| Velachery lake |
| About:Velachery Lake is one of the live lakes inside Chennai, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with a good stock of water all through the year. Since Velachery is a low lying area, the monsoon rain water from the neighbouring areas are drained into this lake.Velachery lake is one of the oldest lake. This is the biggest lake that is in the CHENNAI CITY. It caters to the ground water need for the nearest locality for about 15 sq kms. 10 years back this lake was spread around 20 sq kms. |
| Location info: |
| Address:Velachery,Chennai Tamil Nadu India. |
| District: Chennai |
| Nearest City: Chennai |
| Best time to visit: January to April |
| Climate/Weather: |
| The weather and climate of Chennai reflect the geographical location and relief of the Chennai city. Chennai lies near the thermal equator and the Sea that is why there is very less variation in seasonal temperature. For most parts of the year, the weather of Chennai is hot and humid. The hottest part of the year n Chennai and surrounding areas is late May and early June, with maximum temperatures around 38-42 °C. The coolest period is January, with minimum temperatures around 19-20 °C. Thus, for most parts of the year, the weather and climate of Chennai city remains moderate- neither too high nor too low. |
| Interesting places to Visit: |
Marina Beach
The city’s Marina Beach, bordered by gardens, lies just to the South of the War Memorial. It is claimed to be the second largest in the world, about 13 kms.Covelong
For a balmy holiday, the fishing village of Covelong has an excellent stretch of beach. This lies 55 km enroute to Mamallapuram which is 60 km from Madras and is a breathtaking seaside haven ideal for a relaxing holiday.Elliots Beach (Marina beach):The Marina Beach is a beach situated along shoreline in the city of Chennai, India.It is the longest beach in India and the second longest in the worldValluvar Kottam
The ValluvarKottam, dedicated to the memory of the Tamil Saint Philosopher and poet Thiruvalluvar, is the largest auditorium in Asia. It is located at the junction of Kodampakkam High Road and Valluvar Kottam Road.National Art Gallery and Museum
Built in 1906, the Chennai National Art Gallery was originally intended to be a memorial to queen Victoria. An impressive certal dome flanked a series of smaller domes supported by pillars on each side. After independence, it became an art Gallery in 1951. It has bronze exhibits dating from 10th to 13th centuries and paintings of Rajasthani and Mughals of the 17th century. Established in 1857, the museum can justify its claim to being one of India’s best. There are large sectiors devoted to Archacology, Anthropology, Geology, Numismatics, Zoology and Botany along with comprehensive collections of arms and armour.Parathasarathy Temple
Located at Triplicane High Road is the large Sri Prthasarathy Temple. This Hindu Temple, devoted to Lord Krishna, was built in the 8th Century by Pallava King and has been ornately renovated since. |
| How to reach? |
| Nearest Railway Station:Chennai |
| Nearest Airport:Chennai |
| Road Transport:Chennai is very well connected to all the major cities in the Southern India.there are good number of buses to every cities |
| Nearest Visiting places: |
Elliots Beach (Marina beach):The Marina Beach is a beach situated along shoreline in the city of Chennai, India.It is the longest beach in India and the second longest in the world
Kanchipuram:Kanchipuram,is a city and a municipality in Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu. It is a temple town and the headquarters of Kanchipuram district.It was called Kachi and Kachiampathi in ancient times.
Mahabalipuram:Mahabalipuram lies on the Coromandel Coast which faces the Bay of Bengal. This is an elegant place to watch which a well established sea port was during the 7th and 10th centuries of the Pallava dynasty. This was the second capital of the Pallavas who ruled Kanchipuram |
| Nearest Petrol Pump: |
| Chennai ,Tamil Nadu,India. |
| Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
Park Lodge Park Town
33, Nainiyappan Mestri Street, Park Town, Chennai, Tamil nadu 600003- 044 25355653
Mahindra Holiday & Resorts India LtdMahindra Holiday & Resorts India Ltd
2, Lalithapuram Gaudiya Mutt Road, Chennai, Tamil nadu 600014
Chandra Park HotelChandra Park Hotel?
No. 9, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Gandhi Irwin Road, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600008 – 044 28191177
Murudis Lodge
1, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil nadu 600004Hotel Raj Palace
Thanikachalam Rd, Thyagaraya Nagar, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017- 044 24310033 |
| Help Line/Phone Number: |
Police Station:Kutchery Road Police Station
, Mylapore, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil NaduR 7 KK Nagar Police Station
Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu- 044 2345630Police Station
, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil NaduPolice Station
, Triplicane, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Nearest Hospital:St. Isabel’s Hospital & Nursing Home
No. 18, Oliver Road, Mylapore, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004- 044 24991081Csi Kalyani Multispeciality Hospital
Radha Krishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu- 044 28470642Rajan Dental – Implants, Cosmetic, Pediatric, Sedation and more
56, Dr.R.K.Salai,, Chennai, Tamilnadu 600004- 044 2847 2266Harvey Heart Hospitals Ltd
No. 542, T.T.K. Road, Alwarpet, Taynampet, Teynampet, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600018- 044 24311722Roots Dental Hospitals
33, Desiga Road, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil nadu 600004- 044 24642565 |
