Besant Nagar, Chennai

Name: Besant Nagar
Address: Chennai, India

#188 among attractions in Chennai

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Besant Nagar is an upscale, exclusive residential neighbourhood in South Chennai, India. It is located along the coast of Bay of Bengal. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°59'59"N, 80°16'6"E

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Adyar (Adyar East)Chennai India

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

Nearby attractions include: Marundeeswarar Temple, Karl Schmidt Memorial, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Broken Bridge.

1.1 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Marundeeswarar Temple, Chennai
28 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...
~1390 ftE
Memorial
Karl Schmidt Memorial, Chennai
7 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.
0.5 miS
Temple
Ashtalakshmi Temple, Chennai
14 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 miNE
Bridge, View point, Beach
Broken Bridge, Chennai
26 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.
1.2 miW
Park
Tholkappia Poonga, Chennai
32 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.
~430 ftNW
Temple
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Chennai
3 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.
1.5 miSW
Canal
Buckingham Canal, Chennai
38 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.
1 miW
12°59'47"N • 80°15'15"E
Urban Palette, Chennai
25 min walk • Park
0.6 miW
Memorial
Shastri Nagar, Chennai
15 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.
~1950 ftE
Beach
Edward Elliot's Beach, Chennai
10 min walk • Elliot's Beach is located in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India. It forms the end-point of the Marina Beach shore, and is named after Edward Elliot, onetime chief magistrate and superintendent of police in colonial Madras.
1.2 miNW
Bridge
Elphinstone Bridge, Chennai
31 min walk • Elphinstone Bridge is a bridge across the Adyar River in Chennai, India. Constructed in 1840 and named after the then Governor-General of India, the bridge is currently not in use and has been substituted with the newly built Thiru Vi. Ka. Bridge nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Besant Nagar?

Nearby attractions include Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Chennai (3 min walk), Shastri Nagar, Chennai (3 min walk), Karl Schmidt Memorial, Chennai (7 min walk), Edward Elliot's Beach, Chennai (10 min walk).

How to get to Besant Nagar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Besant Nagar:

Bus

Besant Nagar MTC Terminus (5 min walk)
Thiruvanmiyur Moffusil bus stop • Lines: M1, M70, Route M70 (27 min walk)