Nungambakkam Travel Guide

Chennai

A church interior with wooden pews, a marble floor, and stained glass windows.
A variety of colorful, intricately designed pottery and furniture, including vases, boxes, and stools, displayed in a shop.
Colorful miniature vehicles with intricate designs and text.
A historical building with a dome and columns, viewed through a circular frame.

Stay near popular Nungambakkam attractions

Valluvar Kottam

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Learn about the local history of Chennai with a stop at Valluvar Kottam. Wander the beaches and marina in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

฿4,237
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Same Day Taj Mahal and Agra Tour from Chennai

Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights

฿1,560
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Polynesian Fire Luau in Orlando

Polynesian Fire Luau in Orlando

฿2,489
per adult
Polynesian Fire Luau in Orlando
Arjuna Penance at Mahabalipuram - chuttibaaz.com

Private Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with Pick Up

฿6,427
per adult
Private Tour to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram with Pick Up
Highlights of the Chennai

Highlights of the Chennai (Guided Half Day City Tour)

฿2,662
per traveller
Highlights of the Chennai (Guided Half Day City Tour)
Kapaleeshwarar Temple in Chennai

Colonial Charm & Cultural Treasures Chennai Sightseeing Tour

฿5,041
per adult
Colonial Charm & Cultural Treasures Chennai Sightseeing Tour
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Where to stay in Nungambakkam

Find the best Nungambakkam areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A temple with intricate architecture and a signboard.

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 Temple while you're in town.

A monument with two large white arches, a golden statue, and a plaque in a park with trees and buildings in the background.

Central Chennai

The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Madras High Court are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nehru Park Station or Kilpauk Station to get around the larger area.

A kudu antelope in a forested area with leaf-covered ground and trees.

Guindy

Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Guindy. Top attractions like Phoenix Market City and Raj Bhavan are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Little Mount Station or Ekkattuthangal Station to see more of the city.

A temple with multiple tiers and a large central tower, surrounded by a sandy area with scattered ruins.
Photo by Avanti Shukla
Open Photo by Avanti Shukla

Mahabalipuram Beach

Mahabalipuram Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mamallapuram Beach and Pancha Pandava Rathas.

A temple complex with a large stupa and surrounding ruins, set against a sunset sky.

Tambaram

While there might not be top attractions in Tambaram, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet and Arignar Anna Zoological Park.

Nungambakkam Travel Guide