Wanderlust Wednesday

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Wanderlust Wednesday

Hello all. 

Today, The post is about lesser known places near ECR! 

Source: Ezroadtrips 

1. Sadras Dutch Fort, Kalpakkam

• Kalpakkam is popular for its nuclear facility. But on the seashore of Kalpakkam lies the remains of a 17th century Dutch fort, in a village named Sadras. 
• Sadiravasagan Pattinam was its original name, which the British couldn’t pronounce, hence renamed to short and sweet Sadras, similar to Madras.
• The fort was originally built to protect commercial interests of Dutch traders who were doing business in the region, but eventually became a war zone due to conflicts with British East India company.
• The Dutch fort here doesn’t have much left, except couple of storage facilities, a well and a burial ground, within the remains of fort walls. 
• The fort is maintained by ASI and is open to visitors between 7AM to 6 PM (9AM on week days). There is no entry fee.
• It is approximately 4 kms away from ECR.

2.Jagannath Temple, near Mayajal

• After passing ECR toll booth, just before Mayajaal, a left turn can take you to this beautiful temple of Lord Jagannath. 
• Whole complex is an attempt to be a lookalike of Puri Jagannath temple.
• Temple complex is open to visitors between 6.30 AM to 12.30PM and between 3.30PM to 7.30 PM. 
• It also houses nice sculptures and flowers.

3.Alamparai Fort ruins

• Alamparai is another fort that is in the ruins. Only a part of its fort walls are now intact, rest have fallen apart fighting the wind and waves over centuries.
• Diverting from ECR to Alamparai is tricky. After some 40 kms from Mahabalipuram, you need to take a left turn at Kadapakkam. Drive straight and after the bridge, turn right.
• Apart from the ruins of the fort, Alamparai backwaters is good for a decent swim. 
• Local fishermen offer unsecured boat rides on their fishing boats, for a fee. 
• Climbing the steps at a corner of the fort gives a scenic view of the ocean. 
• If you’re lucky, you might find some movie shoots in progress as well.

4.Off Road sports 

• On the East Coast Road, you’ll find ‘OffRoad Sports. 
• Take out an All Terrain Vehicle(ATV) for rough rides because that’s exactly how you love it.
• On terrains as diverse as beach and the jungle.

The place: OffRoad Sports, 168/17 Pattipulam on ECR,East Coast road,Chennai-603104


There are few more places, I found these interesting! 
Hope you liked it :)
TIA :)