Tambaram Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
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.
Anna Salai
Learn about the local history of Chennai with a stop at Anna Salai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich 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.
Activities
Immersive Mahabalipuram tour by tourism ministry approved company
Gods of Mylapore walking tour- tourism ministry approved company
Chennai: Guided Day Tour of the Highlights of Chennai
UNESCO Listed 7th Century Mahabalipuram Trip
Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram Day Tour with Guide, Lunch, Entrances
Chennai: Magical Markets Guided Walking Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Tambaram
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.
Sholinganallur
Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village 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.
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.
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.
- Marina Beach
- SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus
- VGP Universal Kingdom
- Apollo Hospital
- MIOT International Hospital
- Neelankarai Beach
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- Mamallapuram Beach
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai
- Olympia Tech Park
- Vallakottai Murugan Temple
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Guindy Race Course
- Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu
- Arignar Anna Zoological Park
- Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple