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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.
Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
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.
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.
Viswaroopa Adhivyadhihara Sri Bhaktha Anjaneyaswami Temple
Learn about the local history of Chennai when you spend time at Viswaroopa Adhivyadhihara Sri Bhaktha Anjaneyaswami Temple. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Other neighbourhoods around Porur
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.
Vadapalani
If you're spending some time in Vadapalani, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Pallavaram
Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.
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.
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- Viswaroopa Adhivyadhihara Sri Bhaktha Anjaneyaswami Temple
- Marina Beach
- Chennai Trade Centre
- SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus
- Consulate General of the United States
- MGM Dizzee World
- Apollo Hospital
- ECR Beach
- SIPCOT IT Park
- Neelankarai Beach
- Sankara Nethralaya
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- MIOT International Hospital
- VGP Universal Kingdom
- Phoenix Market City
- Old Mahabalipuram Road
- Pondy Bazaar
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Express Avenue
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- Olympia Tech Park
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
- Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu
- Apollo Speciality Hospital OMR
- Raja Muthiah Hall
- Thiruvanmiyur Beach
- Aravind Eye Hospital - Chennai
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