Chengalpattu

Chengalpattu is a town near the banks of Palar River at the north coast of Tamil Nadu, India. Chengalpattu has developed as a touristic spot for many foreign travellers on their way to Mamallapuram, Thirukazhukundram, Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary and Kanchipuram, Karikili Bird Sanctuary.

Get in
It is 56 km (35 mi) away from the state capital, Chennai, on the National Highway 45. The town of Mahabalipuram lies 29 km away from Chengalpattu and is connected through SH58.

By plane
The Chennai Airport lies 38 km north of the town and can be reached in about 1 hour by road.

By train
Chengalpattu Railway Station (CGL) is one of the major railway junctions of the Southern Railway and is a nationally important halt.

Chengalpattu railway junction lies in the Main Broad Gauge line and most of the southbound trains stop here. There is a railway connection to Arakkonam via Kanchipuram. There are many trains running from Chengalpattu to Chennai Beach Station. stopping at all stations up to Chennai city Tambaram. Express trains are available, running from Chengalpattu to Chennai city area's Tambaram, Guindy, Mambalam, Egmore, Park and finally Beach Station.

By bus
There are many buses connecting Chengalpattu with other parts of the state and beyond. Kanchipuram - Chengalpattu road (State Highway - 58) is used to connect the city of Kanchipuram and Chengalpattu. Government MTC Buses and private buses which go to and from cities like Kanchipuram, Vellore, and Tirupati can be seen frequently along this route.