Why people love visiting culturally rich Chennai
Enjoy the area's temples, culture and entertainment and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in Chennai. Renowned for its shopping, cafes and university setting, this city welcomes all visitors. With a vacation rental, you get a home away from home. Many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Sightseeing in and around Chennai
Do you want to discover attractions to see in the city? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and experience everything that Chennai has to offer. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- VGP Universal Kingdom (9.2 mi / 14.8 km)
- Arignar Anna Zoological Park (11.4 mi / 18.3 km)
- MGM Dizzee World (14.4 mi / 23.3 km)
- VGP Snow Kingdom (9.2 mi / 14.7 km)
- Queens Land (10.1 mi / 16.2 km)
- Madras Crocodile Bank Trust (19.9 mi / 32 km)
Exploring the natural features in Chennai
Whether you're an adventurous traveler or just want to appreciate the scenery, Chennai is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are some of the area’s noteworthy sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Edward Elliot's Beach (6.6 mi / 10.6 km)
- Marina Beach (7.7 mi / 12.4 km)
- Neelankarai Beach (7.7 mi / 12.5 km)
- ECR Beach (10.8 mi / 17.4 km)
- Mamallapuram Beach (27.7 mi / 44.6 km)
- Guindy National Park (3.6 mi / 5.8 km)
Traveling to and around Chennai
Fly into Chennai International Airport (MAA), the closest airport, located 3.1 mi (5 km) from the city center.
If you're traveling by train, Ekkattuthangal Station, Nanganallur Road Station and Alandur Station are the main stations that serve the city. You can see more of Chennai by catching a ride on the metro at Meenambakkam Metro Station, Chennai International Airport Metro Station or Saidapet Metro Station.