Visiting Anna
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- A small entry fee is common; children are often free.
Hours for this park are not listed yet; City parks usually open early (around 5–6 am for walkers) and close in the evening; some close for a few hours in the afternoon. is typical for parks in India. Know them? Post an update.
Best time
Year-round, evenings. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Anna
All places near Saint Thomas Mount →
How to reach Anna
From Chennai
About 11 km by road (9 km straight line). Directions · places near Chennai
From Tirupati
About 140 km by road (112 km straight line). Directions · places near Tirupati
From Vellore
About 150 km by road (120 km straight line). Directions · places near Vellore
Nearest towns with a guide: Saint Thomas Mount (5 km) · Madipakkam (8 km) · Neelankarai (9 km). Coordinates 13.00953, 80.23502. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Anna?
Year-round, evenings. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the timings of Anna?
Hours for Anna are not published here. Typical for parks in India: City parks usually open early (around 5–6 am for walkers) and close in the evening; some close for a few hours in the afternoon. Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.
How far is Anna from Chennai?
Anna is about 11 km by road from Chennai (9 km straight line), 140 km from Tirupati and 150 km from Vellore. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Anna?
Nearby: Guindy National Park (sanctuary, 1 km), Snake Park (attraction, 1 km), Birla Planetarium (attraction, 1 km), Madhya Kailash (temple, 2 km), MGR Film City (attraction, 3 km), Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (temple, 4 km).
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