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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 Thousand Lights
ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Grand One Tower
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025
EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
SEA SHELL PARK
Fabhotel Royal Atlantis Studio Apartments
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Taara Hotel
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.
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.
Thousand Lights Travel Guide
- 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
