Thursday 18 August 2011

Marina Beach In Chennai


Marina Beach


Marina is a beautiful laid out beach that lies along the eastern coasts of Tamil Nadu. Marina Beach falls in the capital city of the Tamil Nadu, that is Chennai. The beach has the distinction of being the second largest beach in the world and the largest in Asia. The beach territory is spread well over an entire 12 kms stretch and is well provided to inculcate various beach activities. As a tourist destination, the beach offers ample opportunities for swimming, wind surfing, fishing, sun bathing and more. To add to all this, there are various memorials and parks at Marina. It was Governor Grant Duff who initiated the developmental works at the beach and named it Marina Beach. From tourists perception the visit to Marina Beach is just inevitable.

Fun and Enjoyment
In the evenings, the beach is transformed into a bright carnival ground with all kinds of enjoyable sources such as food stalls lining the beach. The vendors sell items ranging from shell and glass baubles to kites and fruit juices. The Marina beach has the capability to entertain large number of tourist at the same time. The beach front is also used as a venue for important state functions.
Attractions
Marina Beach hosts a number of activities. To start with we have a long stretch of silver sand lining that abuts the Bay of Bengal. A good number of beach tourists can be seen swimmimg, surfing and playing beach volley ball along Marina. Kids making sand castles, the silhoutted appearance of the fishermen boats, horse rides, lantern lit shops and stalls, picturesque view of old buildings and refreshing parks and of course the splendid view of the sunset are some of the best features at Marina Beach.
There is a park stroll (promenade) that seperates the sandy beaches and the main road. The park is quite a popular place, containing sculptures of some of some noted personalities of the region and India. Some of the pioneers include Mahatma Gandhi, B.G. Tilak, Bharathidasan, Tiruvalluvar, Kamaraj, Swami Sivananda and Thanthai Periyar.
The closest space of the beach has a wonderful aquarium with exotic collection of freshwater and tropical fishes. The aquarium offers the best sight of marine life rare with a huge collection.
The beach drive houses some important establishments like the University of Madras, Senate House, Chepauk Palace and Presidency College.
Anna and MGR Samadhis 
MGR Samadhi

Situated on the beach, the Anna and MGR Samadhis, which are the memorials of the most popular, former Chief ministers of the state; attracts a good number of visitors everyday.
Swimming Pool
Due to strong undercurrents, swimming in Marina is generally not advisable. But as a beach without swimming facilities becomes insipid, city planners have done well to construct a beautiful swimming pool on the beach. The pool is frequented by the young and the old alike.
How To Get There
By Air
The nerest airport is Anna International Airport at Chennai. 
By Train
Chennai has 3 railway stations. They are Central, Egmore and Tambaram. Chennai Central is well connected to all the major cities in india
By Bus
Chennai metro city is connected to all parts of the India by road. TSTC and other private bus services provide services to all cities in the state. Deluxe Volvo bus services are available from Bangalore, Hyderabad, Cochin and Coimbatore.
Photo Gallery
Anna Samadhi

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