Besant Nagar Travel Guide
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Edward Elliot's Beach
Enjoy relaxed walks on a golden-sand beach, watch a picturesque sunrise, sample traditional Chennai beach food and visit architecturally impressive landmarks.
Ashtalakshmi Kovil
You can learn about the history of Chennai with a trip to Ashtalakshmi Kovil. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Marina Beach
Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.
Kapaleeswarar Temple
Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival.
Pondy Bazaar
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pondy Bazaar during your trip to Chennai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
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Other neighbourhoods around Besant Nagar
Adyar
While visiting Adyar, you might make a stop by sights like Theosophical Society Headquarters and Children's Park.
Mylapore Tiruvallikk
Unique features of Mylapore Tiruvallikk include the spas and coffee shops. Make a stop by Edward Elliot's Beach or Kapaleeswarar Temple while you're exploring the area.
Mylapore
Mylapore is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Kapaleeswarar Temple and Chennai Citi Center Mall while you're in town.
Velachery
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider stopping by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Guindy
Unique features of Guindy include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Guindy Race Course or Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the area.
T Nagar
Travellers come to T Nagar for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam while you're in town.
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- More trip options
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Ashtalakshmi Kovil
- Ratnagirishwarar Temple
- Marina Beach
- ECR Beach
- SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus
- Consulate General of the United States
- Apollo Hospital
- MGM Dizzee World
- Chennai Trade Centre
- VGP Universal Kingdom
- Sankara Nethralaya
- SIPCOT IT Park
- Neelankarai Beach
- MIOT International Hospital
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- Pondy Bazaar
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Old Mahabalipuram Road
- Phoenix Market City
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai
- Olympia Tech Park
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- Anna Salai
- Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
- Thirunallar Temple
- Express Avenue
- Valluvar Kottam
- Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
- Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras