Chennai is a major port city on the Coromandel Coast, known for its long stretch of sandy beaches and a dense network of ancient Hindu temples. Visitors encounter a blend of colonial-era architecture and traditional South Indian religious sites, with the city's identity shaped by its coastal geography and deep-rooted cultural heritage.
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Nanganallur Anjaneyar Temple.
4.828,751 reviews
Religious
Hindu temple dedicated to Hanuman, featuring a 32-ft. monolithic granite idol of the god.
anjaneyar temple, 2nd Main Rd, Ram Nagar, Nanganallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600061, India
Monday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM
“The Nanganallur Anjaneyar Temple is one of the most revered temples in Chennai, famous for its magnificent 32-foot tall Hanuman idol carved from a single granite stone, which stands as a symbol of strength and devotion. …”
Arupadai Veedu Murugan Temple
4.710,126 reviews
Religious
Modern, peaceful Hindu temple complex featuring several shrines to the Tamil deity Murugan.
1, Thirumurugan St, Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600090, India
“Arupadai Veedu Murugan Temple is one of the most peaceful temples I've visited in Chennai. What makes it special is that all six sacred abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of Lord Murugan are represented here, making it feel like a …”
Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple mangadu
4.713,670 reviews
Religious
Colonnaded prayer halls & a gopura gate carved with figures at a long-standing Hindu temple.
1, Kamakshi Amman St, Srinivasa Nagar, Mangadu, Tamil Nadu 600122, India
Monday: 6:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 8:45 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 8:45 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 8:45 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 1:30 PM, 3:00 – 8:45 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
“Mangadu Kamakshi Amman Temple is one of the most famous and revered temples dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi in the Chennai region. The temple attracts a large number of devotees throughout the year, with particularly heavy…”
Longstanding, richly decorated temple honoring Shiva, described in epic medieval "Tevaram" poems.
207/152, Raja St, Padi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600050, India
Monday: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Sunday: 6:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
“This Lord Shivan temple is one of the 274 shiva temples in india..which all Shiva devotees should visit. This temple is also called as Padi Shivan temple. Only the main temple is old but the extensions are new so don't g…”
Vadapalani Murugan Temple
4.733,447 reviews
Religious
Renovated in 1920, this Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Muruga is a popular place to get married.
Palani Andavar Koil St, Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600026, India
Monday: 5:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 – 9:30 PM
“Vadapalani Murugan Temple is one of the most popular Murugan temples in Chennai and a must-visit for devotees. The temple has a rich history dating back to the 19th century when it started as a small shrine and later gre…”
Sacred 8th-century temple honouring the god Krishna, with ornately carved towers & columns.
Car St, Narayana Krishnaraja Puram, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005, India
Monday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
“Parthasarathy Temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is a place every devotee should experience at least once. If possible, visit during a less crowded time to truly immerse yourself in the te…”
Ornate Hindu temple featuring stepped towers, carved pillars & colourful ceilings, plus a pond.
Sannadhi St, Vallikollaimedu, Thiruverkadu, Chennai, Thiruverkadu, Tamil Nadu 600077, India
Monday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
“A prominent Amman temple in the city. Powerful goddess for wedding & child-birth related prayers. Serene & clean environment.
Massive re-construction and repairs underway for a long period. The moolavar is shifted to a …”
Not much of a tourist attraction, but an important landmark in Chennai.
The roads near it were covered with trees on either side, providing an eco friendly vibe in fast growing metropolitan area....
A bit of high traffic during peak hours
Grand Southern Trunk Rd, Zaffarkhanpet, Ashok Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600083, India
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
“Not much of a tourist attraction, but an important landmark in Chennai.
The roads near it were covered with trees on either side, providing an eco friendly vibe in fast growing metropolitan area....
A bit of high traff…”
Besant Nagar Beach
4.543,978 reviews
Landmark
One of my favorite place in Chennai. Besant Nagar Beach other name Elliot's Beach is perfect hangout spot all age people. Quieter and less crowded than Marina Beach, a peaceful, scenic environment place.
Early mornings catching sunrise - jo
34, Elliot's Promenade, Odaimanagar, Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600090, India
Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
“One of my favorite place in Chennai. Besant Nagar Beach other name Elliot's Beach is perfect hangout spot all age people. Quieter and less crowded than Marina Beach, a peaceful, scenic environment place.
Early mornings c…”
Marina Beach
4.423,897 reviews
Landmark
This large sandy beach is a popular escape for locals & visitors to Chennai.
Marina Beach, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005, India
Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
“Our family visit to Marina Beach, Chennai was truly an unforgettable experience. Marina Beach is the longest natural urban beach in India and one of the longest urban beaches in the world, stretching for about 13 km alon…”
Madras High Court
4.41,073 reviews
Landmark
Historic high court of Madras, built in 1892, featuring monumental Indo-Saracenic architecture.
High Ct Rd, Parry's Corner, George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600104, India
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
“The Madras High Court is one of the most iconic and historically significant landmarks in Chennai. Located near Parry's Corner, this majestic red-brick building immediately captures attention with its stunning Indo-Sarac…”
State collections including Indian art & sculpture, bronzes, anthropology & a children's section.
Pantheon Rd, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600008, India
Monday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
“One of the iconic places in Chennai.
I visited this place after two decades, in the heart of the city they are maintaining the museum very peacefully.
It is very clean and well organised. But some places are under reno…”
Serene botanical garden with over 500 species of plants, including exotic varieties.
Cathedral Rd, opposite American Consulate, Ellaiamman Colony, Teynampet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600086, India
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
“Maybe a peak relax point when opened but currently its out of maintenance. The entry fee of ₹75 per adult, ₹40 per child (5–10 years), plus ₹100 for car parking for 3 hrs. Absolutely waste of money at the current state.
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