Tharangambadi — Travel Guide
Tharangambadi, is a town in the Nagapattinam district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It lies 15 kilometres north of Karaikal, near the mouth of a distributary of the Kaveri River. Tharangambadi is the headquarters of Tharangambadi taluk while its name means "place of the singing waves". Tharangambadi was ruled by the Danish. The remnants of Danish influence left in the town include a gateway with the Danish royal seal. The place looks Scandinavian, with Danish bungalows and 18th-century churches. When the Danish navy landed at the Coromondel Coast, the Dutch captain Roland Crappe realized that it was a perfect place for trading. An admiral of the Danish navy, Ove Gjedde, negotiated a treaty with the Thanjavur king, Vijaya Raghunatha Nayak, on behalf of King Christian IV of Denmark and Norway.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
The airports located near Tharangambadi are Tiruchirapalli Airport (128 km).
By Train
The railway station located near Tharangambadi is the Mayiladuthurai Railway Station (40 km).
Shopping in Tharangambadi is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Tharangambadi to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Tharangambadi means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Tharangambadi is the most importa
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