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Besant
Nagar
Beach
also
known
as
Edward
Elliot's
Beach
in
Chennai
is
one
of
the
cleanest
beaches
of
India.
Embellished
by
golden
sand
beaches,
curling
waves
and
limitless
stretch
of
sea,
the
beach
entices
tourists
from
different
parts
of
the
world.
The
serene
and
tranquil
nature
of
the
beach
uplifts
the
human
spirit
and
refreshes
the
mind
and
soul.
You
can
witness
the
amazing
sunrise
and
sunset
at
the
beach,
with
the
sky
being
painted
by
the
golden
rays
of
the
sun.
The
beach
is
named
Edward
Elliot's
Beach
after
the
famous
chief
magistrate
and
superintendent
police
of
Chennai,
Edward
Elliott.
But
it
is
popularly
known
as
Besant
Nagar
Beach
since
it
is
located
in
the
city
of
Besant
Nagar.
The
city
of
Besant
Nagar
was
originally
named
after
the
famous
social
activist
Annie
Besant,
who
had
an
immense
contribution
to
the
development
of
India
during
the
British
rule.
It
is
said
that
once
a
Danish
sailor,
Karl
Schmidt,
sacrificed
his
life
while
saving
a
man
from
drowning
in
the
sea.
A
monument
has
been
constructed
in
his
honour
at
the
beach
and
named
as
“Elliots”.
Several
multi-cuisine
restaurants
and
street
side
cafes
adorn
the
shores
of
the
beach.
Sea
foods
are
one
of
the
key
attractions
of
the
beach
where
you
can
enjoy
the
fried
fish
delicacies
with
the
South
Indian
dishes.
You
must
also
not
miss
out
on
some
of
the
beautiful
old
temples
and
churches
located
near
the
beach.
The
pristine
beauty
of
the
beach
serves
as
the
perfect
weekend
getaway,
offering
a
plethora
of
activities
like
surfing,
boating,
sunbathing
and
relaxing
at
the
seashore.
It
is
amazing
to
watch
the
twinkling
stars
and
the
moonlit
sea
waters
at
night.
The
nearest
airport
to
reach
the
Besant
Nagar
Beach
is
Chennai
International
airport.
The
distance
between
the
airport
and
the
beach
is
14.68
km.
The
fastest
way
to
reach
the
beach
is
to
hire
a
taxi
from
the
airport.
The
distance
can
be
covered
in
approximately
16
minutes.
The
average
fare
of
taxis
is
between
INR
440
and
INR
550.
The
cheapest
way
to
reach
the
beach
from
the
airport
is
to
avail
of
the
train
and
the
bus.
The
railway
station
near
the
airport
is
Trisulam.
Board
a
train
from
Trisulam
to
Chennai
Fort
railway
station.
You
can
then
walk
down
to
the
Secretariat
bus
stand
and
avail
a
bus
to
reach
the
Besant
Nagar
bus
stand.
The
best
time
to
visit
Besant
Nagar
beach
is
during
the
winter
season
between
November
and
February.
The
weather
is
comparatively
pleasant
in
the
winter
with
temperatures
varying
between
19
degrees
C
and
27
degrees
C.
You
can
relax
at
the
beach
during
the
day
and
enjoy
the
cool
breeze
in
the
evenings.
-
Summers
are
usually
very
hot
and
unbearable
in
Chennai,
hence
it
is
advisable
to
avoid
this
time
of
the
year.
The
beach
during
the
daytime
would
not
be
comfortable
to
walk
around
and
relax
due
to
the
scorching
sun
heat.
Besant
nagar
beach
famous
for
fish
they
have
many
varieties
fishesh
and
cheap
price