Introduction

About 32 kilometers (20 miles) from Kanyakumari, Muttom Beach is quite popular with sunset watchers. On arriving into this area you will be faced with a 100-year-old lighthouse from the British era standing sentinel (105-foot/31.5 meters) over a rough sea. Trek further down through the rock tops and take in views of an endless sea with giant white waves crashing against dark rocks speckled on the beachfront (some dipping into the sea). Until a few years ago, the beach though a great sunset view point was not safe enough owing to the slippery rocks, strong undercurrents and thundering waves.

To avert accidents, the government has fenced off the more dangerous portion of the rocks. Today, the beach looks tastefully landscaped with small open huts at various levels on the rock heads for you to sit and enjoy the waves and soak in a spectacular sunset. There are a few sitting benches laid in a circle – a spot mostly occupied by elderly folks who after an evening walk stop by to catch their breath and watch the sun sink into the sea. On weekends the beach sees locals coming in with their families for a picnic. Go on a weekday if you seek solitude and wish to capture in your lens the unspoilt nature of Muttom.

Truly an ideal place to stretch back, reflect on your travels and even fill up your diary.

You can arrive at the Muttom Beach through Nagerkoil via Colachel Road. From Ammandivila it is another kilometer to the left.

Special Attributes

Watch the giant white waves crash against the huge rocks rising from the sea.

Nuisance

The place gets very crowded on weekends.

Dressing restrictions

Dress in whatever you find comfortable.

Connectivity

You can arrive at the Muttom Beach through Nagerkoil via Colachel Road. From Ammandivila it is another kilometer to the left. Take a private taxi from Kanyakumari.

Enjoyed by

Families, Kids, Backpackers, Senior Citizens, Honeymooners, especially Nature Lovers

Exposure

You will be under the open sky. It gets very hot and sultry in the noon. And if you are visiting around then, wear a lot of sunscreen lotion, and carry your sunshades and a bottle of drinking water.

Avoidable Season

April, May, June, July, August, September

Facilities

There are small open huts scattered on the rock tops from where you can enjoy stunning sunset views.

Things Not Allowed

No such restriction

Tip

Visit on a weekday to avoid the weekend chaos.

Type of site

Beach Getaway