Cuddalore, Port city in Tamil Nadu, India
Cuddalore is a port city on the Coromandel Coast along the Bay of Bengal in southeastern India. The city sits at the mouth of two rivers and has several districts that developed parallel to the shore.
Traders from several European countries established outposts at this harbor in the 17th century. The city changed hands multiple times during colonial wars before becoming part of British trading territory.
The city name means settlement of the Kudumbar people, a group from ancient times. Today local residents visit numerous temples and churches that sit near the waterfront and in older neighborhoods.
Visitors will find three railway stations offering connections to other parts of Tamil Nadu. The central bus terminal sits near the main temple area and serves as a starting point for trips to surrounding towns.
The shoreline serves as a nesting site for olive ridley sea turtles that return each year during monsoon season. Conservation groups monitor the beaches and help protect the eggs from natural predators.
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