Cuddalore
Cuddalore
Place ID: 15 | Loc ID: 24
Cuddalore's "special" attributes include its status as a historic port city, its diverse tourist attractions, and key agricultural products. Highlights include the beaches like Silver Beach, the Pichavaram Mangrove Forest, and numerous temples such as the Padaleeswarar Temple. Agriculturally, it's known for cashew nuts and sugarcane.
Attractions
Beaches: Silver Beach (the second longest on the Coromandel Coast), Samiyar Pettai Beach, and Kodiyampalayam Beach are notable for their scenery.
Mangrove Forest: Pichavaram, one of the largest mangrove forests in the world, is a scenic site with unique flora and a destination for migrating birds.
Temples: The city is home to several significant temples, including the Padaleeswarar Temple, the Devanathaswamy Temple, and the Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple.
Other: Other points of interest include Veeranam Lake and the Porto Novo Light House.
Agriculture
Cashew nuts: The district is a major center for cashew nut production.
Sugarcane: It is also known as the "Sugarbowl of Tamil Nadu" for its sugarcane cultivation.
Panruti Jack: The district is famous for its sweet jackfruit, known locally as "Panruti Jack".
Speciality: Sugar Bowl of Tamil Nadu
District Info: Cuddalore
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