Paiyanur Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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
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
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

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.

SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus

Chennai Trade Centre

5/5(1 review)

Learn about the events happening in Chennai Trade Centre during your trip to Chennai. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Chennai Trade Centre

Activities

Chennai Night Walk Tour

Chennai Night Walk Tour ( 2 hours guided walking tour)

AU$26
per adult
Chennai Night Walk Tour ( 2 hours guided walking tour)
Magical Chennai Markets Tour

Chennai: Magical Markets Guided Walking Tour

AU$42
per adult
Chennai: Magical Markets Guided Walking Tour
Chennai Walking Tour

Chennai Walking Tour ( 2 hours guided tour)

AU$21
per adult
Chennai Walking Tour ( 2 hours guided tour)
Mahabalipuram Trip with Archaeologist

UNESCO Listed 7th Century Mahabalipuram Trip

AU$63
per adult
UNESCO Listed 7th Century Mahabalipuram Trip
Taj Mahal, Agra

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

AU$1,095
per adult
1-Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both side Commercial Flights
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

AU$221
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
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Our pick of the best Paiyanur Hotel Deals

Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center
Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center
4 out of 5
ECR-OMR Junction, ECR, Poonjeri, Mahabalipuram, Tirukalukundram
The price is AU$189 per night from 6 June to 7 June
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
6 June - 7 June
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Pancha Pandava Rathas and Five Rathas ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (86 reviews)
Awesome stay
"The stay was awesome…the employees we excellent. I stay in hotels in India approx 100 days each year, but the staff there was tops. Mugundhan was as good an employee as I’ve ever see. Keep him. Aarthi, Rishika, Akhila, Abdul, and Ananagha were all great too."

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Center
ibis Chennai SIPCOT Hotel
ibis Chennai SIPCOT Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Opp. SIPCOT IT Park, Old Mahabalipuram, Road, Near ECR Beach, Tirupporur, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$55 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$55
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tirupporur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions ECR Beach and DakshinaChitra ...
7.6/10 Good! (55 reviews)
Happy moments
"Excellent location and easy to go anywhere. Very cleaned hotel.worth to stay here."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

ibis Chennai SIPCOT Hotel
Kaldan Samudhra Palace
Kaldan Samudhra Palace
3.5 out of 5
ECR, Tirukalukundram, TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$251 per night from 12 June to 13 June
AU$251
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Tirukalukundram. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Kotikal Mandapam and Krishna's ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
"it's an amazing hotel to stay, the location and the staffs are very nice"

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Kaldan Samudhra Palace
Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai
Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai
5 out of 5
Covelong Beach, Kancheepuram Dist., Tirupporur, Tamil Nadu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$257 per night from 12 June to 13 June
AU$257
includes taxes & fees
12 June - 13 June
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Tirupporur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions ECR Beach and Muttukadu Boat House ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (268 reviews)
"Nice Resort and Facilities and Service by their Staff"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Taj Fisherman's Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai
Novotel Chennai Sipcot
Novotel Chennai Sipcot
4 out of 5
Opp. SIPCOT IT Park Siruseri, Old, Mahabalipuram Road, Near ECR Beach, Tirupporur, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$95 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$95
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tirupporur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions ECR Beach and DakshinaChitra Heritage ...
"Excellent service"

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 2025

Novotel Chennai Sipcot
Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa
Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
280 ECR, Vedanamelli, Tirupporur, Tamil Nadu
The price is AU$210 per night from 2 June to 3 June
AU$210
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Tirupporur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Muttukadu ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (104 reviews)
"Service beyond expectations, friendly welcoming and helpful"

Reviewed on 5 Mar. 2025

Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Paiyanur

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Mahabalipuram Beach

5/5(1 area review)

Mahabalipuram Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mamallapuram Beach and Shore Temple.

Mahabalipuram Beach
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Sholinganallur

Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.

Sholinganallur
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Tambaram

While there might not be top attractions in Tambaram, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Shirdi Sai Baba Temple and Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet.

Tambaram
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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.

Thoraipakkam
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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.

Chromepet
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Pallavaram

Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.

Pallavaram

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