We got there by 8 AM but since the society opens only at half past 8 we went to a nearby tea shop and had a tea. The tea was tasty and costed only 5 bucks :)
We then signed the register and got inside. It was great to be inside the garden, walking below the trees.....After 10 minutes, we noticed some strange movement in the nearby bushes...It was a mongoose. But it quickly fled the scene.
We then entered a small religious structure.....it was very peaceful and had elements of every religion and we guys really loved the serenity of the place.
We then resumed our walk and passed through a lot of bushes, a coconut farm and reached a cactii garden
It was a really great place and by this point of time we couldn't hear any vehicle noises. WE could also see a large variety of birds-parrots, golden orioles, cuckoos, bulbuls..we were also able to see a lot of spiders and butterfiles. It is reported that even jackals are found inside the Society campus but we were not able to see any of them...we also did not not get to see a single snake!
We finally reached the banyan.There are people who often say that this is the largest Banyan tree in the world.. At present the Banyan has been fenced to protect it. It is really dark near the banyan because of the shade..
We then walked to the other entrance and saw large fruit bats hanging in a tree
Apart from all this, the place is really scenic....really a treat for nature lovers..Entry closes by 10:30AM and opens again only at noon. It is located on the banks of the Adyar river which adds to its beauty.
How to reach: there is a bus stop near the Society's entrance..(the stop next to Andhra Sabha)
Entrance: Free
Hi, where is the entrance to this garden located. I know that the property is spread across adyar and besant nagar. Let me know where exactly you enter this garden. And is this open on sundays.
ReplyDeleteGet down at Andhra sabha bus stop and walk across the bridge...u will find the entrance on your left..It doesn't work on sundays...timings are 8:30 to 10 in the morning and 2 to 4 in the noon..there is also another entrance in Besant nagar but I am not sure of its location
DeleteCan u tell me the exact route?? I stay in anna university hostel.
ReplyDeleteGet down at Andhra sabha bus stop and walk across the bridge...u will find the entrance on your left..It doesn't work on sundays...timings are 8:30 to 10 in the morning and 2 to 4 in the noon..there is also another entrance in Besant nagar but I am not sure of its location
DeleteFor someone from Anna University (or for that matter, anyone who stays south of Thiru-vi-ka bridge), it probably makes more sense to get down near the Fortis-Malar Hospital after Adyar Signal and cross the main road. The Besant Nagar entrance is not very conveniently located - it is on Besant Avenue road. If you are getting down near Adyar Signal, look for Hotel Esthell (it is located right where the Besant Avenue starts) or Adyar Post Office (slightly further down Besant Avenue) - the garden entrance is about a kilometer down on this road.
DeleteGet down at Andhra sabha bus stop and walk across the bridge...u will find the entrance on your left..It doesn't work on sundays...timings are 8:30 to 10 in the morning and 2 to 4 in the noon..there is also another entrance in Besant nagar but I am not sure of its location
ReplyDeleteThank you, Siva. Today I visited the place and felt refreshed and energised. Must visit for all those who live in chennai or those who arrive as tourists.
ReplyDeleteis there any mini hotels?
ReplyDeletethere is a murugan idly shop branch near the Besant Nagar entrance..the Adyar side has many hotels and tea-stalls too
DeleteI'm a student of SRM university and a young birder. Can you please suggest me the route from the nearest railway station?
ReplyDeleteI'm a student of SRM university and a young birder. Can you please suggest me the route from the nearest railway station?
ReplyDeleteHey is that a good place for couple's to visit???
ReplyDeleteDo people get privacy there???
Wat about the entry fees and other stuffs??
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