What to expect
Sadras Beach
A quiet, wide sandy beach on the ECR coast beside the historic Sadras Dutch Fort and near Kalpakkam. Far less crowded than Mamallapuram, it draws day-trippers who pair the shoreline with the 17th-century fort ruins and Dutch cemetery just inland.
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Typebeach
Nearest baseSadras
DistrictChengalpattu
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Sadras Beach is planned from Sadras, one of the travel bases in Chengalpattu district. Use Sadras for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sadras or nearby in Chengalpattu, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Distance by road
- Chennai55 km
- Kanchipuram65 km
- Puducherry95 km
- Chengalpattu (town)30 km
- Vellore130 km
Road km to Chengalpattu; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Sadras BeachSeasonal guide
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Today at Sadras Beach
Sunrise5:59 am
Sunset6:21 pm
Golden hour best light5:21 pm–6:21 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:21 pm–6:46 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is monsoon season: the sea gets rough, swimming is often unsafe and boat services can be suspended. Follow lifeguard and local warnings, and expect changeable conditions.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Sadras Beach — at a glance
TimingsOpen all day; best at sunrise and sunset
Best timeNovember to February; mornings and evenings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Sadras Beach
On the ECR near Kalpakkam, about 20 km south of Mamallapuram; Chengalpattu is the nearest railhead, about 75 km from Chennai airport
Getting around Sadras Beach
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Sadras Beach
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When is the best time to visit Sadras Beach?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sadras Beach?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open all day; best at sunrise and sunset.
How do I reach Sadras Beach?
Base yourself in Sadras or nearby in Chengalpattu, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Sadras Beach?
About an hour.
What else is near Sadras Beach?
Nearby you can pair Sadras Dutch Fort (1.4 km), Pancha Rathas (9.7 km), Mahabalipuram Beach (9.9 km), Mahabalipuram Lighthouse (10.4 km).
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