Neelankarai, Chennai

#259 among attractions in Chennai

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Neelangarai is a census town and is a locality in the south of Chennai. it is situated in Chennai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu about seven kilometers south of Adyar, Chennai. The former name of the city was Thiruneelakandapuram, named after the Thiruneelakandeshwarar temple. Neelankarai is located with Palavakkam in the north, Vettuvankeni in the south, Thoraipakkam in the west and the Bay of Bengal in the east. Over the years Neelankarai has developed tremendously and has made a significant name for itself in popularity for various reasons. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°56'58"N, 80°15'33"E

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

Nearby attractions include: VGP Universal Kingdom, Marundeeswarar Temple, TIDEL Park, Ashtalakshmi Temple.

2.5 miS
Theme park, Amusement park
VGP Universal Kingdom, Chennai
64 min walk • Nestled along the scenic coastline of Chennai, VGP Universal Kingdom beckons as a hub of exhilaration and amusement for families and thrill-seekers alike. This beloved amusement park, a staple of Chennai's entertainment landscape, offers a wide array of rides...
2.5 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Marundeeswarar Temple, Chennai
64 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Chennai, India, the Marundeeswarar Temple stands as a beacon of spiritual serenity and architectural grandeur. This revered Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is an eminent place of worship and has been a part of Tamil Nadu's...
2.9 miN
Park
TIDEL Park, Chennai
73 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.
3.1 miN
Temple
Ashtalakshmi Temple, Chennai
79 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.
3.2 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
ISKCON Temple, Chennai
83 min walk • ISKCON Temple Chennai, also known as the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Mandir, is a Vaishnava temple, in Chennai, India. Dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, the temple is located on the East Coast Road in the southeastern coastal suburb of Akkarai.
2.5 miN
Canal
Buckingham Canal, Chennai
64 min walk • The Buckingham Canal is a 796 kilometres long fresh water navigation canal, that parallels the Coromandel Coast of South India from Kakinada City in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh to Viluppuram District in Tamil Nadu.
1.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Perungudi Lake, Chennai
47 min walk • Perungudi Lake is a 50 ares water body located near Chennai's IT corridor, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, India. It is one of the few protected lakes of Chennai, fully fenced with compound wall and pathways laid on its east and south side for walkers.
2.7 miN
Park
International Tech Park, Chennai
68 min walk • The International Tech Park Chennai, Taramani or ITPC is an hi-tech park in Taramani, Chennai. Located in Chennai's IT Corridor, it spans 15 acres, offering approximately 2 million sq ft of office space. Over 40 IT/ITES companies are operating out of the park.
1.3 miNW
Skyscraper
World Trade Center Chennai, Chennai
33 min walk • The World Trade Center Chennai is a 28-storied commercial center in Chennai, India. Located at Perungudi, it was made operational in March 2020. The center consists of 1,800,000 sq ft of office space. The complex also includes a conference/exhibition center. The towers are IGBC LEED Platinum and USGBC LEED Gold certified.
3.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Pallikaranai wetland, Chennai
79 min walk • Pallikaranai wetland is a freshwater marsh in the city of Chennai, India. It is situated adjacent to the Bay of Bengal, about 20 kilometres south of the city centre, and has a geographical area of 80 square kilometres.
2.4 miS
Neighbourhood
Injambakkam, Chennai
62 min walk • Injambakkam is a locality in the south of Chennai in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Being a part of the Walajabad block of the district, its panchayat is part of Walajabad panchayat union. Injambakkam is located along the ECR.