Places to Visit in Adyar

Adyar area of the district.

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DistrictChennai
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What to expect

Highlights

  • Tholkappia Poonga — Also known as Adyar Poonga or Adyar Eco Park, this restored 58-acre wetland along the Adyar creek was created to revive the native flora, fauna and tidal ecology of the estuary. Boardwalks wind through mangroves, ponds and grasslands rich in birdlife. It is one of the largest urban ecological restoration projects in India.
Getting there

How to visit

  • Nearest airport: Chennai International (MAA), ~16 km from the city centre
  • Rail gateway: Chennai Central (MAS) and Chennai Egmore (MS)
  • Frequent SETC/TNSTC and private buses from CMBT Koyambedu link Chennai with Puducherry, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Vellore, Tiruchirappalli and Bengaluru; confirm current timings before travel.
Timing

Best time to visit Adyar

Weather in AdyarSeasonal guide

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Today at Adyar
Sunrise5:58 am
Sunset6:21 pm
Golden hour best light5:21 pm–6:21 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:21 pm–6:46 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.

Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.

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Where to go from Adyar

Kapaleeshwarar Temple, ChennaiFeatured: Kapaleeshwarar Temple
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Chennai

The Tamil Nadu capital and the base for its temples, colonial-Madras heritage, museums and Bay of Bengal beaches.

Kapaleeshwarar TempleSri Parthasarathy TempleFort St. GeorgeGovernment Museum, Chennai
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Chennakesava Perumal Temple, Park TownFeatured: Chennakesava Perumal Temple
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Park Town

Park Town area of the district.

Chennakesava Perumal TempleChenna Malleeswarar Temple
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Madras High Court, Parry's CornerFeatured: Madras High Court
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Parry's Corner

Parry's Corner area of the district.

Kalikambal TempleMadras High CourtSouthern Railway HeadquartersGeneral Post Office
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Ekambareswarar Temple, SowcarpetFeatured: Ekambareswarar Temple
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Sowcarpet

Sowcarpet area of the district.

Ekambareswarar TempleSowcarpet
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George Town base
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George Town

George Town area of the district.

Kandaswamy Temple
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Luz Church, MylaporeFeatured: Luz Church
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Mylapore

Mylapore area of the district.

Mundakakanni Amman TempleLuz ChurchNageswara Rao Park
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Broken Bridge, Besant NagarFeatured: Broken Bridge
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Besant Nagar

Besant Nagar area of the district.

Arupadaiveedu TempleU.Ve. Swaminatha Iyer LibraryBroken Bridge
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Wallajah Mosque, TriplicaneFeatured: Wallajah Mosque
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Triplicane

Triplicane area of the district.

Wallajah MosquePresidency CollegeQueen Mary's CollegeAnna Memorial
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St. George's Cathedral, GopalapuramFeatured: St. George's Cathedral
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Gopalapuram

Gopalapuram area of the district.

St. George's Cathedral
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St. Andrew's Kirk, EgmoreFeatured: St. Andrew's Kirk
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Egmore

Egmore area of the district.

St. Andrew's KirkEgmore Railway StationNational Art Gallery
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Saidapet base
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Saidapet

Saidapet area of the district.

Little Mount
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Spencer Plaza, Anna SalaiFeatured: Spencer Plaza
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Anna Salai

Anna Salai area of the district.

Rajaji HallSpencer Plaza
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Chetpet base
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Chetpet

Chetpet area of the district.

Pachaiyappa's College
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Napier Bridge, FortFeatured: Napier Bridge
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Fort

Fort area of the district.

Napier BridgeVictory War MemorialIsland Grounds
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Anna Nagar Tower Park, Anna NagarFeatured: Anna Nagar Tower Park
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Anna Nagar

Anna Nagar area of the district.

Anna Nagar Tower Park
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T. Nagar base
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T. Nagar

T. Nagar area of the district.

Panagal ParkPondy BazaarRanganathan Street
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Chennai Snake Park, GuindyFeatured: Chennai Snake Park
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Guindy

Guindy area of the district.

Chennai Snake ParkGandhi Mandapam
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Anna Centenary Library, KotturpuramFeatured: Anna Centenary Library
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Kotturpuram

Kotturpuram area of the district.

Anna Centenary Library
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Taramani base
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Taramani

Taramani area of the district.

MGR Film City
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Koyambedu Market, KoyambeduFeatured: Koyambedu Market
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Koyambedu

Koyambedu area of the district.

Koyambedu Market
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Thiruvanmiyur base
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Thiruvanmiyur

Thiruvanmiyur area of the district.

Breezy Beach
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In the district

Where Adyar sits in Chennai district

Nearest airportChennai International (MAA), ~16 km from the city centre
Rail gatewayChennai Central (MAS) and Chennai Egmore (MS)
Bus / road accessFrequent SETC/TNSTC and private buses from CMBT Koyambedu link Chennai with Puducherry, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Vellore, Tiruchirappalli and Bengaluru; confirm current timings before travel.
District HQChennai
LandscapeCoromandel Coast — Tamil Nadu’s capital on the Bay of Bengal

Chennai district is known for: colonial-Madras heritage, Dravidian temples, the Chola bronzes of the Government Museum, Marina Beach, Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam.

Kapaleeshwarar Temple & MylaporeFort St. George & colonial MadrasMarina Beach & the seafront
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Places in Adyar

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Lakshmi Nest
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Lakshmi Nest

Hotel at 6, 1st Canal Cross Street. The telephone number below was taken from its own website rather than a directory.

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Ramkay TVS
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Ramkay TVS
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Motorcycle dealer at Kasturibai Nagar 1st Cross Street, Chennai. Its published hours are Monday to Saturday 9.30 am to 7.30 pm.

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Mathsya
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Mathsya

A vegetarian restaurant at 53, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, opposite GRT Jewellers. Adyar is one of several Chennai kitchens the company lists as its prime locations.

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The Grand Sweets & Snacks
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The Grand Sweets & Snacks

The original Grand Sweets shop at 24, II Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar. It was started here by a first-generation trader on his wife Bangaru Amma’s recipes, and has since grown to nine shops across Chennai.

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Butterheads
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Butterheads

A salad and sandwich place at 13, 1st Crescent Park Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar. Its own menu is built around salads, grain bowls and loaded paninis rather than a full kitchen.

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What are the best places to visit in Adyar?

Top places to visit in Adyar include Tholkappia Poonga — each has a full guide with how to reach it and what to see nearby on this page.

How do I reach Adyar?

The nearest airport to Adyar is Chennai International (MAA), ~16 km from the city centre. The rail gateway is Chennai Central (MAS) and Chennai Egmore (MS). Frequent SETC/TNSTC and private buses from CMBT Koyambedu link Chennai with Puducherry, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Vellore, Tiruchirappalli and Bengaluru; confirm current timings before travel.

What is the best time to visit Adyar?

November to February is the coolest, most comfortable season to visit Adyar and the rest of Tamil Nadu. April to June is very hot, and the October–December north-east monsoon brings the delta its main rains.