Popular places to visit
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Marina Beach
Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.
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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.
![Pondy bazar the quintessential place to shop for anything and everything in Chennai! Clothes, housewares, cosmetic jewellery, shoes, toys, vegetables, fruits, restaurants, flowers...well, just about anything! This was beautiful jewellery sold by a roadside hawker!!!!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2e65954e927ae45076dad3e2fe4d07ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Pondy Bazaar
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Pondy Bazaar during your stay in Chennai. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
![Mamallapuram Beach featuring a sandy beach as well as an individual femail](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/101000/101991-Mamallapuram-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
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Anna Salai
Learn about the local history of Chennai when you spend time at Anna Salai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute Of Science & Technology
Explore the campus of B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute Of Science & Technology as part of your travels around Chengalpattu.
Things to do
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Golden Triangle Tour 4 Days From Chennai with Return Flights
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Georgetown heritage walking tour in Chennai about the founding of Chennai
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Private Chennai Day Tour - Art History and Contemporary Chennai
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Private Tour: Chennai Sightseeing Including Fort St George and Government Museum
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Private 2-Day Tour to The Taj Mahal and Agra with Both Side Commercial Flights
Vandalur Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on Feb 5, 2025
![ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4950000/4942800/4942760/0608ee49_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2025
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Reviewed on Jan 5, 2025
![Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Cathedral Road, Chennai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19400/19313/84750a2b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
![Taj Club House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2170000/2163200/2163147/603e468c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025
![Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/524500/524459/d67a678a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Vandalur
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Tambaram
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tambaram and surrounding area, you can visit Shirdi Sai Baba Temple and Arignar Anna Zoological Park.
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Chromepet
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chromepet and surrounding area, you can visit Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet and Thirunallar Temple.
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Pallavaram
Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.
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Sholinganallur
Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.
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Thoraipakkam
The restaurants and sporting events are a few reasons travelers visit Thoraipakkam. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Neelankarai Beach and VGP Universal Kingdom are a few top sights nearby.
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Velachery
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider a stop by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighborhood.