Velachery Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
Phoenix Market City
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Phoenix Market City during your visit to Chennai. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus
Explore the campus of SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus during your trip to Potheri. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Activities
Chennai Night Walk Tour ( 2 hours guided walking tour)
Chennai: Magical Markets Guided Walking Tour
Silk Route to Kanchipuram: A Cultural & Spiritual Day Trip
1-Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both side Commercial Flights
Chennai Walking Tour ( 2 hours guided tour)
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Other neighbourhoods around Velachery
Mylapore Tiruvallikk
Unique features of Mylapore Tiruvallikk include the spas and coffee shops. Make a stop by Edward Elliot's Beach or Kapaleeswarar Temple while you're exploring the area.
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.
Adyar
While visiting Adyar, you might make a stop by sights like Theosophical Society Headquarters and Children's Park.
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.
Sholinganallur
Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.
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- More holiday ideas
- Marina Beach
- SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus
- Apollo Hospital
- VGP Universal Kingdom
- Pondy Bazaar
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- MIOT International Hospital
- Neelankarai Beach
- Olympia Tech Park
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai
- Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu
- Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
- Tidel park
- Madras High Court
- Aravind Eye Hospital - Chennai