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Walk in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India
Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, India

Walk in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India

Length3.7 mi
Elev. Gain68.9 ft
Est. Steps8500
Created by RK

Walk in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India Introduction

Walk in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India is a 3.7 mile (8,500-step) route located near Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, India. This route has an elevation gain of about 68.9 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

Attractions Near Walk in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India

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Karl Schmidt Memorial

Historical
The Karl Schmidt Memorial is an architectural landmark commemorating a European sailor who drowned in 1930 trying to save the life of a girl. It is located at Elliot's Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The monument was in a derelict state, but has recently been restored.

Kalakshetra Foundation

Place
Kalakshetra Foundation, formerly simply Kalakshetra, is an arts and cultural academy dedicated to the preservation of traditional values in Indian art and crafts, especially in the field of Bharatanatyam dance and Gandharvaveda music. Based in Chennai, India, the academy was founded in January 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale and her husband George Arundale.

Ashtalakshmi Temple, Chennai

Building
The Ashtalakshmi Kovil is a Hindu temple, which lies on the shorelines near the Elliot's beach, in Chennai, India. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi, and her eight primary forms – the Ashtalakshmi – the giver of all eight forms of wealth, namely, offspring, success, prosperity, wealth, courage, bravery, food, and knowledge.

Besant Nagar

Place
Besant Nagar is an affluent, residential neighborhood in South Chennai, India. It is located on the coast of the Elliot's Beach along the Bay of Bengal. It is a part of Chennai which is inhabited by many famous personalities and affluent citizens. Alongside are many restaurants, cafes, shops and boutiques.

Shasthri Nagar

Place
Sasthri Nagar is a residential neighbourhood in south Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.Sasthri Nagar was developed by Tamil Nadu Housing Board (TNHB) in late 1960s and early 1970s.The suburb is close to Edward Elliot's Beach of Besant Nagar.

Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple

Place
The Varasiddhi Vinayakar Temple in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India is a famous Hindu temple, located near the beach in Besant Nagar. It is dedicated to the Hindu elephant god Vinayaka or Ganesha. The temple participates in activities such as feeding the poor and holds poojas frequently.The first Kumbabhishekam of the temple after extension activity was held in April, 1979 before which the idol was being workshiped at a site opposite to the present site of the temple, within the CPWD Quarters compound.

Shastri Nagar, Goregaon

Place
Shastri Nagar is a residential area in Goregaon, Mumbai, India. Like most localities in the western suburbs, it has several international schools like VIBGYOR High School, temples (Ram Mandir), a mosque, Rosary Church, Gurudwara and a Buddh Vihar. There is also a small Jain Temple.Shastri Nagar is connected by roads such as Link road, M.

Government Playground

Place

Barista

Food

Vannanthurai

Building
Last updated: Jan 1, 2026

Route Details

Length

3.7 mi

Elev. Gain

68.9 ft

Est. Steps

8500
Created by
RK
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