What is the water and sand quality of the Uthandi Beach?

The coastline of Uthandi Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Uthandi Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Uthandi Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Uthandi Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Uthandi Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Uthandi Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Uthandi Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Uthandi Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Uthandi Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Uthandi Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Beach by Madras Square is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

How far is the Uthandi Beach from parking?

The Uthandi Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Uthandi Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Uthandi Beach is May. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 33°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 27°C and water 27°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Uthandi Beach (Tamil Nadu) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Uthandi Beach (Tamil Nadu) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Uthandi Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Uthandi Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Uthandi Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Uthandi Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Uthandi Beach and the settlement

Photo of Uthandi Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Uthandi Beach

Sholinganallur, India

8.1

#22 out of 184 in Tamil Nadu 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Thazhambur • 5.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Private beach

820m

Playground Ground

1.8km

Playground Kanathur ️ Beach

2.2km

Park Uthandi Public Park

600m

Park LATHA ORCHARDS

1.2km

Park Faunus Park

1.5km

Park E17 Corporation Park TNHB - Solinganallur

1.9km

Park CAUVERY PARK

2km

Park Kaveri Corporation Park TNHB

2km

Park Sholinganallur Corporation Park

2.2km

Park Ganga Park

2.2km

Park The Farm Dirt Track

2.2km

Restaurant The Beach by Madras Square

8.4 - Very good 130m

Restaurant Umino - Candlelight Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 470m

Italian Restaurant Mascarpone Cafe

8.2 - Very good 820m

Restaurant Gossip Fusion Bistro & Dessert Bar

8.8 - Excellent 980m

Bar DuDu Grill & Bar

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Seafood Restaurant Kai from the Sea

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Vegetarian Restaurant Adyar Ananda Bhavan - A2B

8 - Very good 1.3km

Restaurant Bay 6

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Fast Food Restaurant Ciclo Cafe

8.2 - Very good 1.4km

Supermarket ABI MART PVT LTD

1.7km

Supermarket Murugan Stores Wholesale Supermarket

2.6km

Supermarket Five Stars

2.8km

Supermarket SS Hyper Shoppee

2.9km

Supermarket Nilgiris

2.9km

Museum Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Kovalam Beach

8.3km

Church Divine Mercy Church

9.8km

Amusement Park VGP Universal Kingdom

4.8km

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About

Uthandi Beach is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 22th place out of 184 beaches in the Tamil Nadu region 23.6 km away from its center, the city of Chennai. It is one of the beaches of Thazhambur settlement, just 5.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+30 ^o C +27 ^o C

Air temperature

3.3 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Thazhambur • 5.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Private beach

820m

Playground Ground

1.8km

Playground Kanathur ️ Beach

2.2km

Park Uthandi Public Park

600m

Park LATHA ORCHARDS

1.2km

Park Faunus Park

1.5km

Park E17 Corporation Park TNHB - Solinganallur

1.9km

Park CAUVERY PARK

2km

Park Kaveri Corporation Park TNHB

2km

Park Sholinganallur Corporation Park

2.2km

Park Ganga Park

2.2km

Park The Farm Dirt Track

2.2km

Restaurant The Beach by Madras Square

8.4 - Very good 130m

Restaurant Umino - Candlelight Restaurant

9.2 - Excellent 470m

Italian Restaurant Mascarpone Cafe

8.2 - Very good 820m

Restaurant Gossip Fusion Bistro & Dessert Bar

8.8 - Excellent 980m

Bar DuDu Grill & Bar

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Seafood Restaurant Kai from the Sea

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Vegetarian Restaurant Adyar Ananda Bhavan - A2B

8 - Very good 1.3km

Restaurant Bay 6

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Fast Food Restaurant Ciclo Cafe

8.2 - Very good 1.4km

Supermarket ABI MART PVT LTD

1.7km

Supermarket Murugan Stores Wholesale Supermarket

2.6km

Supermarket Five Stars

2.8km

Supermarket SS Hyper Shoppee

2.9km

Supermarket Nilgiris

2.9km

Museum Dakshina Chitra Heritage Museum

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Kovalam Beach

8.3km

Church Divine Mercy Church

9.8km

Amusement Park VGP Universal Kingdom

4.8km

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Thazhambur • 5.2km

Main locality of province

Chennai • 23.6km

Transport

Airport

MAA • 15.7km

Bus Station

Navalur Bus Stop • 4km

Train Station

Velachery • 11.2km

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8.1 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.1 Very good

Raju chaks

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

One of the cleanest beach around CHENNAI. Best spot to spend some quality time. Parking can be tough during peak hours. Morning time during sunrise and evening sunset are very good For taking photos best time 6-7AM and 5.30-6PM because even a normal photo of this beach will look great in this magic hours

ItsMePriya

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Such a clean and safety Beach.. Enjoyed with my family. Create Good memories in a good place ♥️ It becomes the regular spot for enjoyment

Akhilesh kumar

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

My favourite place to spend an evening and night. In this beach you are allowed till 10-11 PM. Fairly quiet, Well lit. No more traffic and crowd. Overall for a peaceful evening best place to visit in Chennai.

Master mind

Novice Beachgoer

6 Pleasant

The entrance wasn't very inviting, but once inside, it offered a moderate experience suitable for short visits. There were benches to relax, less crowded environment. The cleanliness was moderate, and it's advisable not to litter. No toilets available and only an ice cream trolley.

Abdul M Ahmed

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

One of the cleanest beaches in Chennai 👌 Location - East Coast Road Good Time to Visit - Weekdays Do not litter plastic here please! Try to keep it clean 🙏 Have a wonderful time ❤️