Palavakkam 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.
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.
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Palavakkam
Thiruvanmiyur
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Thiruvanmiyur. You might want to make time for a stop at Thiruvanmiyur Beach or Marundeeswarar Temple.
Mylapore Tiruvallikk
Unique features of Mylapore Tiruvallikk include the spas and coffee shops. Make a stop by Edward Elliot's Beach or Kapaleeswarar Temple while you're exploring the area.
Velachery
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider stopping by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Adyar
While visiting Adyar, you might make a stop by sights like Theosophical Society Headquarters and Children's Park.
Guindy
Unique features of Guindy include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Phoenix Market City or Guindy Race Course while you're exploring the area.
Sholinganallur
Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.
- SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus
- Marina Beach
- Consulate General of the United States
- Chennai Trade Centre
- MGM Dizzee World
- ECR Beach
- Apollo Hospital
- VGP Universal Kingdom
- Sankara Nethralaya
- Neelankarai Beach
- SIPCOT IT Park
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- MIOT International Hospital
- Old Mahabalipuram Road
- Pondy Bazaar
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Olympia Tech Park
- Phoenix Market City
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu
- Muttukadu Boat House
- Express Avenue
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- Thirunallar Temple
- Aravind Eye Hospital - Chennai
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Valluvar Kottam
- Apollo Speciality Hospital OMR
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras