UNESCO Heritage
Dhanushkodi Ghost Town & Cyclone Ruins
Eerie remnants of a thriving port town submerged by the 1964 super-cyclone standing preserved on white sands
UNESCO Heritage
Plan your visit
- Hours
- 06:00 AM - 05:00 PM (Police checkpoint closes at 05:00 PM)
- Entry
- Free entry
- Time needed
- 2.5 Hours
- Best time
- 07:30 AM before harsh coastal heat
Local tip
Visit Arichal Munai at the extreme tip where the choppy waves of Indian Ocean meet the calm waters of Bay of Bengal.
About
Dhanushkodi Ghost Town & Cyclone Ruins is one of the most celebrated landmarks of Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu. Eerie remnants of a thriving port town submerged by the 1964 super-cyclone standing preserved on white sands.
Location
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