Anna Nagar tower

Also known as Dr.Visvesvaraya tower park located in Anna Nagar part of Chennai, it is one of the tallest park from 1968, which was inaugurated by CM Sri CN Annadurai in 1968.

The park around this tower is one of the major attraction, hangout and weekend spot to visit in Chennai. It is a 15 acre land park around 12 storied tower which is 135ft tall.

From Adyar taking Kodambakkam bridge in 45mts I reached this park. Crossing famous Annanagar Ayyappan temple, I entered this park. There are 2 entrances to this park. One is from 3rd main road while the other is from 6th main road.

Entering the park I saw a walking path which is a jogger’s park too. Lot of seaters are provided around the tower and the park.

There is no entry fee laid to enter the tower. From the time you start climbing the tower, as you go up you will feel like you are going to climb the tower for ever. The spiral way of construction just makes you climb.

As you climb so you will visualise all sides of Anna Nagar. One side is full of buildings, other side is full of lush greenery. You could spot VR Mall, Ayyappan temple and metro station.

When you reach the 12th floor you will see a globe beautifully designed in blue. The top architecture of the tower is a kind of small round tomb, where all pillars meet. The top portion of the tower is open to view the sky.

Taking a walk round you get to view the Arumbakkam junction, Aminjikarai road, Annanagar bridge, Annanagar arch and lot of buildings.

You need half an hour to spend in the tower to feel the cool pure air, view of sky and lovely greenery.

While getting down walking, slowly is advised. Also while climbing there are soft sponge mats laid which are not fixed but movable. So there is all chance a of tripping if you don’t watch your step.

Around the park outside there are lot of cafeterias, petty shops and coffee shops. Best time to visit is from November to February.

When I was a child I visited this spot with parents. Now years later visited this spot for LG Chennai Meet up. Standing amidst lush greenery gave me peace making my day memorable for I enjoyed attending Chennai Meet up for the first time. Thank you team.

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Thank you very much @Annaelisa

I expect @Radhika26 ji you post recap your first Meet - up. Anyway congratulations for your channai 2023 Meet - UP .

Thank you very much @ShailendraOjha . Will do so

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