Thousand Lights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Thousand Lights
Popular places to visit
Marina Beach
Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.
ECR Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at ECR Beach during your travels in Chennai? Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Neelankarai Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai?
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 Bazaar
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pondy Bazaar during your trip to Chennai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
Activities
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Chennai to Taj Mahal and Agra Same Day Tour with Return Flights
Chennai city sightseeing by Private Vehicle
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Our pick of the best Thousand Lights Hotel Deals
ibis Chennai City Centre Hotel
The stay was good and the hotel was clean overall. The breakfast service was good though the lunch service was slow. It took 1 hour to get 2 dishes.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
EMBASSY PARK Near US consulate
WISH HAD A CONTINENTAL MEAL PLAN. REST EXCELLENT.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Grand One Tower
Everything was clean and staff was efficient. Breakfast was good
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Fabhotel Royal Atlantis Studio Apartments
Excellent stay .. friendly staff. Allowed me late check out. Thanks
Reviewed on 26 July 2025
The Park Chennai
Good
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The Leela Palace Chennai
Nice place to stay, worth it!
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thousand Lights
Nungambakkam
You'll enjoy the cafes and monuments in Nungambakkam. You might want to make time for a stop at Valluvar Kottam or SDAT Tennis Stadium.
Egmore
You'll enjoy the monuments and spas in Egmore. You might want to make time for a stop at National Art Gallery or Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium.
Anna Salai (Mounts Road)
Take time in Anna Salai (Mounts Road) to visit attractions like Express Avenue and Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at LIC Metro Station to see more of the city.
Teynampet
Though Teynampet may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Valluvar Kottam and Pondy Bazaar.
T Nagar
Travellers come to T Nagar for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Pondy Bazaar and Thirumalai Thirupathi Devasthanam while you're in town.
Mylapore
Mylapore is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Chennai Citi Center Mall and Inox Theatre while you're in town.
