Vererampattinam beach is one of the best beaches in Pondicherry. This beach is one of the best places to visit in Pondicherry. IF you are planning for a Pondicherry trip, then don’t miss it out. In Pondicherry, it is the lengthiest beach, and the best attraction of Pondicherry. Veerampattinam is a coastal village that is situated 7 kilometres away from the Pondicherry center. But you always will get buses to reach that beach. 

What to see at the Veerampattinam beach

This city is very famous among tourists as the beaches are less crowded. Here, also you can enjoy multi cuisine eateries with a variety of dishes. As Pondicherry was under the French rule, the city still beholds the charm with its spectacular architectural buildings and cuisines. Out of the other beaches, the Veerampattinam beach is the most tranquil beach. If you want to see the culture and life of fishermen, you must visit the Veerampattinam beach. The village of Veerampattinam appears between Cuddalore and Pondicherry. In South India, here one can see one of the longest coastlines. 

Why Veerampattinam beach is famous

Veerampattinam beach is famous for its annual car festival, that is celebrated in the Sengazhuneer Amman Temple. This temple is devoted to Amman, who is one of the forms of Goddess Shakthi. According to the Tamil month Aadi, that lies between July to August, the famous car festival is celebrated in a grand way. During this festival, on Fridays, special rituals and poojas are also organized. On the fifth Friday of this month the locals consider this day as very auspicious and a Chariot procession is done in a grand way. On this day, thousands of pilgrims arrive at Veerampattinam from the nearby villages. They gather at this village to be part of this festival. The chariot is taken through the streets and the devotees pull the chariot for a short distance. After the chariot returns to the halting position, several rituals and poojas are conducted. This beach is the perfect destination to enjoy the vacation and it is a mandatory place to visit in Pondicherry tourism. 

Best time to visit the Veerampattinam beach

Though the Veerampattinam beach can be visited at any time of the year, still monsoon is the best time to visit this beach. You can visit this beach from 8 am to 9 pm. So must include the Veerampattinam beach in your Pondicherry tour package.