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Best Places to visit in August in Chennai
August is a great time to travel, with many exciting places to visit. From sun-drenched beach resorts to vibrant urban festivals and breathtaking mountain landscapes, this month has something for everyone. The warm weather and diverse events make it the perfect summer vacation.
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Elliot's Beach – Chennai
Elliot's Beach is located in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India. It forms the end-point of Marina Beach, and is named after Edward Elliot, who was at one ti…
| Entry Fee | The beach can be visited between 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM and there is no entry fee. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Elliot's Beach now is open 24 hours a day, all days of the week |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Married Couples, Parents, Siblings |
Express Avenue Mall – Chennai
Express Avenue Mall opened its doors to the public in 2010 and soon became a major landmark in Chennai's retail and entertainment landscape. The mall …
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This mall opens from 10 am to 10 pm. | No Entry Fee |
Fort St. George – Chennai
Fort St. George, located in Chennai, India, was built in 1644 by the British East India Company. It served as a strategic military stronghold and admi…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- The fort is usually open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. | Online Tickets (ASI website):Adults Indians (per person): ₹20/-Foreigners (per person): ₹250/-BIMSTEC, SAARC Countries (per person): ₹20/-Offline |
| Timings | Fort St. George opening and closing timing is 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Government Museum – Chennai
The Government Museum in Chennai is one of the most popular landmarks in the city. It is actually the second oldest museum in India after the Indian M…
| Entry Fee | It opens 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM All Days, Closed on Friday. The entry fee for Indians is INR 15 and for foreigner INR 250. | Indian Adult - ₹15/- Indian Child (3 to 12 years of age) - ₹10/-, Student Group (minimum 25 person) - ₹05/-(per person), Foreign Visit |
| Timings | Government Museum opening and closing timing is 09:30 AM – 05:00 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
ISKCON Temple – Chennai
The ISKCON temple is part of the Chennai Center for Spiritual Arts and Culture and is located on the East Coast Road in Hare Krishna Bhoomi, Sholingan…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- The temple is open from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm and from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Entry is free. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | The ISKCON Temple opening and closing timing is 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Kolli Hills – Chennai
Kolli Hills is a picturesque mountain range located in the Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu, which offers a serene and refreshing destination for nature lo…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- Kolli Hills is open on all days of the week from 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM, no entry fee. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Kolli Hills open 24 hours. |
| Best For | Friends, Youngsters |
Madras War Cemetery – Chennai
The Madras War Cemetery, located in Nandambakkam, Chennai, is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorial established to commemorate Allied servicem…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- The cemetery is open every day. You can see it between 8 am to 6 pm. You will not have to pay any entry fee to visit Madras War Cemetery. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Madras War Cemetery opening and closing timing is 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Marundeeswarar Temple – Chennai
Marundeshwara Temple, dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, is located in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, near the Bay of Bengal. This temple was expanded by th…
| Entry Fee | It can be visited all through the week between 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and no entry fee is applicable. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Marundeeswarar Temple opening and closing timing is 06:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
MGR Museum – Chennai
The MGR Museum stands as a tribute to one of Tamil Nadu's most iconic figures, Marudur Gopalan Ramachandran. MGR began his journey as a successful act…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This museum is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all days except Tuesday. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | MGR Museum opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents, Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
Mylapore – Chennai
Mylapore (Mayilapore) is located in the central part of the city of Chennai, India. It is one of the oldest residential parts of the city. Mylapore is…
| Entry Fee | No Information. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Mylapore opening and closing timing is 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM. |
| Best For | Friends, Solo, Parents, Youngsters |
Neelankarai Beach – Chennai
Like many coastal areas of Chennai, Neelankarai beach also has a rich historical heritage. The name "Neelankarai" is believed to be derived from the T…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This beach is open 24 hours on all days of the week, no entry fee. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Neelankarai Beach open 24 hours. |
| Best For | Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Friends, Siblings, Youngsters |
Palavakkam Beach – Chennai
Although Palavakkam beach may not boast of a rich historical heritage like some of its counterparts, it has been witness to the evolving culture and l…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This beach is open 24 hours on all days of the week, no entry fee. | No Entry Fee |
| Best For | Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Friends, Siblings, Youngsters |
St Mary's Church – Chennai
St. Mary's Church holds a storied history that is reminiscent of the British colonial era. The church was consecrated in 1680, making it one of the ol…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This church remains open from 6 am to 9 pm. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | St Mary's Church opening and closing timings is 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings |
Thousand Lights Mosque – Chennai
The Thousand Lights Mosque is not only an important place of worship but also a symbol of the rich cultural and religious diversity of Chennai. The hi…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- The mosque is open every day from 5.30 am to 9 pm. You do not need to pay any entry fee to visit Thousand Lights Mosque Chennai. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Thousand Lights Mosque opening and closing timings is 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings |
VGP Golden Beach – Chennai
VGP Golden Beach is one of the most sought after destinations in the area by family and friends. This beach is a part of VGP Universal Kingdom, a famo…
| Entry Fee | Entry fee:- Rs 100 for adults and Rs 50 per child. | No Entry Fee |
| Best For | Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Friends, Siblings, Youngsters |
