Thousand Lights Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern urban street with tall buildings, a clear sky, and a few pedestrians.

Stay near popular Thousand Lights attractions

Sankara Nethralaya

7.6/10 (65 reviews)
If Sankara Nethralaya is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Chennai.
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Activities

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

NZ$208
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

NZ$219
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Same Day Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Chennai

Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights

NZ$81
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Taj Mahal and Agra Overnight Tour Package from Chennai with Flight

Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight

NZ$113
per adult
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
Food Walk Tour Chennai

Food Walk Tour Chennai

NZ$56
per adult
Food Walk Tour Chennai
Guided tours with Art historians

Mahabalipuram Slow Travel Cultural Tour

NZ$243
per adult
Mahabalipuram Slow Travel Cultural Tour
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Our pick of the best Thousand Lights Hotel Deals

ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel

ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel

3 out of 5
690 Anna Salai, Mount Rd Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$87 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$87
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Marina Beach and Spencer's Plaza ...
7.6/10 Good! (298 reviews)
"The room is small . The breakfast is ok. The staff does not know the rules."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel
EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate

EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate

2 out of 5
Anna Salai Service Ln Anna Salai Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$53 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
NZ$53
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall ...
EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate
Treebo Flora Embassy

Treebo Flora Embassy

3 out of 5
58/41, Aziz Muluk 2nd Street Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$66 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$66
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall ...
Treebo Flora Embassy
The Leela Palace Chennai

The Leela Palace Chennai

5 out of 5
175 Sathya Dev Avenue Extn Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$310 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
NZ$310
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (998 reviews)
"Felt in heaven!!! Staff were very helpful! Premises were spectacular!! Food and drink absolutely great!"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

The Leela Palace Chennai
Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai

5 out of 5
531 GST Road, St. Thomas Mount Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$196 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
NZ$196
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

5 out of 5
# 63 Mount Road Chennai Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$279 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$279
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
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Our guide on where to stay in Thousand Lights

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A temple with intricate architecture and a signboard.

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 Temple while you're in town.

A monument with two large white arches, a golden statue, and a plaque in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

Central Chennai

The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Madras High Court are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nehru Park Station or Kilpauk Station to get around the larger area.

A kudu antelope in a forested area with leaf-covered ground and trees.

Guindy

Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Guindy. Top attractions like Phoenix Market City and Raj Bhavan are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Little Mount Station or Ekkattuthangal Station to see more of the city.

A church interior with wooden pews, a marble floor, and stained glass windows.

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.

A temple with multiple tiers and a large central tower, surrounded by a sandy area with scattered ruins.
Photo by Avanti Shukla
Open Photo by Avanti Shukla

Mahabalipuram Beach

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

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