What to expect
Anna Nagar Tower Park
Officially the Dr. Visvesvaraya Tower Park, this urban park is built around a 42-metre (135 ft) concrete watchtower erected in 1968 and inaugurated during a World Trade Fair. Visitors climb the tower for panoramic views over Anna Nagar. The landscaped grounds include an amphitheatre, an artificial lake and children's play areas.
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Typepark
Nearest baseAnna Nagar
DistrictChennai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹5
Listed businesses3→Anna Nagar Tower Park is planned from Anna Nagar, one of the travel bases in Chennai district. Use Anna Nagar for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Anna Nagar or nearby in Chennai, 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
- Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram)55 km
- Kanchipuram72 km
- Puducherry150 km
- Vellore135 km
- Tirupati135 km
Road km to Chennai; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Anna Nagar Tower ParkSeasonal guide
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Today at Anna Nagar Tower Park
Sunrise5:58 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 the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
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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Stays, food & things to do near Anna Nagar Tower Park
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2 places to eat near Anna Nagar Tower Park
1 place to shop near Anna Nagar Tower Park
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Khalids biriyani
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Restaurant
Khalids biriyaniRestaurant at 20, 2nd Avenue. Its published hours are Monday to Sunday 11 am to 11 pm.
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Grand Sweets
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Sweet shop
Grand SweetsThe Anna Nagar branch of Grand Sweets, whose original shop is at Gandhi Nagar in Adyar. The company lists nine Chennai shops, and couriers its sweets anywhere in India except Chennai itself.
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Anna Nagar Tower Park — at a glance
Timings5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Best timeYear-round (early morning or evening)
Entry price
- Indian adult
- ₹5
Fees change without notice. Check the current rate at the counter.
Entry: Around ₹5 (nominal; extra to climb the tower)
Getting here
How to reach Anna Nagar Tower Park
In Anna Nagar, right beside Anna Nagar Tower metro station.
Getting around Anna Nagar Tower Park
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 Anna Nagar Tower Park
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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When is the best time to visit Anna Nagar Tower Park?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Anna Nagar Tower Park?
Entry: Around ₹5 (nominal; extra to climb the tower). Timings: 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM. The rupee figure quoted is the Indian adult rate.
How do I reach Anna Nagar Tower Park?
Base yourself in Anna Nagar or nearby in Chennai, 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 Anna Nagar Tower Park?
About an hour.
What else is near Anna Nagar Tower Park?
Nearby you can pair Chennai Rail Museum (1.4 km), Koyambedu Market (2.5 km), Vadapalani Murugan Temple (3.9 km), Pachaiyappa's College (3.9 km).
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Image credits
- Anna Nagar Tower Park:Acvasagam, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0