Adyar Creek, Chennai

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Adyar Creek is a backwater estuary located in Adyar, Chennai at the mouth of the Adyar river along the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. The creek begins near the Chetinnad Palace, extending northward into the mainland and taking a complete U-turn near the Foreshore Estate before ending near Mandavelipakkam. The creek surrounds the Quibble Island. ()

Coordinates: 13°0'0"N, 80°15'0"E

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Adyar (Adyar West)Chennai India

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Adyar Creek – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Birla Planetarium, Gandhi Mandapam, Marundeeswarar Temple, TIDEL Park.

0.9 miNW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Birla Planetarium, Chennai
24 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 miNW
Memorial
Gandhi Mandapam, Chennai
23 min walk • Gandhi Mandapam is a poignant memorial located in the bustling city of Chennai, India. It stands as a solemn tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and is a site that encapsulates the reverence in which he is held throughout the country.
1.3 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Marundeeswarar Temple, Chennai
32 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...
0.7 miS
Park
TIDEL Park, Chennai
19 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.
0.5 miNW
Temple
Madhya Kailash, Chennai
13 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.
~0 ftN
Park
Tholkappia Poonga, Chennai
1 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.
1.2 miE
Temple
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Chennai
30 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 miS
Canal
Buckingham Canal, Chennai
27 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.
~1970 ftSE
12°59'47"N • 80°15'15"E
Urban Palette, Chennai
10 min walk • Park
0.7 miE
Memorial
Shastri Nagar, Chennai
18 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.
1.3 miNW
Concert hall, Library
Anna Centenary Library, Chennai
35 min walk • The Anna Centenary Library is an established state library of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is located at Kotturpuram, Chennai. It is built at a cost of ₹172 crores. It is named after a former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, C. N. Annadurai. It was opened by the then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M. Karunanidhi.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Adyar Creek?

Nearby attractions include Tholkappia Poonga, Chennai (1 min walk), Roja Muthiah Research Library, Chennai (5 min walk), Urban Palette, Chennai (10 min walk), Madhya Kailash, Chennai (13 min walk).

How to get to Adyar Creek by public transport?

The nearest stations to Adyar Creek:

Bus

Women's polytechnic • Lines: 19B, 5C (5 min walk)
VHS hospital • Lines: 5C (8 min walk)

Light rail

Indira Nagar • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
Kasturiba Nagar • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)