Chunnambar Boat House

Chunnambar Boat House is a government-operated boating centre located on the Chunnambar River backwaters at Nonankuppam, about 7 km south of Puducherry town. Managed by the Puducherry Tourism Development Corporation, it serves as the main ferry point to Paradise Beach, situated at the estuary where the river meets the Bay of Bengal. The site is notable for its tranquil backwaters, mangrove-lined channels and motorboat and speedboat services.

Visitors can expect a riverside boat house complex with ticket counters, waiting areas and jetties along the Chunnambar backwaters. The main experience is a motorboat ferry ride through calm backwaters and mangroves to Paradise Beach, an isolated sandy beach at the river mouth. The surroundings include estuarine waters, coconut groves and views of fishing boats. Facilities include parking, food stalls and seating areas near the jetty.

Developed and operated by the Puducherry Tourism Development Corporation to promote backwater tourism, the boat house utilizes the natural estuary of the Chunnambar River, a long-standing fishing and waterway area south of Puducherry.