Purasaiwakkam
Chennai
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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.
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.
Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
Anna Salai
Learn about the local history of Chennai with a stop at Anna Salai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
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.
Things to do
Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights
Immersive Mahabalipuram tour by tourism ministry approved company
Gods of Mylapore walking tour- tourism ministry approved company
Chennai Walk of Divinity (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
Chennai: Guided Day Tour of the Highlights of Chennai
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Other neighbourhoods around Purasaiwakkam
Egmore
You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium or Government Museum.
Central Chennai
The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Madras High Court and Fort St. George are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Washermanpet Metro Station or Mannadi Metro Station to get around the larger area.
Nungambakkam
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.
Anna Salai (Mounts Road)
Take time in Anna Salai (Mounts Road) to visit attractions like Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at LIC Metro Station to see more of the city.
Anna Nagar
While Anna Nagar may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ampa Skywalk Mall and Vadapalani Murugan Temple.
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.
- Marina Beach
- ECR Beach
- VGP Universal Kingdom
- MGM Dizzee World
- Apollo Hospital
- Sankara Nethralaya
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu
- Arignar Anna Zoological Park
- Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
- Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras