About Mudaliarkuppam Raindrop Boat House
Mudaliarkuppam Raindrop Boat House is a Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) boating facility located on the backwaters at Mudaliarkuppam on the East Coast Road between Chennai and Puducherry in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu. Situated where the Odiyur Lake backwaters meet the Bay of Bengal, it is known for row boating, pedal boating, speed boating and water sports. The site offers scenic water views, sandy spit and casual leisure facilities for day visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a TTDC-operated boathouse on a calm backwater lagoon separated from the Bay of Bengal by a narrow sandbar. The setting includes a jetty, ticket counter, and open waterfront with views of backwaters, mangroves and sea. Visitors can take row boats, pedal boats and motor/speed boats for short rides, enjoy water sports such as jet skiing and kayaking when available, and walk along the sandy spit. Facilities are basic and leisure-oriented for families and day-trippers driving the ECR.
Key highlights
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TTDC-operated boating on Odiyur Lake backwaters near Bay of Bengal
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Row boats, pedal boats and speed boats with life jackets provided
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Water sports including jet skiing and kayaking subject to availability
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Scenic sandbar separating backwaters from the sea
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Convenient stop on East Coast Road between Chennai and Puducherry
History of Mudaliarkuppam Raindrop Boat House
Developed and operated by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) to promote backwater and beach tourism along the East Coast Road corridor
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, then drive via ECR |
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| By train |