What's Besant Nagar Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Besant Nagar. Take time to see places like Edward Elliot's Beach and Ratnagirishwarar Temple while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Ashtalakshmi Kovil.
How to Get to Besant Nagar
Flying to:
- Chennai International Airport (MAA), 7 mi (11.3 km) from Besant Nagar
Things to See and Do in and around Besant Nagar
What to See in Besant Nagar
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Ratnagirishwarar Temple
- Ashtalakshmi Kovil
Things to Do near Besant Nagar:
- Chennai Citi Center Mall (3 mi/4.8 km away)
- Phoenix Market City (3.4 mi/5.5 km away)
- Pondy Bazaar (3.4 mi/5.5 km away)
- Express Avenue (4 mi/6.5 km away)
- Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall (4.2 mi/6.8 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Chennai?
- Hottest months: May, June, April, July (average 87°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, November (average 79°F)
- Rainiest months: November, December, October, August (average 9 inches of rainfall)