Kunthukal Beach / Kunthu kal Beach, Kunthukal, Pamban in Rameswaram – Best Beach in Rameshwaram for family & friends – Visit, Travel Guide
– beach for watersports & swimming in gulf of mannar
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Kunthukal beach is the most beautiful relaxing and peaceful beach located on the bank of the Gulf of Mannar in Kunthukal village in Pamban, Rameshwaram. This beach is mostly less crowded and also has fewer sea waves, which makes Kunthukal beach a great tourist place in Rameswaram and an ideal beach for a picnic for kids, family, and friends groups for watersports and swimming.
The crystal clear blue sea water attracts tourists to enjoy the relaxing environment of the beach and also makes this beach one of the Best places for photoshoots in Rameshwaram. There is no nearby shop found, so always carry drinking water and food while visiting this place. Rameshwaram is nearly about 12 KM from this beach. We can also spot many fishing boats.
Kunthukal beach is behind Swami Vivekananda’s memorial hall. Swami Vivekananda, who represented India at the 1893 Parliament of the World’s Religions in which he gave a historical speech about the greatness of India and Hinduism. On return of Swami Vivekananda near the fishing village of Pambhan, the King Raja Baskara Sethupathy knelt down on his knees and welcomed Swamiji, which gave the name of this place as “Kunthukal” (குந்துக்கால்) in which means Kneeling down in the Tamil language.
Just near this beach is the Marine Museum called the Marine Interpretation cum Museum Centre along with an aquarium that showcases various marine species found in the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve. The Marine Museum also has a children’s park.
Travel Tips for visiting Kunthukal Beach, Kunthukal, Pamban in Rameswaram:
Kunthukal Beach Address:
Kunthukal Beach, Kunthukal, Pamban, Tamil Nadu 623526
How to reach Kunthukal Beach, Kunthukal, Pamban in Rameswaram :
On Road: Kunthukal is 12 kilometres away from Rameswaram. Rameswaram is well connected by road a with other important cities. It is easily accessible. on the way to Rameswaram after crossing the great Pamban bridge, there is a board of village name Akkamadam, we have to take a direct left to it, the roads take us to Vivekananda memorial after few minutes of travelling.
Nearest Airport: The nearest airport is at Madurai, 163 kilometres from Rameswaram.
Nearest Railway Station: Nearest Railway station PAMBAN JN ( Station code PBM ), MANDAPAM (MMM) and RAMESWARAM ( Station code RMM).
Check out and enjoy the photo captures of Kunthukal Beach, Kunthukal, Pamban in Rameswaram.
Vivekananda Memorial Hall, Kunthukal Beach, Pamban in Rameswaram
Marine Museum Cum Interpretation Centre, Kunthukal Beach, Pamban in Rameswaram
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