Thousand Lights Travel Guide
Chennai

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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.

ECR Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at ECR Beach during your travels in Chennai? Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Neelankarai Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai?

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Thousand Lights

ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel
"Bathroom was really bad. Staff were friendly and helpful. Don’t expect same as other ibis hotels you may have stayed before."
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Grand One Tower

Hotel Royal Inn
"It is a terrible hotel. Went for US Visa appointment with my wife"
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

The Leela Palace Chennai

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
"Not a 5 star hotel as claimed Not well maintained rooms Amenities were too basic Breakfast was not great"
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thousand Lights

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.

Egmore
You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at Government Museum or St. Andrew's Kirk.

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.

Mylapore
Mylapore is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Chennai Citi Center Mall and Inox Theatre while you're in town.
