Salt Cotaurs, Chennai

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Salt Cotaurs is a neighbourhood in Chennai, India. It is located on the bank of the Buckingham Canal, north of Chennai Central railway station, between the Elephant Gate Bridge Road and Basin Bridge railway station. It is well known for its railway goods yard owned by Southern Railway. The Lost Property Office of the Southern Railway is also located here. It is about 6 to 10 m above sea level. ()

Coordinates: 13°5'35"N, 80°16'27"E

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Pulianthope (Poonga Nagar)Chennai India

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Salt Cotaurs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Armenian Church, Victoria Public Hall, Kalikambal Temple.

0.5 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai
14 min walk • The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, India stands as a prominent landmark and a testament to the city's vibrant sporting culture. This multi-purpose sports venue, with a seating capacity of over 40,000, is an integral part of the city's infrastructure and has...
0.9 miE
Church
Armenian Church, Chennai
24 min walk • Saint Mary Church of Chennai, constructed in 1712 and reconstructed in 1772, is one of the oldest churches of the Indian subcontinent, located in Chennai. It is famous for its belfry of six.
0.8 miS
City hall
Victoria Public Hall, Chennai
20 min walk • Victoria Public Hall, or the Town Hall, is a historical building in Chennai, named after Victoria, Empress of India. It is one of the finest examples of British architecture in Chennai and was built to commemorate the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria.
1 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kalikambal Temple, Chennai
26 min walk • The Kālikāmbal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shri Kāligāmbāl and Lord Kamadeswarar, located in Parry's corner locality of the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is located in Thambu Chetty Street, a prominent financial street at Georgetown, running parallel to Rajaji Salai.
1 miSE
Street
Rajaji Salai, Chennai
25 min walk • Rajaji Salai, also known as North Beach Road or First Line Beach, is one of the main thoroughfares of the commercial centre of George Town in Chennai, India. The road connects Royapuram in the north with Quibble Island in the south.
0.4 miSE
Temple
Ekambareswarar Temple, Chennai
11 min walk • Ekambareswarar Temple, Chennai is a Hindu temple situated in the neighbourhood of Parry's corner, Chennai, India dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was constructed by Alanganatha Pillai, chief merchant of the Madras factory of the British East India Company.
0.8 miS
Architecture
Ripon Building, Chennai
21 min walk • The Ripon Building is the seat and headquarters of the Greater Chennai Corporation in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is an example of neoclassical architecture, a combination of Ionic and Corinthian styles. The Ripon Building is an all-white structure and is located near the Dr. M.G.R Railway Station.
0.6 miSW
Mosque
Periamet Mosque, Chennai
17 min walk • Periamet Mosque is a mosque situated on Vepery High Road in Chennai, India. The mosque is named after the Periamet neighbourhood in which it is located.
0.7 miSW
Temple
Chennakesava Perumal Temple, Chennai
18 min walk • Chennakesava Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple situated in the George Town neighbourhood of Chennai city, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Chenna Kesava Perumal. There is the nearby Chenna Malleeswarar Temple. They are twin temples.
0.9 miSW
Church
St. Matthias' Church, Chennai
24 min walk • C.S.I. St. Matthias' Church is a Protestant church situated in the neighbourhood of Vepery in Chennai, India. The church was constructed and consecrated in 1823.
0.9 miE
Church
St Mary's Co-Cathedral, Chennai
24 min walk • St. Mary's Co-Cathedral is a Catholic church in Armenian Street, Chennai, India. Constructed by Capuchins in 1658, it is one of the oldest churches in the former British India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Salt Cotaurs?

Nearby attractions include Sowcarpet, Chennai (11 min walk), Ekambareswarar Temple, Chennai (11 min walk), Peddanaickenpettah, Chennai (12 min walk), Choolai, Chennai (13 min walk).

How to get to Salt Cotaurs by public transport?

The nearest stations to Salt Cotaurs:

Train

Basin Bridge Junction (17 min walk)
M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal (19 min walk)

Bus

Central Station Bus Stop • Lines: 15B (20 min walk)
Vallalar Nagar MTC Depot (21 min walk)

Metro

Central Metro • Lines: 1, 2 (20 min walk)
Mannadi • Lines: 1 (21 min walk)

Light rail

Chennai Fort • Lines: 1 (23 min walk)