Shastri Nagar, Chennai

#151 among attractions in Chennai

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Shasthri Nagar is a residential neighbourhood in south Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. ()

Coordinates: 12°59'56"N, 80°15'36"E

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Adyar (Adyar East)Chennai India

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Shastri Nagar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Birla Planetarium, Marundeeswarar Temple, TIDEL Park, Karl Schmidt Memorial.

1.4 miNW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Birla Planetarium, Chennai
36 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Chennai, India, the Birla Planetarium stands as a beacon for astronomy enthusiasts and curious minds alike. This modern planetarium, part of the Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centres, offers a captivating experience for visitors...
0.9 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Marundeeswarar Temple, Chennai
24 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...
1 miSW
Park
TIDEL Park, Chennai
26 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.
0.8 miE
Memorial
Karl Schmidt Memorial, Chennai
21 min walk • The Kaj Schmidt Memorial is an architectural landmark commemorating a European sailor who drowned in 1930 trying to save the life of a girl. It is located at Elliot's Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The monument was in a derelict state, but has recently been restored.
0.8 miSE
Temple
Ashtalakshmi Temple, Chennai
22 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 miNW
Temple
Madhya Kailash, Chennai
26 min walk • Madhya Kailash, also known as Nadukkayilai in Tamil, is a Hindu temple in South Chennai, located at the junction between Sardar Patel Road, Adyar and Rajiv Gandhi Salai. It is located opposite the Central Leather Research Institute and is close to the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai.
1.4 miNE
Bridge, View point, Beach
Broken Bridge, Chennai
36 min walk • Broken Bridge is a bridge to nowhere, located in Chennai, South India. During the year 1977, the bridge partly collapsed due to strong currents of the river, and has never been repaired. The bridge spans across the Adyar estuary, bordering the backend of the Theosophical Society.
0.7 miW
Park
Tholkappia Poonga, Chennai
18 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.
0.5 miE
Temple
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Chennai
14 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.
1.1 miSW
Canal
Buckingham Canal, Chennai
28 min walk • 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.
0.4 miSW
12°59'47"N • 80°15'15"E
Urban Palette, Chennai
11 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shastri Nagar?

Nearby attractions include Urban Palette, Chennai (11 min walk), Shastri Nagar, Chennai (12 min walk), Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Chennai (14 min walk), Adyar, Chennai (14 min walk).

How to get to Shastri Nagar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shastri Nagar:

Bus

Besant Nagar MTC Terminus (11 min walk)
Women's polytechnic • Lines: 19B, 5C (19 min walk)

Light rail

Indira Nagar • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)
Kasturiba Nagar • Lines: 1 (24 min walk)