What's Central Chennai like?
Central Chennai is an upmarket part of town where you can spend time visiting the waterfront. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's rich culture. Beachcombers can spend the day at Marina Beach when the weather is nice. There's plenty more to see, including Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Fort St. George.
How to get to Central Chennai
Flying to:
- Chennai International Airport (MAA), 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Central Chennai
Travelling to Central Chennai by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Chennai Perambur Station
- Chennai Vyasarpadi Jiva Station
- Chennai Perambur Carriage Works Station
Getting to Central Chennai on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Washermanpet Metro Station
- Mannadi Metro Station
- LIC Metro Station
Things to see and do in and around Central Chennai
What to see in Central Chennai
- Marina Beach
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Fort St. George
- Anna Salai
- Valluvar Kottam
Things to do in Central Chennai
- Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
- Express Avenue
- Pondy Bazaar
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- National Art Gallery
Other popular Central Chennai attractions
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- St. Andrew's Kirk
- Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium
- Ampa Skywalk Mall