Velachery Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Velachery
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.
Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
Neelankarai Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai?
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.
Activities
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: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
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 Velachery Hotel Deals
The Westin Chennai Velachery
Very ckean
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Chennai, Velachery
Excellent Hotel and exemplary service! Very friendly staff and all including the duty manager goes out of the way to provide the very best service. Will definitely stay more often here!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Leela Palace Chennai
As always, the Leela Palace sets the standard for luxury accommodations in Chennai. The rooms are exceptionally comfortable, the food is delicious and the ambience is extremely welcoming — you can’t
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Spa and gym were good, mattress and pillow not comfortable for a good night sleep
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Chennai
Lovely room and friendly staff. I wish I could have stayed for longer. Suvendu, my server at Breakfast, could not have been more welcoming and hospitable.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
The Park Chennai
Horrible experience. Music blasting from the room across from us whole night. Shirtless guests running across the lobby. Staff did not even accomodate our request
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Velachery
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.
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.
Adyar
While visiting Adyar, you might make a stop by sights like Children's Park and Theosophical Society Headquarters.
Mylapore Tiruvallikk
Unique features of Mylapore Tiruvallikk include the spas and coffee shops. Make a stop by Edward Elliot's Beach or Thiruvanmiyur Beach while you're exploring the area.
Injambakkam
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Injambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at VGP Universal Kingdom or VGP Snow Kingdom.
Pallavaram
Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.
