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 Thousand Lights
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.
Egmore
You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at Government Museum or St. Andrew's Kirk.
Anna Salai (Mounts Road)
Take time in Anna Salai (Mounts Road) to visit attractions like Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at LIC Metro Station to see more of the city.
T Nagar
Travellers come to T Nagar for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam while you're in town.
Mylapore
Mylapore is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Kapaleeswarar Temple and Chennai Citi Center Mall while you're in town.
Vadapalani
If you're spending some time in Vadapalani, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall are top sights worth seeing.
- Apollo Hospital
- Sankara Nethralaya
- British High Commission of Chennai
- Marina Beach
- Consulate General of the United States
- Chennai Trade Centre
- ECR Beach
- MGM Dizzee World
- VGP Universal Kingdom
- SIPCOT IT Park
- Neelankarai Beach
- MIOT International Hospital
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- Pondy Bazaar
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai
- Old Mahabalipuram Road
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Olympia Tech Park
- Phoenix Market City
- Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Express Avenue
- Muttukadu Boat House
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Aravind Eye Hospital - Chennai
- Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- Valluvar Kottam