Things to know about "Hare island" or "Muyal theevu"

Hare Island (muyal theevu)

People who want to travel alone or with their loved ones, can choose this Pearl city of Tuticorin. All tourists know the name Hare Island or Muyal theevu. Locals call this island in the name of Pandiyan theevu. History has it that as the indigenous people of this coast, famous for pearl fishing, the Paravars, resorted to mass conversion, they were persecuted by the Nayaks of Madurai, that may be a reason for the name "Pandiyan theevu". It is located at a mere distance of about 6 Km in the east of Thoothukudi and is the closest island of the city. Due to its proximity to the city, Hare Island attracts numerous visitors over the weekends all the time. 

Hare island, Thoothukudi

Hare Island forms a part of the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park. With an area of 1.29 square kilometres, Hare Island is the largest island in the Gulf of Mannar. Hare Island is no longer an island as it is connected by road. This island is located near the port. Both locals and tourists from outside visit this island for leisure. When you visit this place you can feel the colour of the deep blue sea and the soft sand will pedicure your foot. 

Thoothukudi Island

Specifically, you can visit "The shrine Basilica of our lady of the soul", an awe-inspiring Portuguese architecture makes more curiosity to know more about the architecture of that place. You can also enjoy Scuba diving and paragliding

at tuticorin.  


The shrine Basilica of our lady of the soul


For a solo traveller it makes a soul-inspiring trip ever. Visit the wonderful place and feel the natural ecosystem around that place.


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