Besant Nagar Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A temple with intricate carvings and statues.
A beach with colorful swings and a 'Lucky Game' sign.
A large white building with a central archway, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.
A beach with food stalls and a lifeguard tower.
A statue of a deity with green chili peppers hanging above it.

Stay near popular Besant Nagar attractions

Edward Elliot's Beach

8.0/10 (47 reviews)
Enjoy relaxed walks on a golden-sand beach, watch a picturesque sunrise, sample traditional Chennai beach food and visit architecturally impressive landmarks.
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Activities

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

NZ$208
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ
Chennai to Taj Mahal, Agra day trip with return flights

Chennai to Taj Mahal, Agra day trip with return flights

NZ$9
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal, Agra day trip with return flights
Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

NZ$262
per traveller
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

NZ$219
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Same Day Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Chennai

Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights

NZ$81
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Taj Mahal and Agra Overnight Tour Package from Chennai with Flight

Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight

NZ$113
per adult
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
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Our pick of the best Besant Nagar Hotel Deals

The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$332 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$332
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (996 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel with very friendly and responsive staff. Excellent food, very clean, quiet, and maintained very well."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

The Leela Palace Chennai
Park Hyatt Chennai

Park Hyatt Chennai

5 out of 5
39 Velachery Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$208 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$208
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (587 reviews)
"Sejal from the restaurant is an amazing person and very helpful.. she took good care of me when I was not well..Rajes the housekeeping is very good and helpful.. he found my missing earrings.. wants again thank you for taking good care of me.."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Park Hyatt Chennai
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

5 out of 5
# 63 Mount Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$280 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$280
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai

5 out of 5
531 GST Road, St. Thomas Mount Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$186 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$186
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
The Park Chennai

The Park Chennai

5 out of 5
601 Anna Salai Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$105 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$105
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Park Chennai
Hyatt Regency Chennai

Hyatt Regency Chennai

5 out of 5
365 Anna Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$197 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$197
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (650 reviews)
"Great staff, and amazing hospitality"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Hyatt Regency Chennai
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Our guide on where to stay in Besant Nagar

Find the best Besant Nagar areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Besant Nagar
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A temple with intricate architecture and a signboard.

T Nagar

Travellers come to T Nagar for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam Temple while you're in town.

A monument with two large white arches, a golden statue, and a plaque in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

Central Chennai

The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Madras High Court are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nehru Park Station or Kilpauk Station to get around the larger area.

A kudu antelope in a forested area with leaf-covered ground and trees.

Guindy

Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Guindy. Top attractions like Phoenix Market City and Raj Bhavan are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Little Mount Station or Ekkattuthangal Station to see more of the city.

A church interior with wooden pews, a marble floor, and stained glass windows.

Nungambakkam

You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.

A temple with multiple tiers and a large central tower, surrounded by a sandy area with scattered ruins.
Photo by Avanti Shukla
Open Photo by Avanti Shukla

Mahabalipuram Beach

Mahabalipuram Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mamallapuram Beach and Pancha Pandava Rathas.

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