Beaches are the places where many of us go to take a break from the daily grind and de-stress. The silence and the sound of the waves will reduce our sufferings by half. Some people go on a trip to famous beaches like Goa, Maldives, Andaman with their family or friends. But surpassing these beaches, how many of you know about this beach hidden away in the Kanyakumari district of our Tamil Nadu, full of beauty and peace, far away from the crowd?
The first thing that comes to our mind when we think of Kanyakumari is the most beautiful sunrise and sunset here in the world. Known for its natural beauty, this district is a paradise for tourists.
Located in the southern part of India, this district is not short of tourist sites. Kanyakumari Beach Mathur Tank Bridge Vivekananda Mandapam Thiruvalluvar Statue Boat Ride Padmanabhapuram Palace Kamaraj Memorial Mandapam Thilparapu Falls Bhagwati Amman Temple Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam I can go on and on. That is why local tourists to foreign tourists are flocking here.
Kanyakumari has many tourist sites that are not yet known except the places that many people are bored of seeing. Tourists and general public can be seen thronging Kanyakumari beaches not only on weekend days but also on weekdays. But can you believe that there is a beach in Kanyakumari without crowds?
One of the hidden beaches of Tamil Nadu, Nagercoil is home to Lemur Beach, one of the best beaches in Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Ganapathipuram Beach. It is said to be the sacred beach where the first Tamil speaking monk landed after the Lemurian continent sank into the ocean, hence the name Lemur Beach. Another explanation is that the beach is named after the Lemur, an endangered animal found in nearby forest areas.
Reminiscent of the color of emerald stones, this Lemur Beach showcases the breathtaking beauty of the Andaman coast. It is also one of the cleanest beaches. It has also bagged the Best Beach Award in the India Today Tourism Survey Awards 2023.
This Lemur beach in Kanyakumari district is a hidden gem. It offers visitors a chance to escape from crowded tourist spots to a unique and peaceful place. The scenic views, wildlife and water sports make visitors to visit this place again and again. You can enjoy the beauty of this beach as a one day trip or stay with family and friends for two or three days during the weekend.