Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated Tholkappia Poonga at Raja Annamalai Puram on Friday.
The 58-acre Tholkappia Poonga at Raja Annamalai Puram, which has been upgraded with additional amenities and features including a skywalk, is now open for pedestrians and visitors. Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the reconstructed park on Friday. Pedestrians and visitors can get tickets/tickets by online payment at www.crrt.tn.gov.in.
Pedestrians (maximum 100 in the selected slot) can visit the park every day from 6:30 to 8:00 and from 16:30 to 18:00 with a season pass/ticket. Guided tours are offered between 14:30 and 16:30 (except Thursdays and public holidays) for those registered online (maximum 100 participants).
Walkers can purchase one-time (₹20), monthly (₹500), quarterly (₹1500), half-yearly (₹2500) and annual (₹5000) passes online. | Photo credit: Special arrangement
Eco-tours for students along with teachers (maximum 100 participants) will be offered between 9.30am and 12.30pm, except on Thursdays and public holidays, an official release said. While Tuesdays and Saturdays are reserved for schools run by the Greater Chennai Corporation, government and state-aided schools are allowed to attend on Fridays. Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays were reserved for visits to private schools.
Walkers can buy a single (₹20), monthly (₹500), quarterly (₹1,500), half-yearly (₹2,500) and annual (₹5,000) pass online and choose their slots. Admission for students and teachers is ₹10 per person and admission for public guided tours is ₹20 per person.
The park was renovated by the Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust under the management of the city administration and water supply department at a cost of ₹ 42.45 crore.
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Ministers KN Nehru, Ma. Subramanian and PK Sekarbabu; Chennai Mayor R. Priya; MPs TR Baal and Thamizhachi Thangapandian; Legislators Dha. Velu and J. Karunanithi; Among those present were Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam and senior officials.
Published – 24 Oct 2025 20:17 IST
