Kovilambakkam 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 Kovilambakkam
Pallavaram
Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.
Velachery
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider stopping by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Sholinganallur
Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.
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.
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.
- SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus
- Marina Beach
- Consulate General of the United States
- Chennai Trade Centre
- ECR Beach
- MGM Dizzee World
- Apollo Hospital
- Sankara Nethralaya
- 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
- Vallakottai Murugan Temple
- Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple