Royapuram Fishing Harbour
About Royapuram Fishing Harbour
Far From City: 9 kms from city center
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About Royapuram Fishing Harbour
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Time Required:Less than 1 hour
Open Time:There are no fixed timings for the harbour. However, to see the first catch of the day, you can go as early as 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM in the earliest hours of dawn. The market area starts to buzz with the day's excitement from around 4:
History of Royapuram Fishing Harbour
The harbour was created in 1975, and the fishing harbour was established in 1984. However, the place has been a fishing ground since the 1700s, when fishermen and women community migrated here from Chepauk village during the rule of the British East India Company. Even though the harbour took a major hit during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, both to the wharf area as well as to many trawlers stationed there, it recovered soon to continue its regular business. At present, the harbour houses around 1400 boats, which is much more than the actual capacity for which it was built.
How to Reach Royapuram Fishing Harbour
The Royapuram Fishing House is situated in the Kasimedu Village along the coast. Since public transport is limited in the wee hours of the morning, you can drive yourself or hire a car and head towards the Beach station or Parry's Corner.
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