things to do
Local
Below is a list of some of our favorite things to do and places to see near Chennai. If you have down time during your stay, we encourage you to check them out. Everything is located in close proximity to our venue so you can get there easily.
Location: 234, Ramakrishna Mutt Rd, Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India
Distance from venue: 11 minutes, 3 miles
One of the sacred shrines in Tamil Nadu, Kapaleeshwarar Temple is one of the prominent Shiva temples in India situated in Mylapore, Chennai.
Distance from venue: 8 minutes, 3 miles
Marina Beach in Chennai along the Bay of Bengal is India’s longest and the world’s second longest beach running a distance of 12 km.
Distance from venue: 6 minutes, 2 miles
Kappa Chakka Kandhari is built on the vision of reclaiming traditional Kerala food for a new generation, bringing to light culinary gems.
Distance from venue: 8 minutes, 3 miles
T. Nagar is a bustling shopping district with stores and street vendors selling colourful sarees, gold jewelry and produce at budget prices.
Distance from venue: 14 minutes, 4 miles
Rich and buttery flavors mixed with authentic spices of India, their menu is full of exciting food items with the traditional taste of Indian cuisine.
Distance from venue: 20 minutes, 7 miles
Embellished by golden sand beaches, curling waves and limitless stretch of sea, the beach entices tourists from different parts of the world.
Distance from venue: 42 minutes, 19 miles
DakshinaChitra is an exciting cross cultural living museum of art, architecture, lifestyles, crafts and performing arts of South India.
Distance from venue: 2 minutes, 1 mile
South India's second largest mall, designed keeping in mind the 'shopper-tainment' concept with 4 floors of retail space.
Distance from venue: 4 minutes, 1 mile
Higginbothams is an Indian bookstore chain and publisher. Their Chennai location is India's oldest bookshop in existence.
Distance from venue: 6 minutes, 2 miles
Gallery providing a vast selection of modern & traditional art in a simple, spacious interior.
Distance from venue: 48 minutes, 20 miles
This place treats you to an evening of festivities and feasting on rich food in a 15-acre fair, showcasing Rajasthani culture and cuisine in all its glory.
Distance from venue: 4 minutes, 1 miles
The second oldest museum in India, they highlight history and culture and are particularly rich in archaeological and numismatic collections.
Beyond
We wanted to highlight some fun things to do in Pondicherry and Mahabalipuram if you're staying for a longer duration or want to explore a little further from Chennai. Everything on this list is located more than an hour from the venue but is still accessible. You can rideshare into both of the cities.
Distance from venue: 3 hours, 97 miles
The purpose of Auroville is to realize human unity, in diversity. It is recognized as the first and only ongoing experiment in human unity.
Distance from venue: 1 hour, 34 miles
The Shore Temple is a complex of temples and shrines that overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal.
Distance from venue: 1 hour, 35 miles
Explore 40,000 + specimens of rare and unique seashells and minerals collected across the globe by a single person.