Visiting Open Space
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Book safari permits online in advance; weekend slots sell out.
- Wear dull colours and keep quiet in the vehicle.
- Carry your ID: it is checked against the permit.
Hours for this nature spot are not listed yet; Safaris run in early morning and late afternoon slots. Many national parks and tiger reserves close their core zones during the monsoon (roughly July to September or October). is typical for wildlife, forests & gardens in India. Know them? Post an update.
Best time
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Open Space
All places near Madipakkam →Pallavaram Mountain
park · 4 km · Chengalpattu
St. Thomas Mount
attraction · 4 km · Chengalpattu
ST. Thomas Mount National Shrine Basilica
church · 4 km · Chengalpattu
St. Patrick's Church
church · 4 km · Chengalpattu
Chennai Trade Center
attraction · 5 km · Chengalpattu
Babuji Memorial Ashram Manapakkam
fort · 6 km
Other wildlife, forests & gardens nearby
Nanmangalam Reserve Forest · Chengalpattu7 kmGuindy National Park · Chennai8 kmSemmozhi Poonga Botanical Park Chennai Tamilnadu · Chennai13 kmChetpet Ecopark · Chennai16 kmArignar Anna Zoological Park · Chengalpattu20 kmMadhavaram Botanical Garden · Chennai25 kmHow to reach Open Space
From Chennai
About 18 km by road (15 km straight line). Directions · places near Chennai
From Tirupati
About 138 km by road (110 km straight line). Directions · places near Tirupati
From Vellore
About 143 km by road (114 km straight line). Directions · places near Vellore
Nearest towns with a guide: Madipakkam (3 km) · Saint Thomas Mount (4 km) · Pallavaram (5 km). Coordinates 12.97806, 80.18662. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Open Space?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the timings of Open Space?
Hours for Open Space are not published here. Typical for wildlife, forests & gardens in India: Safaris run in early morning and late afternoon slots. Many national parks and tiger reserves close their core zones during the monsoon (roughly July to September or October). Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.
How far is Open Space from Chennai?
Open Space is about 18 km by road from Chennai (15 km straight line), 138 km from Tirupati and 143 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 Open Space?
Nearby: Pallavaram Mountain (park, 4 km), St. Thomas Mount (attraction, 4 km), ST. Thomas Mount National Shrine Basilica (church, 4 km), St. Patrick's Church (church, 4 km), Chennai Trade Center (attraction, 5 km), Babuji Memorial Ashram Manapakkam (fort, 6 km).
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