State · Tamil Nadu

Explore Chennai.

Discover food, shopping, nightlife and places to visit. Pick a shared interest and make a plan of your own.

State: Tamil NaduCapital: Chennai
Chennai: Chennai Central
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YOUR CITY, BEYOND THE USUAL

Places to explore in Chennai.

Explore individual restaurants, bars, clubs, markets, shopping spots and areas to visit. Choose a place for your next shared plan.

Before you go: ask the right questions

A few questions can help you save time, avoid surprises and enjoy your visit. Confirm details directly with the place for your chosen date.

  • What are the opening hours, total cost and booking requirements?
  • How do we get there, and are parking and accessible facilities available?
  • For a hotel stay: what are the check-in times, included amenities, deposit and cancellation terms?

Choose a category below, then open “Questions to ask” on a place card for a more specific checklist.

109 places

A sourced guide to the city and nearby places. Listings vary in age and coverage; confirm current details with the venue before visiting.

Marina BeachChennai · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Chepauk PalaceChennai · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

⌖ Central

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Listing edited 2023-06-04
Vivekananda House
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Famous locations

⌖ Triplicane

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Photo: SriniG CC BY-SA 3.0
Anna MemorialChennai · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

⌖ Central

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Listing edited 2023-06-04
MGR MemorialChennai · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

⌖ Central

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Listing edited 2023-06-04
Valluvar Kottam
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Famous locations

⌖ Valluvar Kottam High Rd, Nungambakkam

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Photo: Valluvar_Kottam.JPG: Joe Ravi derivative work: Kingpin13 (talk) CC BY-SA 3.0
Sri Guru Nanak Sat Sangh Sabha GurudwaraChennai · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

⌖ Central

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Santhome ChurchChennai · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

⌖ 38, Santhome High Road, Mylapore

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Listing edited 2023-06-03
Church of Our Lady of Light
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Famous locations

⌖ Central

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Photo: Simply CVR CC BY 2.0
Descanso ChurchChennai · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

⌖ St. Mary's Road, Mylapore

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Queenship of Mary ChurchChennai · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

⌖ Vethagiri St, Chintadripet, Adikesavarpuram, Park Town

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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St. George's CathedralChennai · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

⌖ 224, Cathedral Rd

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Listing edited 2023-06-03
Bahram Jung MosqueChennai · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

⌖ Anna Salai, Nandanam

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Listing edited 2023-06-12
Big Mosque
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Famous locations

⌖ Walajah Road in Triplicane

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Photo: BishkekRocks CC BY-SA 3.0
Makkah Masjid
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Famous locations

⌖ 822, Mt Rd, Anna Salai

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Photo: McKay Savage CC BY 2.0
Thousand Lights MosqueChennai · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

⌖ Peters Road, Peters Colony, Royapetta

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Adeeswar TempleChennai · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

⌖ 82 Santhome Hwy Rd, Raja Annamalaipuram

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Ayyappan TempleChennai · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

⌖ Madhavan Nair Street, Mahalingapuram, Nungambakkam

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
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Kapaleeshwarar Temple
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Famous locations

⌖ 12, North Mada Street, Mylapore

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Listing edited 2023-06-12· Photo: Mohan Krishnan (en:User talk:Nsmohan CC BY-SA 3.0
Parthasarathy Temple
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Famous locations

⌖ Triplicane

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Photo: Destination8infinity CC BY-SA 3.0
Sri Ramakrishna Math - Universal Temple
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Famous locations

⌖ 31 Ramakrishna Math Rd

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Photo: Bernard Gagnon CC BY-SA 3.0
Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam TempleChennai · Photo coming soon
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Famous locations

⌖ Venkata Narayana Road, T.Nagar, Chennai-17.

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing
Vadapalani Murugan Temple
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Famous locations

⌖ Near the Andavar Koil Street, Vadapalani, Chennai.

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What are the current opening hours, last entry and closure days?
  • What are the ticket prices, and is advance booking required?
  • Are photography, bags or particular clothing restricted?
  • Are official guides, accessible routes and visitor facilities available?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Photo: Simply CVR CC BY 2.0
Marina BeachChennai · Photo coming soon
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Areas to explore

⌖ Water Land Drive Rd, Valmiki Nagar, Netaji Nagar

Questions to ask before visiting
  • What is a practical route, and how much time should we allow?
  • Which stops need advance booking or an entrance ticket?
  • Are walking paths accessible, and where are toilets and rest stops?
  • What transport is available for the return journey?
Wikivoyage travel listing· Listing edited 2023-06-12

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Travel listings: Wikivoyage contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0. City photo: jamal haider from india · CC BY-SA 2.0.

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