Pakkam 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 Pakkam
Porur
When in Porur, you can plan a visit to Chennai Trade Centre and Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Anna Nagar
While Anna Nagar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ampa Skywalk Mall and Vadapalani Murugan Temple.
Vadapalani
If you're spending some time in Vadapalani, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Pallavaram
Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.
Central Chennai
The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Madras High Court and Anna Salai are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Washermanpet Metro Station or Mannadi Metro Station to get around the larger area.
Nungambakkam
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.
- Marina Beach
- Consulate General of the United States
- Apollo Hospital
- Chennai Trade Centre
- Sankara Nethralaya
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- MIOT International Hospital
- Old Mahabalipuram Road
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai
- Pondy Bazaar
- Phoenix Market City
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
- Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- Olympia Tech Park
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Aravind Eye Hospital - Chennai
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Thirunallar Temple
- Valluvar Kottam
- Express Avenue
- Madras High Court
- Arignar Anna Zoological Park
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
- Tidel park
- Guindy National Park
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Sree Balaji Medical College And Hospital
- Raja Muthiah Hall