Royapuram Fishing Harbour, Chennai

Royapuram Fishing Harbour

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Entry Fee & Ticket

The harbor can be visited anytime during the day and there is no entry fee. | No Entry Fee

Opening Time & Days

The Royapuram Fishing Harbour can be visited anytime during the day, this is always open for public.

Open Days

Best Time to Visit

September, October, November, December

Place Visit With

Friends Siblings Youngsters

Place Type

Sightseeing

Nearest Metro Stations

New Washermanpet Metro Station

570 m away

Tondiarpet Metro Station

835 m away

Tollgate Metro Station

1.6 km away

Sir Theagaraya College Metro Station

1.7 km away

Kaladipet Metro Station

2.5 km away

Washermanpet Metro Station

2.8 km away

How to Reach Royapuram Fishing Harbour

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Royapuram Fishing Harbour.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into Chennai International Airport

20.3 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Washermanpet Railway Station

2.5 km away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from Broadway Bus Stand

4.6 km away

About Royapuram Fishing Harbour

Royapuram Fishing Port is one of the major fishing grounds for catching fish and crustaceans located at Kasimedu, Chennai, India. It was built in the year 1975, and the fishing port was established in 1984. The port has a capacity to handle about 575 fishing craft but over 1,395 boats use the space.

Interesting facts about Royapuram Fishing Harbour

Royapuram Fishing Harbor is one of the most famous angling grounds in Chennai. Situated in a district which is famous for fish, this port is named as one of the busiest fishing centers in Tamil Nadu.
If you visit Royapuram Fishing Harbour, you will often discover a place filled with different types of fishing vessels. From the full length, from 40-foot pontoons to sailboats, you'll see them all.
It is well known to such an extent that it even has its own one-of-a-kind auction house, which regularly faces crowds of around 30,000 as the freshest catches are sold to neighboring states! Royapuram also has a fishing boat manufacturing unit where you can see huge pontoons being assembled.
For all the photographers, travelers and seafood lovers this place should be on your list if you are traveling to Chennai where you can take stunning pictures and amazing seafood.

Royapuram Fishing Harbour FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Royapuram Fishing Harbour, Chennai.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Royapuram Fishing Harbour: The harbor can be visited anytime during the day and there is no entry fee. | No Entry Fee The Royapuram Fishing Harbour can be visited anytime during the day, this is always open for public..

𝒜. You should visit Royapuram Fishing Harbour during September, October, November, December months for best experience.