Besant Nagar Beach
Besant Nagar Beach
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Neighbourhood: Besant Nagar
Named after the noted lady theosophist Annie Besant, Besant Nagar is one of the
most preferred areas to reside in Chennai due to the presence of the beach. The
extremely calm and serene area with its colonial hangover is studded with sea-
facing homes owned by the affluent families and has a string of restaurants, cafes, shops and boutiques around it. Home to Elliot’s Beach, The Theosophical Society and Kalakshetra, the world famous dance school along with beautiful temples and churches, this is where Chennai loves to chill. The confluence of best of nature, art and history within the greenest parts of the city limits is evident in the culture of this neighbourhood, which makes it one of the most favourite hangout zones for all the locals.
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Bibhu_PB
Chennai (Madras), India150 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Elliot’s Beach is a famous place to visit with friends or family. A pleasant and neat place for families and kids. This location is always crowded in the evening and weekends. Lots of food options as well starting from street food to branded food shops. Evening time is the best time for all to enjoy this place.
Written 11 January 2020
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Munna Prasad
Kolkata (Calcutta), India123 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Also known as Elliot Beach but since it's near the residential area of Besant Nagar, it is also called Besant Nagar Beach.
It is accessible by private and public transport but private vehicle is advisable as there is good parking fascility (weekends it's very crowded).
There lot of accommodation options nearby the beach.
There is a famous Church Annai Velankanni Shrine and Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple. Temple is very crowded on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The famous broken bridge is also nearby this beach which is worth a visit only during daylight as it is not safe in the dark
The beach is very clean and well maintained, it is very safe as well. Best time to visit would be either evening or early sunrise.
There are many activities to do such as skating, merry go round, shooting the balloons. Eateries like Murugan Idli, KFC, Wow Momo, etc
It is accessible by private and public transport but private vehicle is advisable as there is good parking fascility (weekends it's very crowded).
There lot of accommodation options nearby the beach.
There is a famous Church Annai Velankanni Shrine and Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple. Temple is very crowded on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The famous broken bridge is also nearby this beach which is worth a visit only during daylight as it is not safe in the dark
The beach is very clean and well maintained, it is very safe as well. Best time to visit would be either evening or early sunrise.
There are many activities to do such as skating, merry go round, shooting the balloons. Eateries like Murugan Idli, KFC, Wow Momo, etc
Written 21 November 2022
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Vikram Pandian
Tiruchirappalli, India25 contributions
Jan 2020
Pleasant and neat place for families and kids. This location is always crowded in the evening and weekends. Lots of food options as well starting from street food to branded food shops. Evening time is the best time for all to enjoy this place.
Written 6 September 2020
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Vinay
Chennai (Madras), India5 contributions
June 2022
It is one of the more cleaner beaches in Chennai. The stalls are on the beach spreading dirt and waste produced is spread on the beach. The people throw the paper wrappers etc on the pavements, roads inspite of dustbins placed for the same.
Most of the cafes in and around the beach are very small.
Most of the cafes in and around the beach are very small.
Written 18 June 2022
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Anmol Katiyar
World10 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
This is the best beach within the city of Chennai (far better than Marina). Beach is clean enough to take a stroll in the evening (but not worth bathing). Also, there are lots of restaurants in the vicinity of beach.
Written 6 October 2022
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Balz H
Ebnat-Kappel, Switzerland28 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Enjoy an afternoon and catch the life of locals. Watch how fishermen bring and sell fresh seafood. See and talk with families having a day off. Enjouy this typical local scene during sun set.
Written 26 January 2020
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AartiShankar
Chennai (Madras), India276 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
We have visited this beach N no of times and it's our go to place. It's beautiful and clean. Kids can freely play around. They have a huge giant wheel and few games for kids and families.
You get corn, sonpapdi and other yummy treats. It's definitely a must visit place to unwind and relax.
You get corn, sonpapdi and other yummy treats. It's definitely a must visit place to unwind and relax.
Written 6 January 2020
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Ashbans
Raipur, India77 contributions
Jan 2023
Good location of beach in chennai. We tried sundal & Coconut Water. Both were good. Crowded on a sunday. But ample space to relax and enjoy. good place to evening breeze in chennai.
Written 18 April 2023
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Arunas J
London21 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
I wanted to find the cleanest beach in Chennai and read online about this beach and went there. I was so disappointed. It was so dirty and deserted beach. Rubbish everywhere, plastic bags, bottles, food waste, plates, cups, locals cleaning the fish and dumping fish guts on the beach. It was filthy. Sad to see that see was washing all rubbish in to the sea. I could see plastic bags floating in the water. Sad….
Written 19 February 2024
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BhushanRangnekar
Pune, India101 contributions
Mar 2019 • Family
The Elliott's beach or popularly known as Besant Nagar beach is a pretty clean beach to visit. Evenings are quite good with a gentle breeze blowing and no sun (unlike Goa, etc.) as Chennai faces the east. Pakodas and spring potato and chat items are available in plenty and are ok. Water is a bit deep so do not venture inside the sea.
Written 25 March 2019
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Hi how long it is from car park to beach on car free Sundays please?
Written 23 June 2018
at morning 7 am is it possible to see the aun rises at Besant beach what about the crowd at tat time?
Written 15 November 2016
Hi, the timing is relative, you should check the sun rise timing schedule and then go accordingly. If you are lucky, you can get a very good sunrise view. The crowd, at that time of the day, is generally trickling. In any case, this beach doesn't have the crowd like Marina! Have fun!
Written 23 November 2016
davisrases
Tirunelveli, India
Is it possible to visit this beach after midnight with your wife? Will it be safe?
Written 6 January 2016
Safety wise its fine but, police patrol is the problem. Chennai don't have night life unless you are very rich and local person.
Written 6 August 2016
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