Adyar, Chennai

Name: Adyar
Address: Chennai, India

#243 among attractions in Chennai

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Adyar, or Adaiyaaru, is a large neighbourhood in south Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located on the southern banks of the Adyar River. It is surrounded by the Tharamani in the West, Thiruvanmiyur to the South, Besant Nagar in the East, Kotturpuram in the North-West and Raja Annamalai puram in the North past the Adyar River. Adyar is one of the costliest areas in Chennai with property values four times the value of similar sized properties in the northern part of Chennai. The Gandhi Nagar region of Adyar is one of the poshest localities in Chennai. ()

Local name: अड्यार Coordinates: 13°0'23"N, 80°15'28"E

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Adyar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Birla Planetarium, TIDEL Park, Karl Schmidt Memorial, Ashtalakshmi Temple.

1 miW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Birla Planetarium, Chennai
26 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Chennai, India, the Birla Planetarium stands as a beacon for astronomy enthusiasts and curious minds alike. This modern planetarium, part of the Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centres, offers a captivating experience for visitors...
1.3 miSW
Park
TIDEL Park, Chennai
34 min walk • TIDEL Park is an information technology park situated in the city of Chennai, India. The name TIDEL is a portmanteau of TIDCO and ELCOT. An ISO 9001/14001 company, In 2000, it was one of the largest IT parks in Asia.
1.1 miSE
Memorial
Karl Schmidt Memorial, Chennai
28 min walk • The Kaj Schmidt Memorial is an architectural landmark commemorating a European sailor who drowned in 1930 trying to save the life of a girl. It is located at Elliot's Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The monument was in a derelict state, but has recently been restored.
1.3 miSE
Temple
Ashtalakshmi Temple, Chennai
33 min walk • The Ashtalakshmi Kovil is a Hindu temple, which lies on the shorelines near the Elliot's beach, in Chennai, India. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi, and her eight primary forms – the Ashtalakshmi – the giver of all eight forms of wealth, namely, offspring, success, prosperity, wealth, courage, bravery, food, and knowledge.
0.7 miW
Temple
Madhya Kailash, Chennai
19 min walk • Madhya Kailash, also known as Nadukkayilai in Tamil, is a Hindu temple in South Chennai, located at the junction between Sardar Patel Road, Adyar and Rajiv Gandhi Salai. It is located opposite the Central Leather Research Institute and is close to the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai.
1.3 miE
Bridge, View point, Beach
Broken Bridge, Chennai
33 min walk • Broken Bridge is a bridge to nowhere, located in Chennai, South India. During the year 1977, the bridge partly collapsed due to strong currents of the river, and has never been repaired. The bridge spans across the Adyar estuary, bordering the backend of the Theosophical Society.
1.1 miNE
Memorial
Ambedkar Manimandapam, Chennai
28 min walk • Dr. Ambedkar Manimandapam is a memorial in the Adyar neighborhood of Chennai, India, dedicated to B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. It is located in the Adyar estuary on Greenways Road in Mandhavelipakkam.
0.7 miSW
Park
Tholkappia Poonga, Chennai
18 min walk • Tholkappia Poonga or Adyar Eco Park is an ecological park set up by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the Adyar estuary area of Chennai, India.
0.8 miSE
Temple
Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple, Chennai
20 min walk • The Varasiddhi Vinayakar Temple in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India is a Hindu temple, located near the beach in Besant Nagar. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Vinayaka or Ganesha. The temple participates in activities such as feeding the poor and holds poojas frequently.
0.7 miS
12°59'47"N • 80°15'15"E
Urban Palette, Chennai
19 min walk • Park
1.1 miNE
Temple
Rajah Annamalaipuram Ayyappan Koil, Chennai
28 min walk • Rajah Annamalaipuram Ayyappan Koil is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Ayyappa in Chennai, India. It is located at Raja Annamalaipuram, a coastal neighbourhood of Chennai.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Adyar?

Nearby attractions include Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple, Chennai (3 min walk), Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple, Chennai (4 min walk), Adyar Library, Chennai (12 min walk), Shastri Nagar, Chennai (14 min walk).

How to get to Adyar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Adyar:

Bus

Besant Nagar MTC Terminus (18 min walk)
VHS hospital • Lines: 5C (19 min walk)

Light rail

Kasturiba Nagar • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)
Kotturpuram • Lines: 1 (21 min walk)