Paiyanur Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Marina Beach
Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.
Kapaleeswarar Temple
Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival.
Pondy Bazaar
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pondy Bazaar during your trip to Chennai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
Shore Temple
Witness fine Pallavan architecture and ornate shrines to Hindu gods at this gorgeous seaside temple, which is at its most beautiful at sunset.
Edward Elliot's Beach
Enjoy relaxed walks on a golden-sand beach, watch a picturesque sunrise, sample traditional Chennai beach food and visit architecturally impressive landmarks.
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Other neighbourhoods around Paiyanur
Mahabalipuram Beach
Mahabalipuram Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mamallapuram Beach and Shore Temple.
Sholinganallur
Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.
Tambaram
While there might not be top attractions in Tambaram, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Shirdi Sai Baba Temple and Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet.
Thoraipakkam
The restaurants and sporting events are a few reasons travellers visit Thoraipakkam. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Neelankarai Beach and VGP Universal Kingdom are a few top sights nearby.
Chromepet
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chromepet and surrounding area, you can visit Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet and Thirunallar Temple.
Pallavaram
Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.
- SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus
- MGM Dizzee World
- ECR Beach
- SIPCOT IT Park
- Old Mahabalipuram Road
- Mamallapuram Beach
- Shore Temple
- Muttukadu Boat House
- Arignar Anna Zoological Park
- Tamil Nadu Police Academy
- Mahindra Research Valley
- DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum
- Gateway Office Park
- Mayajaal Multiplex
- Gleneagles Global Health City
- Varadharaja Perumal Temple
- Tiger Cave
- B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute Of Science & Technology
- Arjuna's Penance
- Madras Crocodile Bank Trust
- Descent Of The Ganges
- Five Rathas
- Ganesha Ratha
- Krishna's Butter Ball
- Pancha Pandava Rathas
- Mumu Surf Shop
- Muttukadu Lake
- Sculpture Museum
- Krishna's Butterball
- New Lighthouse
- Kotikal Mandapam