Guindy National Park

Chennai city has its own charm and unique pride of having a national park within city limits. This is the first of its kind in this world as it is situated within the city. Spawling over hundreds of acres and interspersed with different species of trees, this park is the lung of Chennai. It is also the habitat for some rare endangered species, Spotted Deer, White Buck, Bonnet Monkey and Indian Civet cat. The Avifauna includes King Fisher,Blue Jay Crow Pleasant, Lapwing, Parakeets, Quails and many more. The park organizer Lecture demonstrations regularly in languages like Tamil, Hindi and English. Though the park itself offers nothing much for a real wildlife enthusiast, the Snake Park is interesting. The park sums ur a favourite picnic destination for the entire family especially school going children. Timings:9 a.m to 5.30 p.m. Holiday: Tuesday. Entry Fee: Below five years- Free,Children above five years and below 12 years-Rs.10, Schools Children(Age 5 to 12 years)from Government and aided Schools-Rs.2/-, School Children from Private Schools( Age 5 to 12 years)- Rs.10/- Adult:Rs.15/- Still Camera: Rs.25, Handy Camera/Video Camera- Rs.150/-, Charges for documentary educational films using Handy camera and Video Camera- Rs.2000/- Parking vehicle charges: Heavy vehicle: No Fee, Motor Car/Van Rs.15/-, Motor Cycle: Rs.5/-. Location: Guindy, Chennai-32. Ph:044-22301328.