Poonamallee 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 Poonamallee
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.
Koyambedu
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Koyambedu and you might want to plan a stop by Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall while you're in the area.
Pallavaram
Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.
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.
Vadapalani
If you're spending some time in Vadapalani, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
- Marina Beach
- SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus
- Consulate General of the United States
- Chennai Trade Centre
- MGM Dizzee World
- ECR Beach
- Apollo Hospital
- VGP Universal Kingdom
- Sankara Nethralaya
- Neelankarai Beach
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- Old Mahabalipuram Road
- SIPCOT IT Park
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai
- Pondy Bazaar
- MIOT International Hospital
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Phoenix Market City
- Olympia Tech Park
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Muttukadu Boat House
- Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- Thirunallar Temple
- Aravind Eye Hospital - Chennai
- Express Avenue
- Vallakottai Murugan Temple
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Valluvar Kottam
- Apollo Speciality Hospital OMR