Medavakkam 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 Medavakkam
Sholinganallur
Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.
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.
Velachery
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider stopping by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
- Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest
- Marina Beach
- SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus
- Consulate General of the United States
- MGM Dizzee World
- ECR Beach
- Chennai Trade Centre
- Apollo Hospital
- VGP Universal Kingdom
- Sankara Nethralaya
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- Old Mahabalipuram Road
- Neelankarai Beach
- SIPCOT IT Park
- MIOT International Hospital
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai
- Pondy Bazaar
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Phoenix Market City
- Olympia Tech Park
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- Muttukadu Boat House
- Aravind Eye Hospital - Chennai
- Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu
- Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Valluvar Kottam
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- Vallakottai Murugan Temple
- Thirunallar Temple
- Express Avenue
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple