6 Neighborhoods in Chennai District That You Shouldn't Miss

August 16, 2021 Terina Blouin

Discover the best top things to do in Chennai District, India including Mylapore, Sowcarpet, Chokhi Dhani, Pondy Bazaar, Parry's Corner, Fort St. George.
Restaurants in Chennai District

1. Mylapore

Chennai (Madras) India +91 90433 25105
Excellent
50%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
9%
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1%
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4.5 based on 487 reviews

Mylapore

If you are looking to soak in the culture of Chennai, the Mylapore Tank and Mandavali area should be at the top of your list. One of the oldest residential parts of Chennai, the tank is a part of the seventh century Kapaleeshwarar Temple. This is also the place where the famous Tamil poet, Thiruvalluvar, was born. If you are spending a few days in Chennai, you will understand the importance of this state figure from the number of references made in signs, names of shops and statues. The quintessential travel phrase, "overwhelming sights, sounds, smells," fits perfectly in this area. The narrow streets around the temple are buzzing with activities. Flower sellers, archaic shops selling temple offering ingredients and such line the roads leading to the temple. A photographer’s dream, this place is best explored in the morning, the chosen time to pay homage at the temple.

Reviewed By Deadman17 - Mumbai, India

Mylapore is an area with rich history and heritrage of Chennai. This is an area where there are multiple temples, eateries open since many decades and places where traditions even today mean a lot. The rich heritage and traditions do come alive even more during festival times.

2. Sowcarpet

Chennai (Madras) India +91 83769 20005
Excellent
34%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 58 reviews

Sowcarpet

3. Chokhi Dhani

NH-4, Chennai-Bangalore Highway Near Sriperumbudur, Chennai (Madras) 602105 India +91 90032 23695 http://www.chokhidhani.co.in
Excellent
40%
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40%
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Chokhi Dhani

4. Pondy Bazaar

Thyagaraya Road, Chennai (Madras) 600017 India
Excellent
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Good
56%
Satisfactory
13%
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4.0 based on 158 reviews

Pondy Bazaar

Reviewed By GLOBALSEAS - Navi Mumbai, India

shopping street we find every thing in this one street pondy bazaar , all nice restaurants , cheap shopping available on road side as well as in shops ..

5. Parry's Corner

NSC Bose Road Intersection of North Beach Road, Chennai (Madras) India
Excellent
30%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
2%
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1%
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4.0 based on 170 reviews

Parry's Corner

Reviewed By AaqarshAiyyar - Chennai (Madras), India

Parry's corner is one of the prominent landmarks in the old Madras. It is still one of the bustling areas of the Chennai City with a selection of restaurants, sweet shops, retail showrooms and the famous Burma Bazaar shopping line.

6. Fort St. George

St. George Street, Chennai (Madras) India +91 44 2567 0136 http://asi.nic.in/asi_museums_chennai.asp
Excellent
20%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
12%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 219 reviews

Fort St. George

A testament to the earliest English rule in the country, this was the first fortress in India built in 1644. The fort houses St. Mary’s Church, the oldest Anglican church in the country, a museum and Wellesley House, named after Richard Wellesley, governor general of India. Until recently the fort complex served as housing for the government; now certain areas are open to public.

Reviewed By BernardBertram - London, United Kingdom

At least they are maintaining a bit of very important History. Located in a secure Government area so your driver has to wait outside, if you have one. One of the first British Forts in India & played a very important role in the Colonial rule. The museum is closed one day a week, so do check. Behind it is a local cafe & a nice little shop selling all kinds of cotton products at ridiculously low prices.

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