Visit Thousand Lights
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
You can learn about the history of Chennai with a visit to Kapaleeswarar Temple. 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
Learn about the local history of Mahabalipuram with a stop at Shore Temple. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Top hotels in Thousand Lights
ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Taara Hotel
Grand One Tower
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025
Pullman Chennai Anna Salai - Premium Brand By Accor
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
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 Raja Muthiah Hall or Government Museum.
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 Kapaleeswarar Temple and Chennai Citi Center Mall while you're in town.
Vadapalani
If you're spending some time in Vadapalani, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
- Apollo Hospital
- Sankara Nethralaya
- British High Commission of Chennai
- Marina Beach
- Chennai Trade Centre
- Consulate General of the United States
- 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