Purasaiwakkam Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Marina Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Marina Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Chennai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
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
Kapaleeswarar Temple is just one of the places to see in Chennai, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and marina in this culturally rich area.
Mamallapuram Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mamallapuram Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mahabalipuram. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
Anna Salai
Learn about the local history of Chennai with a stop at Anna Salai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
Shore Temple
After visiting Shore Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mahabalipuram. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Top hotels in Purasaiwakkam
The Park Chennai
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025
Pullman Chennai Anna Salai - Premium Brand By Accor
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
The Leela Palace Chennai
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
THE MADRAS GRAND
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025
Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Purasaiwakkam
Egmore
You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at Raja Muthiah Hall or Government Museum.
Central Chennai
The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Raja Muthiah Hall 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.
Teynampet
Though Teynampet may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Valluvar Kottam and Pondy Bazaar.
Purasaiwakkam Travel Guide
- Marina Beach
- Chennai Trade Centre
- Consulate General of the United States
- Apollo Hospital
- Sankara Nethralaya
- Neelankarai Beach
- MIOT International Hospital
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- MGM Dizzee World
- Old Mahabalipuram Road
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- Anna Salai
- Phoenix Market City
- Olympia Tech Park
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
- Tidel park
- ISKCON Chennai
- Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu
- Valluvar Kottam
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
