Kelambakkam Backwaters

Kelambakkam Backwaters is a brackish estuarine water body located in Kelambakkam along the Old Mahabalipuram Road and East Coast Road corridor south of Chennai in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu. Formed where inland channels meet the Bay of Bengal, it features calm waters, mangrove patches and mudflats. Notable for scenic boating, kayaking and birdwatching, it offers a tranquil natural landscape near urban Chennai and serves as a popular day-trip stop between Chennai and Mahabalipuram.

Visitors can expect a calm, shallow backwater lagoon bordered by mudflats, mangrove patches and fishing hamlets, with open views of the water and distant Bay of Bengal. The area is accessed via roadside entry points and small jetties where local operators offer boating and kayaking. There are no major built structures; the setting is natural and quiet, suitable for leisurely boating, birdwatching, photography and sunset viewing.