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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
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Best Time to Visit
September, October, November, December
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How to Reach Royapuram Fishing Harbour
Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Royapuram Fishing Harbour.
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20.3 km awayBy air · Nearest AirportFly into Chennai International Airport
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2.5 km awayBy rail · Nearest Railway StationTake a train to Washermanpet Railway Station
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4.6 km awayBy road · Nearest Bus TerminalCatch a bus from Broadway Bus Stand
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.
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