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MARINA BEACH

Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

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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

  • The beach has a lighthouse that is almost 50 meters high and provides stunning views of Marina Beach and the rest of the city.

  • India’s first aquarium was established on the Marina Beach in 1909.

  • 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

  • Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety

  • Do not consume liquor.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
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
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 water

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children Infants

Facilities

Toilets Restaurants

Parking

Parking is available for 5 cars

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Royapettah 2 KM

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MARINA BEACH

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