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October 19, 2026 at 5:25 am #5648
Aman Apte
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    You might also consider staying near the S M Mansion. It’s a bit farther out at about 2.57 km from the lighthouse, but the area has a good mix of budget rooms and easy auto access. From there you can hop on a short bus to Marina Beach for a few rupees, keeping the overall travel cost lower than staying right on the beach side.

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