Adyar Eco Park (Tholkappia Poonga)
9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Chennai·12 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Adyar Eco Park (Tholkappia Poonga) is a calm, tree-shaded green space that several locals recommend for hanging out and walks. Access is the main catch: tickets must be booked online in advance, some commenters say weekend slots fill up weeks ahead, and one visitor was told at the gate that only booked tours were allowed. Commenters give conflicting timings — some say there are just two visiting slots in the afternoon, while another recalls short morning and evening windows for walkers — and there are reports of the park being closed at times. One commenter finds the afternoon-only hours absurd in the heat, though another says tree cover makes it manageable.
Address
Tholkappiar Poonga (Adyar Eco-Park), Karpagam Avenue, Mandavelipakkam, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028, India
At a glance
- Best for
- Walks, Nature
- Known for
- Tree shaded walks
The evidence
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Calls it an oasis of calm; tickets must be booked online, and exploring at your own pace was fine.
Listed among places to hangout.
They visited but were told at the entrance that only pre-booked tours were allowed, not walk-in visitors.
Calls Adyar Poonga their favourite spot to hang out.
Suggests the eco park along the Adyar estuary.
Suggests it as an alternative but notes it requires pre-booking.
Advises booking tickets in advance for the eco park.
Recommends Tholkappia Poonga (Adyar Eco Park).
Complains the 2:30-4:30 PM opening hours are absurd in extreme afternoon heat.
Suggests trying the eco park too.
Briefly recommends EA Poonga.
Great for brisk morning walks with short morning and evening opening windows, but entrance was shut due to digging, possibly metro work.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.