Adambakkam, Chennai

Name: Adambakkam
Address: Chennai, India

#246 among attractions in Chennai

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Adambakkam is a neighbourhood of Chennai, India. It is primarily a residential locality situated in South Chennai. Adambakkam area comes under Velachery taluk and Alandur taluk, Chennai District of Chennai Corporation. Adambakkam is surrounded by areas namely, Alandur in the North-West, Nanganallur in the West, Madipakkam in the South, Velachery in the East and Guindy in the North. Earlier, one part of Adambakkam was under the direct governance of Chennai Corporation. From October 2011 onwards, the entire area was merged with the Chennai Corporation. Upon completion of the MRTS extension line, the neighbourhood will be served by Adambakkam railway station. Its Proximity to commercial localities like Velachery, accessible railway stations, Metro Stations and road transport routes makes Adambakkam an ideal choice of location to live. ()

Coordinates: 12°59'24"N, 80°11'60"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Phoenix Marketcity, Kathipara Junction, St. Thomas Garrison Church, Anjaneya Temple.

0.7 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Phoenix Marketcity, Chennai
18 min walk • Phoenix Marketcity, located in the vibrant city of Chennai, India, stands as a premier shopping destination that captivates visitors with its vast array of retail options and entertainment facilities. This sprawling shopping centre, nestled in the Velachery area...
1.1 miN
Bridge
Kathipara Junction, Chennai
29 min walk • Kathipara Junction is an important road junction in Chennai, India. It is located at Alandur at the intersection of the Grand Southern Trunk Road, Inner Ring Road, Anna Salai and Mount-Poonamallee Road.
0.9 miN
Church
St. Thomas Garrison Church, Chennai
23 min walk • St. Thomas Garrison Church is one of the oldest churches in the St. Thomas Mount area of Chennai, the capital of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The Church was built by the British government at the request of the army officers in the area in 1830.
0.5 miSW
Temple
Anjaneya Temple, Chennai
12 min walk • The Anjaneya Temple at Nanganallur, Chennai is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Hanuman. The principal idol of Hanuman is 32-feet tall and sculpted from a single piece of granite, which the second tallest Hanuman after Panchavatee near Puducherry.
~1710 ftSW
Lake
Adambakkam Lake, Chennai
9 min walk • Adambakkam Lake is a lake in Chennai district, Tamil Nadu. This lake gives the name for the nearby locality of Chennai, the area of Adambakkam.
1.1 miNW
Church
St. Thomas Mount, Chennai
29 min walk • Parangimalai is a small hillock in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, near the neighbourhood of Guindy and very close to Chennai International Airport. The ancient Syrian Christian community of India trace the origin of their church to St. Thomas the Apostle.
0.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Velachery Lake, Chennai
22 min walk • Velachery aeri, or Velachery lake, is one of the lakes inside Chennai, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, with a good stock of water all through the year.
0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Palavanthangal, Chennai
19 min walk • Pazhavanthangal is a southern neighbourhood of Chennai, India. It is served by the Pazhavanthangal railway station of the Beach-Tambaram suburban railway route in Chennai. It is one of the neighborhoods that is very close to the Chennai International Airport.
1.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Guindy Race Course, Chennai
38 min walk • The Guindy Race Course is a horse racing course set up in 1777 in Chennai, India. It is the oldest race course in India. It hosts events in the winter season.
1.1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Nanganallur, Chennai
30 min walk • Nanganallur or Nangainallur is one of the southern neighbourhood of Chennai, India. Since September 2011, it is a part of Chennai Corporation. It is a residential area close to the Chennai International Airport. In Tamil language, Nangainallur means place of good-natured women.
0.9 miN
Neighbourhood
Alandur, Chennai
24 min walk • Alandur is a zone of Chennai corporation, and an urban node in Chennai district in Guindy division in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Adambakkam?

Nearby attractions include Adambakkam Lake, Chennai (9 min walk), Anjaneya Temple, Chennai (12 min walk), Palavanthangal, Chennai (19 min walk), Subramania Nagar, Chennai (21 min walk).

How to get to Adambakkam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Adambakkam:

Bus

St. Thomas Mount Railway Station • Lines: 14M (9 min walk)
NGO Colony Bus Terminus • Lines: 14M (15 min walk)

Metro

St. Thomas Mount Metro • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)
Nanganallur Road • Lines: 1 (21 min walk)

Train

St. Thomas Mount (10 min walk)
Palavanthangal (21 min walk)