Nagapattinam must be on your bucket list. As a district of Tamil Nadu and also a major town, Nagapattinam is endowed with a rich history and culture along with strong inter-faith influences. The town has loads to offer to the discerning traveller. Whether you are a staunch pilgrim, or a classy tourist or an absolute crazy backpacker, Nagapattinam will always keep you surprised with its numerous places to visit. Nagapattinam's strategic location makes it an ideal weekend getaway for the people of Chennai and its nearby cities. With a strong Buddhist history; a religious shrine where Hindus and Muslims pray together, with the famous Christian pilgrimage site, Velankanni a stone's throw away, Nagapattinam offers you ample reasons to fall in love with it. From temples to churches, beaches and sanctuaries and even art galleries - the several places to visit in Nagapattinam will fill you with an absolute sense of delight. The name Nagapattinam literally translates as the Land of Serpent Gods and the history of the town can be traced back to the times of the Chola Empire.
A prominent port during the time of the Cholas, the place owes its development to this empire. Even Emperor Ashoka ordered a Buddhist Vihara to be built in the town the remains of which can be seen in the form of Chudamani Vihara today. Over time, colonial rulers including the Dutch and Portuguese captured the port town and left behind their legacy that are still proof of their faith and heritage. Several churches such as the Velankanni Church (built by the Portuguese) and as many as 10 churches were built by the Dutch and some of these are today the important places for sightseeing tour. Today, with its so many colours, vibes and idiosyncrasies, Nagapattinam is a popular tourist destination. It is an ideal travel place that attracts all kinds of tourists and that too from different kinds of background. Right from backpackers to solo travellers, pilgrims to family vacationers and even the likes of photographers and thrill-seekers, Nagapattinam welcomes all with open arms. All kinds of travellers can enjoy themselves to the fullest at Nagapattinam. In our Nagapattinam travel guide, we have tried our best to compile an extensive list of all the places to visit and things to do that include churches, temples, Buddhist viharas, dargas, wildlife sanctuaries as well as art galleries in this picturesque port town located in India's Coromandel Coast.
The best time to visit Nagapattinam is during the winters months, from October to March when the temperature is pleasant. However, these days tourist flock round the year as the months of April and May are good for pilgrimage. During the monsoon months - July to September the town looks remarkably beautiful and tourists (though in less number) have started visiting that time too.Your travelling partner Skyout give you option to choose bike scooter or car to hire for your travel.Choose the best option at affordable price.
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