Many people Chennai is only another big city and there are no places to enjoy nature or indulge in romantic encounters. However, that is not true at all. Many wonderful places in Chennai are ideal for couples and there is always some fun activity to indulge in. There are beaches and parks and uptown bistros where you can go for a relaxing outing with your partner. Here are some romantic places to visit in Chennai. Also, rooms in Chennai are easy to find if you know where to search.
This quiet spot is most suited for couples who love nature and this place is also perfect to get away from the crowd. The only drawback is that the park remains open for only very limited hours during day time. You need to park somewhere outside and vehicles are also not allowed inside. Yet, you will find that nature provides you with all that you want. Chennai rooms are available at affordable prices for everybody to enjoy a great stay.
Timings: 10 am to 3 pm approx
Entry: Free
The beaches of Chennai are almost always lined with couples and you will be able to spend some wonderful time together while gazing out at the ocean. The Eliot beach and the Marina Beach are both very popular but the former is supposed to be a little less crowded. However, some elderly people come here as well and so you might be in for some unsolicited chastising! Also, apart from hotels near the beach, one can also go for hotels in Chennai near the airport.
Timings: Anytime
Entry: Free
If you want to go out for a date and indulge in some lip-smacking food, then this is the place for you. The restaurants here cater to all kinds of budget and you will get everything from pizzas to ice cream to delicious coffee here. Once you are done with your dinner date, you will also be able to find ample space to walk hand in hand. The locality is full of palatial homes and there are many tree-lined streets here as well.
Timings: Anytime
Entry: free
If you have always wanted to visit Disney Land and you could not, then you can at least try Dakshin Chitra. It is this wonderful place to discover art, culture, and entertainment all at once and you will find that your beloved will enjoy every moment of this trip to this enchanting place. The ambiance is yet very calm and serene and there is no place better to share some quiet bonding over like-minded interests. Get the best Chennai hotels for yourself.
Timings: 10 am to 7 pm
Entry: INR 50
While there are quite a few trendy cafes in Chennai, the Amethyst Café is the cherry on the cake. Not only is the food here very delicious, but you will the décor very unique and interesting as well. The café also happens to sell several items from leading fashion designers. Your date will love the food and the ambiance here and it is a great place to enjoy stupendous food. Go for Chennai hotels near the café to enjoy a hearty treat.
Timings: Open for lunch and dinner
Entry: free
There is always something very interesting about visiting an artist’s village and appreciating what they can make. This place is very close to the aforementioned Dakshin Chitra so you can visit them both at once. Even if you do not love art that much, it is still an interesting and quiet place to spend some time with your beloved.
Timings: 11 am to 6 pm
Entry: free and enough parking space
There is hardly anything more fun than enjoying some time boating and it will also allow you to spend some alone time together. If you are the more adventurous type then you may hire a ski boat and shoot across the lake which happens to be connected to the Bay of Bengal. You can head for lunch or dinner to some of the most amazing restaurants that are located quite close to the lake. It is a one-day trip to Chennai for couples.
Timings: 9 am to 7 pm
Entry: INR 100
Being the second-largest brackish water lake in India, this lake also has a bird sanctuary around it and both of you will have a great time together going through it. Be sure to carry binoculars as you would not want to miss out on the birds around you. This is also a great place to have a picnic because you must pack in some food of your own because there aren’t restaurants here in the vicinity. You will also catch a wonderful glimpse of the fishermen coming home after a day’s work and it is will be a great thing to watch.
Timings: 8 am to 5 pm
Entry: Free
Head to Covelong together and take up surfing lessons together if you want to spend some quality time together. You will also get to know your partner better as you go through the day. You will find there are several surfing schools in Covelong which is a short ride from Chennai and there are both courses for beginners as well as advanced multi-day courses. The prices are INR 1000 upwards. Go for Chennai hotels near this spot to enjoy surfing.
Timings: Depending on the course
Entry: According to course timings
Mahabalipuram is famous for sanctuaries that are carved out of rock and many of them are in the shapes of rathas, mandapas and there is also open-air rock relief as well. The Descent of the Ganges happens to be the most famous and there is the Shore Temple as well. Quite a few others are dedicated to Lord Shiva as well. The Group of Monuments together has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is a great couples spot in Chennai.
If you want to really impress your beloved and money is not a problem, then head to the Fishermen’s Cove from Taj. It is one of the most coveted luxury destinations in the city and the food here is simply amazing. It happens to have a world-class restaurant here and the best thing is that you can watch live shows as you dine. Moreover, being a private resort, you will have acres of clean beach all to yourself. Chennai rooms are equipped with the best facilities for the audiences to look forward to.
Sportfishing is an adventurous sport and if you are a like-minded couple then you can try this out. It is a unique way to spend the day. They have all the boats and accessories that one can need and they will also arrange light snacks for you if you have booked in advance. Depending on how much time you want to spend together, you can book a trip starting from 2 hours and go up till 8 hours. You have to go through Barracuda Bay to try this sport.
If you want to burn some calories and want to take a walk then all of it can be done together as you head for St. Thomas’ Mount. This is a wonderful place to go for a date together. The place is located close to the airport and there is a church on top. Take the stairs to reach the top together and then enjoy a magnificent view of the city of Chennai spread out below. You will find the sunset breathtakingly beautiful from here. It is calm and quiet and the best place to have a heart-to-heart conversation.
If enjoying art together is your way of having a date then look no further. The museum is empty during the weekdays and so you will have the privacy to spend the day together. You will enjoy the day together amidst art and culture and then you can head towards one of the many restaurants nearby. The entire surrounding is very calm and peaceful and you will love the scenery adjoining the museum as well. It is among the best places to visit in Chennai for lovers.
Timings: 10 am to 6 pm
Entry: INR 50
Yes, even grownups can have all the fun in the world when they are visiting the zoo. You will have to go a short distance to Tambaram to reach the zoo via the national highway and then walk around the zoo or even hire old bicycles to try out the vast expanse of the zoo. If you could just ignore some of the lackluster facilities then this is a great place to hang out and talk about your childhood.
Timings: 9 am to 4 pm
Entry: INR 30
There are several amusement parks in Chennai which are situated along the Chennai Bangalore Highway. They are fun and amusing in their way and you will have a great time together trying out the different rides. It would be the perfect place to break the ice and enjoy talking to one another in a light-hearted manner. The entry fee is INR 200 per head approximately.
Timings: 10 am to 7pm
Entry: INR 200
To go to Luz Avenue, you need to go to Mylapore and you will not find this place listed anywhere much. Nevertheless, the place is just what you need to go on a date. In the middle of Luz Avenue is Nageshwar Rao Park and it is a public park but very calm and very well maintained. The park has a lovely meandering track and there are lots of places to sit and talk. The Avenue is located near TTK Road and CP Ramaswamy Road and there are plenty of chic cafes and fine dining spaces here as well. You will love the quality time you spend here.
Timings: Anytime
Entry: free
These wonderful places in Chennai will surely make you fall in love with each other and you will later recognize them as the places you went to some years down the line.
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