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It is separated from the mainland by the canal from Chennai to Mamallapuram. A small public beach can also be accessed through a narrow drivable road. This beach is still mostly used by fishermen but gets crowded on weekends. As with other parts of India, locals and visitors do not show too much skin on the beach. Most people are fully clothed, with no adult females wearing bathing suits. Children were wearing bathing suits and frolicking in the surf, and a few adult males were wearing swim trunks.

A venture of Deborah Thiagarajan and her associates from the Madras Craft Foundation. DakshinaChitra is an amazing place to visit, as various kinds of traditional houses have been transported to Chennai from interior parts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala and rebuilt here piece by piece. The exhibits portray the architecture, art, folk performing arts and craft of South Indian traditions. The amenities include a research unit, a crafts bazaar, a playground, an area to hold religious functions, a stone workshop, and souvenir kiosks.

An exact replica of the Jagannath Temple in Puri. Those who have not been to Puri can take a look at this temple.

The brainchild of Romulus Whittaker, the acknowledged specialist on reptiles, this centre has gained fame as an endeavour for the preservation and propagation of endangered species of crocodiles. The centre also houses a large variety of snakes. The centre is a registered trust (NGO) and a recognized zoo. The Madras Crocodile Bank is not to be confused with a zoo. Yes, you can certainly take a look at the reptiles in captivity. However, unlike a zoo, this has a much more in-depth operation through ex-situ and in-situ conservation. It is home to around 17 crocodile subspecies and some other reptiles like frogs, lizards, snakes, and turtles, some of which have been listed by the IUCN as critically endangered. The park can be visited both in the morning and at night. Check the park's website for information regarding crocodile feeding time and other activities before visiting and plan accordingly. Night safari requires prior booking.

of air-conditioned space that houses movie theatres, bowling alleys, video games parlours and multi-cuisine food courts. This is Mayajaal, a multidimensional entertainment centre, on par with any entertainment zone found abroad. You can easily spend the entire day here.

Spread over 27 acres, this theme park offers joy rides, food stalls and other games. It features one of the first roller coaster rides of Chennai, and many of the rides offered could make your hair stand on edge. On the softer side, you have the dashing car drives, and the swimming pool with its water slides.

A water sports facility offering rowing, windsurfing, water skiing and speedboat riding. The boat house has a multi-cuisine restaurant named "Surf", a unit of Coral.