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Panagal Park
A large triangular park at the heart of T. Nagar's shopping district, named after the Raja of Panagal, Chief Minister of the Madras Presidency in the 1920s. It provides a rare green breathing space amid the crowded silk-and-jewellery shopping streets. It is a well-known local landmark and meeting point.
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Panagal Park
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Plan Panagal Park
Typepark
Nearest baseT. Nagar
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseT. Nagar
DistrictChennai
Place typepark
Time neededAbout an hour.
A large triangular park at the heart of T. Nagar's shopping district, named after the Raja of Panagal, Chief Minister of the Madras Presidency in the 1920s. It provides a rare green breathing space amid the crowded silk-and-jewellery shopping streets. It is a well-known local landmark and meeting point.
Panagal Park is planned from T. Nagar, one of the travel bases in Chennai district. Use T. Nagar for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Panagal Park — at a glance
Timings5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Best timeYear-round (early morning or evening)
Entry: Free
Getting there: At the centre of T. Nagar beside Pondy Bazaar; near Mambalam suburban station.
A green pause between shopping runs on Ranganathan Street and Pondy Bazaar.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in T. 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.
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Panagal Park — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Panagal Park?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Panagal Park?
Entry: Free. Timings: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Panagal Park?
Base yourself in T. 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 Panagal Park?
About an hour.
What else is near Panagal Park?
Nearby you can pair Ranganathan Street (180 m), Pondy Bazaar (220 m), Valluvar Kottam (1.7 km), St. George's Cathedral (1.9 km).
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