Buckingham Canal, Chennai

Name: Buckingham Canal
Address: Chennai, India

#125 among attractions in Chennai

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The Buckingham Canal is a 796 kilometres long fresh water navigation canal, that parallels the Coromandel Coast of South India from Kakinada City in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh to Viluppuram District in Tamil Nadu. The canal connects most of the natural backwaters along the coast to Chennai port. ()

Coordinates: 12°59'6"N, 80°15'10"E

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Adyar (Thiruvanmiyur West)Chennai India

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Buckingham Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marundeeswarar Temple, TIDEL Park, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Tholkappia Poonga.

0.6 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Marundeeswarar Temple, Chennai
15 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Chennai, India, the Marundeeswarar Temple stands as a beacon of spiritual serenity and architectural grandeur. This revered Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is an eminent place of worship and has been a part of Tamil Nadu's...
0.4 miNW
Park
TIDEL Park, Chennai
11 min walk • TIDEL Park is an information technology park situated in the city of Chennai, India. The name TIDEL is a portmanteau of TIDCO and ELCOT. An ISO 9001/14001 company, In 2000, it was one of the largest IT parks in Asia.
1.3 miNE
Temple
Ashtalakshmi Temple, Chennai
34 min walk • The Ashtalakshmi Kovil is a Hindu temple, which lies on the shorelines near the Elliot's beach, in Chennai, India. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi, and her eight primary forms – the Ashtalakshmi – the giver of all eight forms of wealth, namely, offspring, success, prosperity, wealth, courage, bravery, food, and knowledge.
1.1 miN
Park
Tholkappia Poonga, Chennai
27 min walk • Tholkappia Poonga or Adyar Eco Park is an ecological park set up by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the Adyar estuary area of Chennai, India.
1.5 miNE
Temple
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Chennai
38 min walk • The Varasiddhi Vinayakar Temple in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India is a Hindu temple, located near the beach in Besant Nagar. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Vinayaka or Ganesha. The temple participates in activities such as feeding the poor and holds poojas frequently.
0.8 miN
12°59'47"N • 80°15'15"E
Urban Palette, Chennai
21 min walk • Park
1.1 miNE
Memorial
Shastri Nagar, Chennai
28 min walk • Shasthri Nagar is a residential neighbourhood in south Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Shasthri Nagar was developed by Tamil Nadu Housing Board in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The suburb is close to Edward Elliot's Beach of Besant Nagar.
1.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Perungudi Lake, Chennai
40 min walk • Perungudi Lake is a 50 ares water body located near Chennai's IT corridor, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, India. It is one of the few protected lakes of Chennai, fully fenced with compound wall and pathways laid on its east and south side for walkers.
0.4 miW
Park
International Tech Park, Chennai
12 min walk • The International Tech Park Chennai, Taramani or ITPC is an hi-tech park in Taramani, Chennai. Located in Chennai's IT Corridor, it spans 15 acres, offering approximately 2 million sq ft of office space. Over 40 IT/ITES companies are operating out of the park.
1.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Besant Nagar, Chennai
38 min walk • Besant Nagar is an upscale, exclusive residential neighbourhood in South Chennai, India. It is located along the coast of Bay of Bengal.
1.4 miNE
Memorial
Shastri Nagar, Chennai
36 min walk • Shastri Nagar is a residential area in Goregaon, Mumbai, India. Like most localities in the western suburbs, it has several international schools like VIBGYOR High School, Temples, a Mosque, Rosary Church, Gurudwara and a Buddh Vihar.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Buckingham Canal?

Nearby attractions include TIDEL Park, Chennai (11 min walk), International Tech Park, Chennai (12 min walk), Marundeeswarar Temple, Chennai (15 min walk), Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai (21 min walk).

How to get to Buckingham Canal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Buckingham Canal:

Bus

National Institute of Fashion Technology • Lines: M1, M70, Route M70 (2 min walk)
Spastic Society • Lines: 5C (5 min walk)

Light rail

Indira Nagar • Lines: 1 (22 min walk)
Taramani • Lines: 1 (23 min walk)