White Kaj Schmidt memorial on the sand at Elliot’s Beach, with blue sea, birds and distant visitors.

Elliot’s Beach

Also called Besant Nagar Beach or Bessie, it is a good place to end the itinerary with a walk, a pause on the sand and dinner in the neighborhood.

  • Beaches
  • Suggested time:1 to 2 hours
  • Area:Besant Nagar

About Elliot’s Beach

Bessie is the nickname of Elliot’s Beach, the Besant Nagar beach that makes a fitting end to a day of temples. Walk a stretch, look at the sea and decide where to have dinner. The Kaj Schmidt memorial helps you recognize the place in photographs.

Come in the late afternoon, keeping an eye on rain or wind warnings. Ashtalakshmi is nearby, but do not take the visit as permission to swim: check local guidance and prefer dry land. After so much getting around, choosing a table may be your best geographic decision.

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