{"id":18094,"date":"2018-06-21T11:58:05","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T06:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/?p=18094"},"modified":"2025-06-02T17:52:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T12:22:15","slug":"picnic-spots-in-chennai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/picnic-spots-in-chennai\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Amazing Picnic Spots in Chennai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu\u2019s capital, is the seat of South Indian tradition. The city itself seems to be a remnant of a simpler time, where South Indian culture is carefully maintained despite the hasty progress of advancing world. Tamil Nadu, very protective of its heritage, is a pretty experience for tourists and visitors, with constructions and sites from almost every period of India\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If visiting Chennai, or living there, do plan a day of relaxation, with a basketful of snacks and a group of loved-ones. This is a list of some picnic spots in Chennai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Picnic spots in Chennai: Beaches and Lakes <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> 1. Marina Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-18718\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-Panoramic-View-of-the-Marina-Beach-from-the-Lighthouse-at-Santhome.jpg\" alt=\"A Panoramic View of the Marina Beach from the Lighthouse at Santhome\" class=\"wp-image-18718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-Panoramic-View-of-the-Marina-Beach-from-the-Lighthouse-at-Santhome.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-Panoramic-View-of-the-Marina-Beach-from-the-Lighthouse-at-Santhome-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-Panoramic-View-of-the-Marina-Beach-from-the-Lighthouse-at-Santhome-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-Panoramic-View-of-the-Marina-Beach-from-the-Lighthouse-at-Santhome-740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>A Panoramic View of the Marina Beach from the Lighthouse at Santhome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chennai is home to many beautiful beaches, of which the Marina beach is the biggest and the most famous. This natural urban beach has a promenade which stretches across 6.5 kilometres and attracts thousands of visitors every day. Go horse riding, walk along the beach, or visit an aquarium, when you visit this beach. Be careful of the currents, when you dip your toes in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Fort St. George to Foreshore Estate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/beaches-in-chennai\/\">Beaches in Chennai <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"visual_element\" id=\"hotels_visual\"><div id=\"hotel_city\">Book Budget Hotels in Chennai<\/div><div class=\"visual_element_hotel owl-carousel\"><div class=\"hotel_card_div\"><div class=\"hotel_img_container\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cs-images.treebo.com\/Treebo_Rakshhitha\/OAK\/Oak_4_.jpg?w=275&h=163&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&auto=compress\" alt=\"Treebo Rakshitha\"><div class=\"text-block\"><div class=\"tag-text tag-left\">Free Breakfast<\/div><div class=\"tag-text tag-right\">100% Quality Guarantee<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hotel_info\"><div class=\"treebo_rating\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/visual-element\/assets\/images\/3-star.svg\" class=\"treebo-rate-star three_star\" alt=\"treebo_rating\"><\/div><div class=\"hotels_name\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-chennai\/treebo-rakshitha-porur-4093\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_campaign=picnic-spots-in-chennai_hotel_listing_widget\" class=\"hotel-name-link\">Treebo Rakshitha<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"trip-advisor\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/img\/cdsi\/img2\/ratings\/traveler\/5.0-43523-5.svg\" class=\"tripadvisor_rating\" alt=\"tripadvisor_rating\"><\/div><div class=\"price_rate\"><p>Starting at just &#8377; 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VGP Golden Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-18719\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Man-Standing-like-a-Statue-at-VGP-Golden-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"Man Standing like a Statue at VGP Golden Beach\" class=\"wp-image-18719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Man-Standing-like-a-Statue-at-VGP-Golden-Beach.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Man-Standing-like-a-Statue-at-VGP-Golden-Beach-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Man-Standing-like-a-Statue-at-VGP-Golden-Beach-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Man-Standing-like-a-Statue-at-VGP-Golden-Beach-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Man Standing like a Statue at VGP Golden Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This private beach at Injambakkam, on the way to Mahabalipuram, was once the first choice for many Tamil and Telugu movie shootings for their song sequences, thanks to its beautiful sculptures, greenery and attractive layout. Managed as an amusement park by the VG Panneerdas Group. Get the Statue man (\u00e1 la Buckingham palace) to talk to you, enjoy the rides in the Aqua kingdom, and visit its Panneer Fort and the Millennium Tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Injambakkam<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/fun-places-in-chennai\/\">Fun Places in Chennai <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> 3. Covelong Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-18720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-Beach-at-Covelong.jpg\" alt=\"The Beach at Covelong\" class=\"wp-image-18720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-Beach-at-Covelong.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-Beach-at-Covelong-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-Beach-at-Covelong-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-Beach-at-Covelong-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Beach at Covelong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This beach is also to be found 40 kilometres on the way to Mahabalipuram, set amidst backwaters and sand banks. This is basically a fishing village, with a beach full of white, shiny sands. You can take a lot of photographs, visit the ruins of the Dutch Fort Sadras, walk along the beach to introspect or indulge in adventure sports on this beach, which is a popular haunt for many visitors from Chennai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Covelong<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Elliot\u2019s Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-18723\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Schmidt-Memorial-at-Elliot\u2019s-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"Schmidt Memorial at Elliot\u2019s Beach\" class=\"wp-image-18723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Schmidt-Memorial-at-Elliot\u2019s-Beach.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Schmidt-Memorial-at-Elliot\u2019s-Beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Schmidt-Memorial-at-Elliot\u2019s-Beach-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Schmidt-Memorial-at-Elliot\u2019s-Beach-740x492.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Schmidt Memorial at Elliot\u2019s Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit this beautiful beach in Besant Nagar is quiet and considered best for a morning walk. You get to spot flamingos and pond herons on a visit here. You may be spared the trouble of packing a picnic, as the beach has several food stalls and all you need to do is view the sunset and relax at this beach which is not as crowded as the Marina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Besant Nagar<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> 5. Muttukadu Lake<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-18724\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Muttukadu-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Muttukadu Lake\" class=\"wp-image-18724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Muttukadu-Lake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Muttukadu-Lake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Muttukadu-Lake-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Muttukadu-Lake-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Muttukadu Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This lake is picturesque and perfect for an outing with the family. Here, you can enjoy a variety of activities such as pedal boating, row boating and speed water biking. Open from 9 am to 5 pm, entry here is free and there is plenty of parking available, as well as a restuarant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Muttukadu<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/lakes-in-chennai\/\">Lakes in Chennai<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Picnic spots in Chennai: Cultural and Heritage <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> 1. Government Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-18725\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-Architectural-Beauty-of-the-Government-Museum.jpg\" alt=\"The Architectural Beauty of the Government Museum\" class=\"wp-image-18725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-Architectural-Beauty-of-the-Government-Museum.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-Architectural-Beauty-of-the-Government-Museum-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-Architectural-Beauty-of-the-Government-Museum-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-Architectural-Beauty-of-the-Government-Museum-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Architectural Beauty of the Government Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the Government Museum on the Pantheon Road in Egmore, which is the second oldest museum in the country. The galleries cover many themes including art, anthropology, archeology, botany, zoology and numismatics. First opened in 1854, the museum is an architectural marvel in itself and has the largest collection of Roman antiques outside Europe. Don\u2019t miss the Gallery of Dolls or the Tanjore paintings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Egmore<\/li><li><strong>Where to Stay : 3 Star Hotels near Egmore Museum Chennai <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/3-star-hotels-near-egmore-museum-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">|  <\/a><\/strong>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/3-star-hotels-in-egmore-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 Star Hotels in Egmore Chennai<\/a><\/strong>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> 2. National Art Gallery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-18726\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Exquisitely-detailed-Nataraja-in-Bronze.jpg\" alt=\"Exquisitely detailed Nataraja in Bronze\" class=\"wp-image-18726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Exquisitely-detailed-Nataraja-in-Bronze.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Exquisitely-detailed-Nataraja-in-Bronze-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Exquisitely-detailed-Nataraja-in-Bronze-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Exquisitely-detailed-Nataraja-in-Bronze-740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Exquisitely detailed Nataraja in Bronze<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on Pantheon Road in the same campus as the Government Museum, this Art Gallery has a wide collection of arts and crafts. This gallery showcases rock and cave art, bronze sculptures, Tanjore paintings studded with gems as also paintings from the 14th and 15th centuries. This gallery also houses some original paintings of Kerala\u2019s renowned painter, Raja Ravi Varma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Egmore<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suggested to Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/historical-places-in-chennai\/\">Historical Places in Chennai<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> 3. Dakshinachitra<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-18727\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-Open-Amphitheatre-at-Dakshinachitra.jpg\" alt=\"The Open Amphitheatre at Dakshinachitra\" class=\"wp-image-18727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-Open-Amphitheatre-at-Dakshinachitra.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-Open-Amphitheatre-at-Dakshinachitra-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-Open-Amphitheatre-at-Dakshinachitra-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-Open-Amphitheatre-at-Dakshinachitra-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>The Open Amphitheatre at Dakshinachitra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit this living museum, at Muttukadu on the way Mahabalipuram, which showcases the culture, traditions, arts and crafts of the four states in South India, namely Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, which included Telangana. You can catch the folk performances of the four states and see the way their houses were designed traditionally. If you ever wanted to see glass being blown into shapes, here\u2019s your opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Muttukadu<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Railway Museum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-18729\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Entrance-to-the-Railway-Museum-at-Chennai.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to the Railway Museum at Chennai\" class=\"wp-image-18729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Entrance-to-the-Railway-Museum-at-Chennai.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Entrance-to-the-Railway-Museum-at-Chennai-390x220.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Entrance-to-the-Railway-Museum-at-Chennai-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Entrance-to-the-Railway-Museum-at-Chennai-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Entrance-to-the-Railway-Museum-at-Chennai-740x415.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Entrance to the Railway Museum at Chennai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were excited by trains as a child and still carry that fascination to this day, this Railway Museum is a must-visit place for you. Get to see many vintage engine models, miniature rail networks and several scaled and even running models at this museum which is designed to fascinate kids and offers a children\u2019s park for them with joyrides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Villivakkam<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> 5. Vivekananda House<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-18730\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-View-of-the-Beautifully-Illuminated-Swami-Vivekananda-Illam-or-House.jpg\" alt=\"A View of the Beautifully Illuminated Swami Vivekananda Illam or House\" class=\"wp-image-18730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-View-of-the-Beautifully-Illuminated-Swami-Vivekananda-Illam-or-House.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-View-of-the-Beautifully-Illuminated-Swami-Vivekananda-Illam-or-House-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-View-of-the-Beautifully-Illuminated-Swami-Vivekananda-Illam-or-House-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-View-of-the-Beautifully-Illuminated-Swami-Vivekananda-Illam-or-House-740x448.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>A View of the Beautifully Illuminated Swami Vivekananda Illam or House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This house in Triplicane is where Swami Vivekananda stayed for nine days after his famous trip to the USA. This house has since been converted into a museum which helps the visitors to understand the message of Swami Vivekananda and learn of the immense inspiration and message of his life to the youth of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Triplicane<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/couple-friendly-hotels-in-chennai\/\">couple friendly hotels in chennai<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Fort St. George<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-18731\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-View-of-the-Fort-St.-George.jpg\" alt=\"A View of the Fort St. George\" class=\"wp-image-18731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-View-of-the-Fort-St.-George.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-View-of-the-Fort-St.-George-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-View-of-the-Fort-St.-George-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-View-of-the-Fort-St.-George-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>A View of the Fort St. George<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Built in 1644, this Fort is a relic of India\u2019s colonial era and an architectural marvel which currently houses Tamil Nadu\u2019s legislative assembly. Visit the St. George Museum at the fort for an educational experience, as you get to see the medallions, coins, paintings and letters which belonged to the East India Company\u2019s personnel who lived here at one time. Try to visit St. Mary\u2019s Church which is the oldest Anglican Church in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Fort St. George<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> 7. Valluvar Kottam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-18732\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chariot-shaped-Monument-at-Valluvar-Kottam.jpg\" alt=\"Chariot-shaped Monument at Valluvar Kottam\" class=\"wp-image-18732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chariot-shaped-Monument-at-Valluvar-Kottam.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chariot-shaped-Monument-at-Valluvar-Kottam-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chariot-shaped-Monument-at-Valluvar-Kottam-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chariot-shaped-Monument-at-Valluvar-Kottam-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Chariot-shaped Monument at Valluvar Kottam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This memorial to the famous poet Thiruvalluvar at Nungambakkam is shaped like chariot and measures 39 meters in height. His philosophic message through his work, known as Thirukkural meaning Sacred Verses, is a source of pride to Tamils who worship him as a Saint. This imposing and well-maintained monument is one of the popular destinations for visitors to Chennai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Nungambakkam<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/service-apartments-near-phoenix-market-city-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Service Apartments near Phoenix Market City Chennai<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Picnic spots in Chennai: Entertainment and activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> 1. Queensland<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-18733\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-View-of-the-Rides-at-Queensland.jpg\" alt=\"A View of the Rides at Queensland\" class=\"wp-image-18733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-View-of-the-Rides-at-Queensland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-View-of-the-Rides-at-Queensland-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-View-of-the-Rides-at-Queensland-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/A-View-of-the-Rides-at-Queensland-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>A View of the Rides at Queensland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are fond of rides, head to this amusement park at Chembarambakkam which offers 50 rides to visitors of which about 18 are meant for kids. The park is about 13 kilometres from <strong>Chennai<\/strong> and built on a sprawling 70-acre land to offer a great time to a family looking for fun and frolic with car rides, slides, water rides and a wave pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Chembarambakkam<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/malls-in-chennai\/\">Malls in Chennai <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> 2. MGM Dizzee World<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-18734\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Designed-to-Attract-Children-MGM-Dizzee-World.jpg\" alt=\"Designed to Attract Children, MGM Dizzee World\" class=\"wp-image-18734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Designed-to-Attract-Children-MGM-Dizzee-World.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Designed-to-Attract-Children-MGM-Dizzee-World-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Designed-to-Attract-Children-MGM-Dizzee-World-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Designed-to-Attract-Children-MGM-Dizzee-World-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Designed to Attract Children, MGM Dizzee World<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another amusement park at Muttukadu on the way to Mahabalipuram with amazing rides which offer a great time for kids and adults alike. This park offers even hot air balloon rides which may be a dream come true for many an adventure enthusiast out there. Remember that the adult rides are not really good for kids unless they are the most intrepid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Muttukadu<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Picnic spots in Chennai: Parks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> 1. Guindy National Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-18735\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Guindy-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Guindy National Park\" class=\"wp-image-18735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Guindy-National-Park.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Guindy-National-Park-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Guindy-National-Park-768x381.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Guindy-National-Park-740x367.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Guindy National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stretched over 2.70 square kilometers, Guindy National Park falls under a protected &nbsp;area in Tamil Nadu. Here you can see lush forests, pristine lakes and lively streams. The Guindy National Park is quite unique in that it is one of the few national parks that is located within the city, which makes it a favourite with the residents and<strong> tourists of Chennai.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Range guindy<\/li><li><strong>Where to Stay : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/3-star-hotels-near-guindy-industrial-estate-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 Star Hotels near Guindy Industrial Estate Chennai<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/3-star-hotels-near-guindy-metro-station-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 Star Hotels near Guindy Metro Station Chennai<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Arignar Anna Zoological Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal size-full wp-image-18736\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/White-Tigers-at-the-Vandalur-Zoo.jpg\" alt=\"White Tigers at the Vandalur Zoo\" class=\"wp-image-18736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/White-Tigers-at-the-Vandalur-Zoo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/White-Tigers-at-the-Vandalur-Zoo-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/White-Tigers-at-the-Vandalur-Zoo-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/White-Tigers-at-the-Vandalur-Zoo-740x496.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>White Tigers at the Vandalur Zoo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as the Vandalur Zoo, located on the way to Kanchipuram, this park is home to 2000 species of animals and plants. Head here to look at different kinds of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and even fishes and insects. Don\u2019t miss the shark aquarium, lion safari and the nocturnal animal house here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Vandalur<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> 3. Semmozhi Poonga<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone normal wp-image-18737 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Beautifully-Landscaped-Semmozhi-Poonga-.jpg\" alt=\"Beautifully Landscaped Semmozhi Poonga | picnic spots in chennai\" class=\"wp-image-18737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Beautifully-Landscaped-Semmozhi-Poonga-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Beautifully-Landscaped-Semmozhi-Poonga--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Beautifully-Landscaped-Semmozhi-Poonga--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Beautifully-Landscaped-Semmozhi-Poonga--740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Beautifully Landscaped Semmozhi Poonga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Opened in 2010, this recent addition to<strong> Chennai\u2019s parks<\/strong> is beautifully landscaped and showcases over 300 species of plants and nearly 80 trees which were already there for many years, with some being over 100 years old. Visit the park to enjoy the beauty of nature and the various varieties of trees grown here, including bamboo and ficus trees from China, and a pond full of ducks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chennai is a wonderful city in many ways and offers you an eclectic mix of the old and the new and reflects the influence of times ranging from the times of Thiruvalluvar through the colonial era, to the current day when it is pitting itself against the other cities in India to expand its image as Detroit of India to the second Silicon Valley, by venturing into the IT field. All these influences are reflected in the list of interesting <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-chennai\/\">places to visit in Chennai<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-in-chennai\/\">hotels in Chennai<\/a> and get 100% guaranteed quality stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Checkout the treebo hotels in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/business-hotels-in-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Business Hotels in Chennai<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-near-chennai-bus-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guest House near Chennai Bus Stand, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/service-apartments-in-kk-nagar-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Service Apartments in KK Nagar Chennai<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-near-chennai-bus-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/3-star-hotels-in-guindy-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 Star Hotels in Guindy Chennai<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-near-chennai-bus-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-near-sims-hospital-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels near Sims Hospital Chennai<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-near-chennai-bus-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-near-consulate-general-of-malaysia-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guest House near Consulate General Of Malaysia Chennai<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-near-chennai-bus-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-near-consulate-of-finland-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guest House near Consulate Of Finland Chennai<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-near-chennai-bus-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/hotels-near-guindy-metro-station-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels near Guindy Metro Station Chennai<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-near-chennai-bus-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-near-broadway-studio-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guest House near Broadway Studio Chennai<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-near-chennai-bus-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/service-apartments-near-british-council-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Service Apartments near British Council Chennai<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-near-chennai-bus-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/3-star-hotels-near-pycrofts-garden-road-chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 Star Hotels near Pycrofts Garden Road Chennai<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/guest-house-near-chennai-bus-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu\u2019s capital, is the seat of South Indian tradition. 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