About 800 km in length, the East Coast Road, or State Highway 49, connects Chennai with Cuddalore, through Pondicherry. The highway passes many important cities in Tamil Nadu, including Nagapattinam, Nagore, Ramanathapuram, Manora, and Tuticorin. The closest airport to the ECR is the Chennai International Airport, which is about 9km from the start of the road. Chennai Central Railway Station is about 14 km from the highway. There are a number of beautiful resorts and hotels near East Coast Road, Chennai. If you’re willing to spend, you can opt for a beach resort or five-star hotel nearby. If you’re here on business, you can opt from a range of 2-star, 3-star, business and budget hotels. To get your value for money, opt from one of the Treebo Hotels near ECR East Coast Road. The East Coast Road offers scenic views of the Bay of Bengal, making it pleasant and enjoyable for those driving here. While around the ECR, make sure you visit attractions like the ISKCON Temple, Cholamandal Artists’ Village, Marundeeswarar Temple, Covelong, Tiger Cave, Madras Crocodile Bank, Elliot Beach, Adyar Estuary and Waterfront, Royapuram Fishing Harbour, St. Thomas Mount, and St. Thomas Basilica. Also if you don’t mind taking a drive, visit the Shore Temple and the five Rathas at Mahabalipuram. For a delicious meal by the sea, visit Lydie’s, Shiraz Art Cafe, Tryst Cafe, the Farmhouse, Kipling, Wrapsody, Newtown, the Beach Club, Thoondil, and Maplai. For a bit of shopping, visit the Mayajaal Multiplex, Singapore Shopping Centre, Coromandel Plaza, the Grand Mall, Phoenix Marketcity, and Chennai Citi Centre.
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