Duggarajapatnam Beach

Duggarajapatnam Beach is a coastal beach located at Duggarajapatnam village in Vakadu mandal of Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, near the mouth of the Swarnamukhi River and Pulicat Lake. Known for its long sandy shoreline, calm waters and relatively undeveloped setting, it is noted for its natural scenery, fishing activity and proximity to Pulicat Lake and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, offering a quiet coastal experience away from commercial beach developments.

Visitors can expect a long, wide sandy beach with a relatively flat shoreline, fishing boats and nets along the coast, and views of the Bay of Bengal where the Swarnamukhi River meets the sea near Pulicat Lake. The setting is open and natural with limited commercial development, suitable for beach walks, photography and observing local fishing activity. Facilities are basic and the area is generally quiet with few crowds outside weekends and local holidays.

Duggarajapatnam is a historic coastal settlement and fishing harbour area in the Nellore coastal region. The area was noted during the colonial period as a coastal anchorage and later considered for port development due to its natural coastal location near Pulicat Lake and the Swarnamukhi estuary.

The beach is associated with the local fishing community of Vakadu mandal, with traditional fishing practices, boats and nets forming part of the daily coastal culture. The area reflects the coastal lifestyle of Tirupati district.