Thousand Lights Travel 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.
ECR Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at ECR Beach during your travels in Chennai? Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
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.
Neelankarai Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai?
Activities
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
Our pick of the best Thousand Lights Hotel Deals
ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel
The stay was good and the hotel was clean overall. The breakfast service was good though the lunch service was slow. It took 1 hour to get 2 dishes.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Grand One Tower
Everything was clean and staff was efficient. Breakfast was good
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel Royal Inn
Hotel canceled the reservation even i was there before 7 pm. They told the electricity not there. Sat there for 25 mins. the guests came after me were checking in. Manager told me to come to the other hotel nearby which was far from my destination. Terrible experience when you booked the room for ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate
All good
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Fabhotel Royal Atlantis Studio Apartments
Excellent stay .. friendly staff. Allowed me late check out. Thanks
Reviewed on 26 July 2025
The Leela Palace Chennai
Everything was amazing in this hotel. Food, gym, spa, rooms, view etc etc.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thousand Lights
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.
Egmore
You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium or St. Andrew's Kirk.
Anna Salai (Mounts Road)
Take time in Anna Salai (Mounts Road) to visit attractions like Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall. 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.
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.
Mylapore
Mylapore is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Chennai Citi Center Mall and Inox Theatre while you're in town.
Vadapalani
If you're spending some time in Vadapalani, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall are top sights worth seeing.
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- Marina Beach
- St. Andrew's Kirk
- Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam
- Santhome Basilica
- Consulate General of the United States
- Kalikambal Temple
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Valluvar Kottam
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- Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
- Fort St. George
- Sankara Nethralaya
- Visit MRC Nagar
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- Visit Raja Annamalai Puram
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- Visit Teynampet
- Visit Pudupakkam
- Visit Kodambakkam
- Visit Tamil Nadu
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- Visit West Mambalam
- Visit Palavakkam
- Visit Perambur
- Visit Chennai
- Visit Vanagaram
- Visit Triplicane
- Visit Purasaiwakkam
- Visit KK Nagar
- Visit Manapakkam
- Visit T Nagar
- Visit Mylapore
- Visit Meenambakkam
- Visit Ekkatuthangal
- Visit Central Chennai
- Visit Besant Nagar
- Visit Madipakkam
- Visit Perungudi
- Visit West Saidapet
