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Nageswara Rao Park
A leafy neighbourhood park in Mylapore named after freedom fighter and Amrutanjan founder K. C. Nageswara Rao Pantulu, who donated the land. A popular morning-walk and jogging spot, it hosts open-air cultural events during the Mylapore festival. Its old trees make it one of the greener pockets of the temple district.
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Nageswara Rao Park
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Plan Nageswara Rao Park
Typepark
Nearest baseMylapore
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseMylapore
DistrictChennai
Place typepark
Time neededAbout an hour.
A leafy neighbourhood park in Mylapore named after freedom fighter and Amrutanjan founder K. C. Nageswara Rao Pantulu, who donated the land. A popular morning-walk and jogging spot, it hosts open-air cultural events during the Mylapore festival. Its old trees make it one of the greener pockets of the temple district.
Nageswara Rao Park is planned from Mylapore, one of the travel bases in Chennai district. Use Mylapore for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Nageswara Rao Park — at a glance
Timings5:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Best timeYear-round; January for the Mylapore festival
Entry: Free
Getting there: In Mylapore near Luz Corner and Thirumayilai MRTS station.
A morning-walk park; it hosts open-air events during the Mylapore festival in January.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Mylapore 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.
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Nageswara Rao Park — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Nageswara Rao Park?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Nageswara Rao Park?
Entry: Free. Timings: 5:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Nageswara Rao Park?
Base yourself in Mylapore 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 Nageswara Rao Park?
About an hour.
What else is near Nageswara Rao Park?
Nearby you can pair Kapaleeshwarar Temple (180 m), Luz Church (360 m), Mundakakanni Amman Temple (440 m), San Thome Basilica (1.1 km).
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