6 Less-Crowded Beaches To Visit In & Near Chennai

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Beaches Around Chennai

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Which To Visit?

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1. Akkarai Beach

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2. Palavakkam Beach

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3. Sadras Beach

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4. VGP Golden Beach

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5. Uthandi Beach

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6. Thiruvanmiyur Beach

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