South Chennai
Travel 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.

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.

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.

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

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 Kumaran Kundram.

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
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Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Trident, Chennai
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Olive Serviced Apartments
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Luxury Urban Stays Near Chennai Airport
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LUSH GARDEN RESORT
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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.

Guindy National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Guindy National Park, a lovely green space in Chennai. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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.
Things to do

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Private Tour: Chennai Sightseeing Including Fort St George and Government Museum

Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder

Chennai to Vellore Day Trip: Visit Vellore Fort & Golden Temple

Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

Chennai - Guided half day private city tour
- Chennai Trade Centre
- SIPCOT IT Park
- Neelankarai Beach
- VGP Universal Kingdom
- Phoenix Market City
- Olympia Tech Park
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
- Tidel park
- Arignar Anna Zoological Park
- Sree Balaji Medical College And Hospital
- Guindy Race Course
- Guindy National Park
- Anna University
- World Trade Center Chennai
- St. Thomas Mount National Shrine
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- Raj Bhavan
- Apollo Speciality Hospital OMR
- Mayajaal Multiplex