Visit Thousand Lights West
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.
Apollo Hospital
If Apollo Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Chennai.
Top hotels in Thousand Lights West
Grand One Tower
Location is good, staff is good, room size bit small, check bed size before booking.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
MADRAS INN - NUNGAMBAKKAM
This charming inn is undoubtedly worth the expense for an overnight retreat. The accommodations are generously spacious, featuring a selection of modern electronic appliances and stylish electrical fixtures that blend comfort with contemporary convenience. Nestled within a beautifully restored century ...
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025
Taara Hotel
Fabhotel Royal Atlantis Studio Apartments
Excellent stay .. friendly staff. Allowed me late check out. Thanks
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
The Park Chennai
Staff service was too good
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Leela Palace Chennai
Best hotel I loved it so much! 10/10 they were so respectful, clean, warm, breakfast was amazing!
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Thousand Lights West
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.
Gopalapuram
Gopalapuram might not have many top sights, but Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Egmore
You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at Raja Muthiah Hall or Mayor Radhakrishnan 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.
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.
T Nagar
Travellers come to T Nagar for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam while you're in town.
Thousand Lights West Travel Guide
- Apollo Hospital
- Sankara Nethralaya
- British High Commission of Chennai
- Marina Beach
- Chennai Trade Centre
- Consulate General of the United States
- MIOT International Hospital
- Kapaleeswarar Temple
- Neelankarai Beach
- Anna Salai
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre - Chennai
- Old Mahabalipuram Road
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
- MGM Dizzee World
- Edward Elliot's Beach
- Phoenix Market City
- Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu
- Valluvar Kottam
- ISKCON Chennai
- Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Tidel park
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
