Pakkam
Chennai
Popular places to visit
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Marina Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Marina Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Chennai. Wander the marina in this culturally rich area.
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Kapaleeswarar Temple
You can learn about the history of Chennai with a trip to Kapaleeswarar Temple. Wander the beaches and marina in this culturally rich area.
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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.
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Mamallapuram Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Mamallapuram Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Mahabalipuram. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.
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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.
ECR Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at ECR Beach during your travels in Chennai? Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Other neighborhoods around Pakkam
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Porur
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Porur and surrounding area, you can visit Chennai Trade Centre and Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Mangadu.
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Koyambedu
Visitors to Koyambedu appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
![Kala Nikethan is a store that sells beautiful salwars and designer sarees. I love love this black one with colorful brocade and a colorful dupatta. And I love pink too! #colormecrazy #colorsplash
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Anna Nagar
Enjoy morning strolls at Anna Nagar Tower Park, explore sights like Anna Arch and Chinthamani, and indulge in diverse dining options on 2nd Avenue. With multiple metro stations, getting around is a breeze.
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Vadapalani
If you're spending some time in Vadapalani, Vadapalani Murugan Temple and Forum Vijaya Mall are top sights worth seeing.
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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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Central Chennai
The churches and monuments are just a few things visitors like about Central Chennai. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Fort St. George 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.