Chunnambar Backwaters

Chunnambar Backwaters is an estuarine backwater system at Nonankuppam, about 8 km south of Puducherry town, where the Chunnambar River meets the Bay of Bengal. Managed around the Chunnambar Boat House operated by Puducherry Tourism, it is notable for its calm brackish waters, mangrove fringes and as the gateway for boat rides to Paradise Beach island. The site is a popular eco-tourism and leisure boating destination.

Visitors can expect a calm estuarine landscape with brackish backwaters, mangrove-lined channels and sandy islets. The main hub is the Chunnambar Boat House with ticket counters and jetties. Visitors take motorboats or speedboats through the backwaters to Paradise Beach island, with views of mangroves, fishing boats and birdlife. The area includes open waterfront, seating areas and food stalls, focused on short boat excursions and beach access.

The backwaters are formed at the estuary of the Chunnambar River where it meets the Bay of Bengal. The Chunnambar Boat House and Resort complex, developed and operated by the Puducherry Tourism Development Corporation, has served as the main boating hub and gateway to Paradise Beach island for leisure tourism.

A prominent recreational and eco-tourism hub for Puducherry, reflecting the region's coastal backwater landscape and leisure boating culture, widely used by locals and tourists for day trips and beach excursions.