Mylapore Travel Guide

Chennai

A temple with a multi-tiered, ornate structure and numerous statues.
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A colorful temple with intricate carvings and statues.

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Kapaleeswarar Temple

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Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival.
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Matir Mandir

Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing

£113
per traveller
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets

£96
per adult
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Taj Mahal Tour Packages from chennai with price

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

£38
per adult
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours

£64
per adult
Total Chennai city tour in Private car with guide & lunch by Wonder tours
Day trip to World heritage site Mahabalipuram from Chennai

Day trip to World heritage site Mahabalipuram from Chennai

£88
per traveller
Day trip to World heritage site Mahabalipuram from Chennai
Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ

£90
per adult
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Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ
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Where to stay in Mylapore

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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 historical building with a dome and columns, viewed through a circular frame.
Photo by Mike Belson
Open Photo by Mike Belson

Nungambakkam

You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at SDAT Tennis Stadium or Valluvar Kottam.

A herd of deer with antlers in a grassy field.

Guindy

Unique features of Guindy include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by Phoenix Market City or Guindy Race Course while you're exploring the area.

An ancient temple complex with tiered towers and a central courtyard.
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Open Photo by Marcelo Lopes

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 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 Washermanpet Metro Station or Mannadi Metro Station to get around the larger area.

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