Shastri Nagar, Chennai

#223 among attractions in Chennai

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Facts and practical information

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. There is also a small Jain Temple. ()

Coordinates: 13°0'0"N, 80°16'0"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: Marundeeswarar Temple, TIDEL Park, Karl Schmidt Memorial, Ashtalakshmi Temple.

1.1 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Marundeeswarar Temple, Chennai
27 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...
1.4 miSW
Park
TIDEL Park, Chennai
36 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.
~1930 ftE
Memorial
Karl Schmidt Memorial, Chennai
10 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.
0.6 miSE
Temple
Ashtalakshmi Temple, Chennai
15 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
27 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.
1.1 miW
Park
Tholkappia Poonga, Chennai
29 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.
~280 ftNE
Temple
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Chennai
2 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.
1.4 miSW
Canal
Buckingham Canal, Chennai
36 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.
0.9 miW
12°59'47"N • 80°15'15"E
Urban Palette, Chennai
23 min walk • Park
0.5 miW
Memorial
Shastri Nagar, Chennai
12 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.
0.5 miE
Beach
Edward Elliot's Beach, Chennai
12 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shastri Nagar?

Nearby attractions include Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Chennai (2 min walk), Besant Nagar, Chennai (3 min walk), Karl Schmidt Memorial, Chennai (10 min walk), Edward Elliot's Beach, Chennai (12 min walk).

How to get to Shastri Nagar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shastri Nagar:

Bus

Besant Nagar MTC Terminus (2 min walk)
Thiruvanmiyur Moffusil bus stop • Lines: M1, M70, Route M70 (26 min walk)

Light rail

Indira Nagar • Lines: 1 (31 min walk)