Beaches in Chennai

Chennai Top Beaches – History, Things to Do, Best Time to Visit, Timings, Attractions, How to Reach, Information Center Contact No, Online Booking

Beaches and Resorts in Chennai History

Chennai is one of the popular tourist destinations of South India. Beaches are the main attractions of Chennai. Chennai Beaches are always enlightened with the crowd. Both locals and the travelers love to take in the breathtaking view. The breezy atmosphere, mouthwatering sea foods and other lip smacking local snacks make you go crazy in Chennai. Well when you are in Chennai make sure you visit the beaches.

Marina Beach in Chennai:

Timings	24*7
Famous For	View, Picnic, Photography, Sunset
Best Time to Visit	November to February
Visit Duration	2 to 3 hours

Marina Beach Lighthouse Timings:

Opened	All days of the Week
Morning	10.00 am – 1.00 pm
Evening	3.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Note: Timings may vary on Special Days

Things to Do in Marina Beach:

• Long walk by beach side
• Take in the view
• Horseback ride
• Tour to the Aquarium
• Visit Ice House

Marina Beach Location:

Marina Beach Road, Marina Beach,

Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004

Nearby Attractions:

• Connemaria Library
• Dash ‘N’ Splash
• Fort st. George
• Santhome Cathedral basilica
• Vivekananda House

How to Reach Marina Beach Chennai?

The Distance is 3 km from the North Beach Road; from there one can hire or take a bus to reach Marina Beach

THIRUVALLUR NAGAR BEACH:

Timings	24*7
Famous For	View, Picnic, Photography, Sunset
Best Time to Visit	November to February
Visit Duration	2 to 3 hours

Things To Do In Thiruvallur Nagar Beach :

• Long walk by beach side
• Take in the view
• Picnic
• Photography

Thiruvalluvar Nagar Beach Location:

Thiruvalluvar Nagar Beach,

Valmiki Nagar, Chennai,

Tamil Nadu – 600041, India

Nearby Attractions:

• Asthalakshmi Temple
• Giorgio
• Historical Monuments
• Karaikudi
• Malaysian restaurant
• New Shangri la
• Sun Bath
• Velankanni Church

How to Reach Thiruvalluvar Nagar Beach Chennai?

One can easily reach the beach by Thiruvalluvar Railway Station; one can take cab/auto to the beach.

ELLIOT’S OR BESANT NAGAR BEACH

Timings	24*7
Famous For	View, Picnic, Photography, Sunset
Best Time to Visit	April to June
Visit Duration	2 to 3 hours

Things To Do Elliot’s Or Besant Nagar Beach:

• Long walk by beach side
• Take in the view
• Taste the Local Cuisines
• Photography

Elliot’s or Besant Nagar Beach Location:

Anne Besant Nagar, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004

Nearby Attractions:

• Sun Bath
• Historical Monuments
• Asthalakshmi Temple
• Velankanni Church
• New Shangri la
• Giorgio
• Malaysian restaurant
• Karaikudi

How to Reach Elliot’s or Besant Nagar Beach Chennai?

The Distance is 574 m from Besant Nagar; from Besanth Nagar Bus Stop it is about 10 minutes walk.  One can walk / take a drive to reach Elliot’s or Besant Nagar Beach

Covelong Beach:

Timings	24*7
Famous For	View, Picnic, Photography, Sunset
Best Time to Visit	April to June
Visit Duration	2 to 3 hours

Covelong Beach Location:

Kovalam, Tamil Nadu

Things To Do In Covelong Beach In Chennai:

• Beach games
• Enjoy local Sea food
• Long walk by beach side
• Photography
• Take in the view
• Taste the Local Cuisines

Nearby Attractions:

• Bay of Life Surf & SUP
• Madras Crocodile Park
• Dakshina Chitra Museum
• Muttukadu Lake
• VGP Snow Kingdom
• Tigers Cave

How to Reach Covelong Beach?

It is 30 km away from Chennai; one can get through by local bus or Cab.

MAHABALIPURAM BEACH:

Timings	24*7
Famous For	View, Picnic, Photography, Sunset
Best Time to Visit	April to June
Visit Duration	2 to 3 hours

Things To Do In Mahabalipuram Beach In Chennai:

• Diving
• Wind Surfing
• Motor Boating
• Sunbathing
• Photography

Nearby Attractions:

• Arjuna’s Penance
• Dakshinachitra
• Five Rathas
• Shore Temple
• Tiger’s Cave

How to Reach Mahabalipuram Beach?

One can easily reach Mahabalipuram Beach from Chengalpattu; by bus, train or by any other vehicle

How to Reach Mahabalipuram Chennai?

By Airport:

Chennai International Airport is the Nearest Airport

By Railway Station:

Chennai Central Railway Station is the Nearest Railway Station

By Road:

Chennai is well connected with other major cities; direct buses, private vehicles easily ply to Chennai

Tourism Information Center Contact Number:

• For More Tourism Information & Updates Contact @ 91- 9393939150 / 9393939510

Reference: http://www.tamilnadutourism.org/