South Chennai Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Chennai
Where to stay in South Chennai
Velachery
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider stopping by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Sholinganallur
Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.
Tambaram
While there might not be top attractions in Tambaram, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet and Arignar Anna Zoological Park.
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 Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest.
Pallavaram
Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram 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.
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Everything!! One of the best hotels in the world
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
Totally enjoyed the stay on all our days, especially the breakfast buffet was world class! It was easy to commute to airport, affordable and offers luxurious ambience too. Would love to stay again some day!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Park Hyatt Chennai
As always another nice stay at park. It’s a beautiful property, loved their breakfast and services staff are excellent.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Olive Serviced Apartments
Excellent hospitality and service
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Bed and Brew
Season4 Residences 1-BHK furnished appt
Popular places to visit
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.
St. Thomas Mount National Shrine
A wonderful array of sacred art and great views of Chennai’s rooftops await at this hilltop church dedicated to a martyred saint.
Marina Beach
Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.
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.
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.
- Chennai Trade Centre
- ECR Beach
- Neelankarai Beach
- VGP Universal Kingdom
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Phoenix Market City
- SIPCOT IT Park
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Thirunallar Temple
- Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
- Muttukadu Boat House
- ISKCON Chennai
- Guindy Race Course
- Tidel park
- Olympia Tech Park
- Arignar Anna Zoological Park
- Sree Balaji Medical College And Hospital
- St. Thomas Mount National Shrine
- B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute Of Science & Technology
- Gateway Office Park
- Thiruvanmiyur Beach
- Anna University
- Apollo Speciality Hospital OMR
- Gleneagles Global Health City
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- Theosophical Society Headquarters
- Ramanujan IT City
- VGP Snow Kingdom
- American International School
- Mayajaal Multiplex
- Chennai Urology and Robotics Institute
