South Chennai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Elliot\'s Beach showing a beach as well as a couple
South Chennai
Elliot\'s Beach featuring a playground
Elliot\'s Beach featuring a beach
Chennai which includes a church or cathedral

Where to stay in South Chennai

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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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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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Velachery

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider stopping by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Velachery
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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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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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Thiruvanmiyur

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Thiruvanmiyur. You might want to make time for a stop at Thiruvanmiyur Beach or Marundeeswarar Temple.

Thiruvanmiyur
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

5 out of 5
# 63 Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The price is NZ$269 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$269
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (741 reviews)
"I would like to recommend a good review for the customer service I received from Stephen Garrett and Vaiyshanavi in the front office"

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, 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$207 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$207
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (699 reviews)
"Great hotel- great facilities and members lounge"

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway by IHG

Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway by IHG

4.5 out of 5
110 Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thiruvanmiyur, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$127 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$127
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Marina Beach and Mayajaal Entertainment ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (189 reviews)
Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway by IHG
"ideally located hotel great staff and very comfortable"

Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway by IHG
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LUSH GARDEN RESORT

LUSH GARDEN RESORT

3.5 out of 5
East Coast Road, Thiruvidanthai, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, TN
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Marina Beach and Thiruvanmiyur Beach are ...
"It’s completely different from the description. Waste of mine. Very far from Airport. Don’t believe the description written."

Reviewed on 15 Mar. 2024

LUSH GARDEN RESORT
S4 SRUTHI SERVICE APARTMENT

S4 SRUTHI SERVICE APARTMENT

3 out of 5
8th Cross Rd Kazura Garden Palavakkam, Chennai, TN
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions ECR Beach and Neelankarai Beach are located ...
S4 SRUTHI SERVICE APARTMENT
Truliv Villa Seraya

Truliv Villa Seraya

3 out of 5
5 Ashok St Injambakkam, Chennai, TN
Stay at this 3-star villa in Chennai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 10 outdoor pools. Popular attractions ECR Beach and VGP Universal Kingdom are located ...
Truliv Villa Seraya
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Popular places to visit

Elliot\'s Beach showing a beach as well as a couple

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.

Edward Elliot's Beach
Guindy National Park

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.

Guindy National Park
Marina Beach showing general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Marina Beach

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

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

Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.

Mamallapuram Beach

Activities

Taj Mahal, Agra

Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights

NZ$1,329
per adult
Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights
Mahabalipuram Trip with Archaeologist

UNESCO Listed 7th Century Mahabalipuram Trip

NZ$67
per adult
UNESCO Listed 7th Century Mahabalipuram Trip
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram

Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)

NZ$233
per traveller
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Taj Mahal, Agra

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

NZ$1,175
per adult
1-Day Trip to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both side Commercial Flights
Wedding silk saree

Big Fat Indian Wedding, shopping & bazaar walking tour in Chennai

NZ$125
per adult
Big Fat Indian Wedding, shopping & bazaar walking tour in Chennai
Park side Area

Private Day Tour The Taj Mahal Experience from Chennai

NZ$323
per adult
Private Day Tour The Taj Mahal Experience from Chennai
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Cities near South Chennai

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Tiger Cave which includes heritage elements

Chengalpattu