MARINA BEACH
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
The white sands of this Marina Beach in Chennai stretch far into the horizon and this makes it one of the most stunning beaches on the Indian coast. Essentially an urban beach and tourist hot spot, this place welcomes around thirty thousand tourists and locals every day. Other than the waves, this beach oers statues of heroes of the past, as well as an aquarium housing rare and beautiful sea and freshwater creatures.
Interesting Facts
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The beach has a lighthouse that is almost 50 meters high and provides stunning views of Marina Beach and the rest of the city.
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India’s first aquarium was established on the Marina Beach in 1909.
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Marina beach in Chennai is India's longest beach, Measuring 12 km it is world's second longest beach
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekends
Best Season To Visit
November to February
Beware
● Don't go deep in to the beach
Do's & Dont's
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Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety
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Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
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| All Days | 06:00 AM | 09:00 PM | Free | Free |
Day - Timings - activities - price
| Day | Timings | Activities | Price(Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM - | Horseback ride | 50 |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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 Inter State Bus Terminal |
4.4 KM | 01123860290 |
 Tiruvallikeni Railway Station |
270 MTRS | 139 |
 Chennai International Airport |
16.6 KM | 044-22560551 |
What to Carry
Carry beverages and waterSuitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is available for 5 cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
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| Royapettah | 2 KM |
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