Nungambakkam Travel Guide
Chennai
Visit Nungambakkam
Popular places to visit
Marina Beach
Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.
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.
Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
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.
Neelankarai Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai?
Kapaleeswarar Temple
Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival.
Things to do
Private Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with Pick Up
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Discovering the Best of Chennai: A Full Day City Tour
Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
Top hotels in Nungambakkam
The Kings Park Grand
Not worth the price. Rooms are small and smell drafty. Only advantage is the location is at a walking distance to US Consulate for visa appointment.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Park Elanza
Ok needed new towels
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Pharos Hotels
Rooms are clean, polite staff, WiFi connections are good, sufficient amenities in room. Beverage menu not available in rooms, also there was power cut in the room for extended time.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Amber Hotel Nungambakkam
Reached in the night, got a room with very bad smell due to seepage on the walls from bathroom.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
The Belstead Chennai
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Leela Palace Chennai
The breakfast choices were off the scale! What ever you wanted they had it! Amazing choices from the basics to local specialties! Amazing. The gym was pretty well equipment if not a little cramped where the workout machines had been placed. Very good for a Hotel gym TBH and never busy when I went ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nungambakkam
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.
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.
Egmore
You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at St. Andrew's Kirk or Raja Muthiah Hall.
Vadapalani
If you're spending some time in Vadapalani, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
