Thousand Lights West Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo by Vinay Vihari
Photo by Vinay Vihari

Popular places to visit

Marina Beach showing general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Marina Beach

4/5(11 reviews)

Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.

Marina Beach
Kapaleeswarar Temple

Kapaleeswarar Temple

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival.

Kapaleeswarar Temple
Pondy Bazaar

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.

Pondy Bazaar
Mamallapuram Beach featuring a beach as well as an individual female

Mamallapuram Beach

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.

Mamallapuram Beach
Shore Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Shore Temple

4/5(4 reviews)

Witness fine Pallavan architecture and ornate shrines to Hindu gods at this gorgeous seaside temple, which is at its most beautiful at sunset.

Shore Temple

Apollo Hospital

3/5(1 review)

If Apollo Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Chennai.

Apollo Hospital

Activities

Taj Mahal, Agra

1-Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both side Commercial Flights

AU$1,066
Per adult
1-Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both side Commercial Flights
Chennai: Mahabalipuram Tour with Lunch

Chennai: Mahabalipuram Tour with Lunch

AU$235
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chennai: Mahabalipuram Tour with Lunch
Private Night Walking Tour Chennai

Private Night Walking Tour Chennai

AU$29
Per adult
Private Night Walking Tour Chennai
Highlights of the Chennai

Highlights of the Chennai (Guided Half Day City Tour)

AU$120
Per adult
Highlights of the Chennai (Guided Half Day City Tour)
Chennai Walk of Divinity

Chennai Walk of Divinity

AU$30
Per adult
Chennai Walk of Divinity
Highlights of the Chennai

Highlights of the Chennai (Guided Half Day City Tour)

AU$124
Per adult
Highlights of the Chennai (Guided Half Day City Tour)
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Our pick of the best Thousand Lights West Hotel Deals

Grand One Tower
Grand One Tower
2 out of 5
3-2 Wallace Gdn 3rd St Thousand Lights, Chennai, TN
The price is AU$54 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$54
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marina Beach and British High Commission of ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Very nice and clean hotel with excellent service and very friendly staff. Location is awesome with lot of food options nearby and is not too far from US Embassy."

Reviewed on 6 Nov. 2024

Grand One Tower
GULNAAR INN
GULNAAR INN
2.5 out of 5
Aziz Muluk 3rd Street, old no 11 new no 25-27, Chennai, TN
The price is AU$37 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$37
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall are ...
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
Highly recommended
"Stay was good, staff is very cooperative. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 9 Feb. 2024

GULNAAR INN
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
5 out of 5
# 63 Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$245 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$245
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (642 reviews)
"Overall hotel is good, doesn’t really look like the pictures though! A little tired now in rooms and the outside especially the pool area. Be good if offered food/drink service when relaxing at the pool. Good choice of restaurants in the hotel. Staff seem a little disjointed in knowing about the ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
The Leela Palace Chennai
The Leela Palace Chennai
5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn, MRC Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$239 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$239
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (635 reviews)
"The hotel ambience was giving royalty status."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

The Leela Palace Chennai
Taj Club House
Taj Club House
5 out of 5
No 2 Club House Road, Off Mount Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$118 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$118
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (597 reviews)
"Staff members were friendly and polite."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Taj Club House
Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre
4.5 out of 5
No 2 Ethiraj Salai Commander In Chief Rd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$130 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
AU$130
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (233 reviews)
"Property well maintained. Staff are very courteous. Very good breakfast with a good spread."

Reviewed on 11 Nov. 2024

Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai City Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Thousand Lights West

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Nungambakkam

You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.

Nungambakkam
St. Andrew\'s Kirk showing a church or cathedral and heritage elements

Egmore

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at Raja Muthiah Hall or Government Museum.

Egmore
Marina Beach featuring general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Anna Salai (Mounts Road)

Take time in Anna Salai (Mounts Road) to visit attractions like Marina Beach and Express Avenue. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at LIC Metro Station to see more of the city.

Anna Salai (Mounts Road)
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T Nagar

4/5(16 area reviews)

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.

T Nagar
Kapaleeswarar Temple featuring a temple or place of worship and heritage architecture

Mylapore

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Mylapore is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Kapaleeswarar Temple and Chennai Citi Center Mall while you're in town.

Mylapore
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Vadapalani

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Vadapalani, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall are top sights worth seeing.

Vadapalani

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