Velachery Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
Shore Temple
Witness fine Pallavan architecture and ornate shrines to Hindu gods at this gorgeous seaside temple, which is at its most beautiful at sunset.
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Velachery
Mylapore Tiruvallikk
Unique features of Mylapore Tiruvallikk include the spas and coffee shops. Make a stop by Edward Elliot's Beach or Kapaleeswarar Temple while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
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.
Pallavaram
Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.
T Nagar
Travellers come to T Nagar for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Pondy Bazaar and Sringeri Saradha Peetam Temple while you're in town.
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- Phoenix Market City
- Marina Beach
- SRM University - Kattankulathur Campus
- Consulate General of the United States
- MGM Dizzee World
- VGP Universal Kingdom
- ECR Beach
- Apollo Hospital
- Chennai Trade Centre
- Sankara Nethralaya
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- MIOT International Hospital
- SIPCOT IT Park
- Old Mahabalipuram Road
- Neelankarai Beach
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai
- Pondy Bazaar
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Olympia Tech Park
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu
- Aravind Eye Hospital - Chennai
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
- Valluvar Kottam
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Thirunallar Temple
- Muttukadu Boat House
- Madras High Court
- Arignar Anna Zoological Park
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras
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