Karapakkam, Chennai

#247 among attractions in Chennai

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Karapakkam is an area of Chennai, in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the stops on the Old Mahabalipuram Road, or commonly referred to as OMR. It is situated between the IT Hubs of Thoraipakkam and Sholinganallur. It is parallel to Injambakkam on the ECR Highway. ()

Coordinates: 12°54'42"N, 80°13'40"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Mayajaal, VGP Universal Kingdom, ISKCON Temple, Prathyangira Devi Temple.

4.5 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Sport venue
Mayajaal
115 min walk • Nestled in the bustling cityscape of Chennai, India, Mayajaal stands as a premier sports venue and entertainment complex that has become a beacon for sports enthusiasts and moviegoers alike. This sprawling complex, located along the picturesque East Coast Road, is...
1.7 miE
Theme park, Amusement park
VGP Universal Kingdom, Chennai
44 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...
1 miE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
ISKCON Temple, Chennai
26 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.
1.1 miSE
Temple
Prathyangira Devi Temple
28 min walk • Sri Maha Prathyangira Devi Temple is located in the area of Sholinganallur, Chennai, India, adjacent to the beach of Bay of Bengal. The Temple sits on the banks of the Buckingham Canal. This is a magnificent temple built for Goddess Prathyangira, in her incarnation of Shri Maha Prathyangira Devi.
4.6 miW
Temple
Dhenupureeswarar Temple
119 min walk • Dhenupureeswarar Temple, is located in Madambakkam near Tambaram, Chennai. Dhenupureeswarar is the local name for the Hindu deity Shiva.
3.8 miW
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Nanmangalam Reserve Forest, Chennai
98 min walk • Nanmangalam Reserve Forest is a protected forest located in Chengalpattu district, about 24 km from the city centre. It is located at Medavakkam on Velachery High Road between Velachery and Tambaram. The reserve forest has an area of 320 hectares. However, the total area of the forest is 2,400 hectares.
3.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Perungudi Lake, Chennai
100 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.
3.6 miN
Skyscraper
World Trade Center Chennai, Chennai
93 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.
4.2 miW
Lake
Madambakkam Lake
108 min walk • Madambakkam Lake, or Madambakkam aeri, is a rain-fed reservoir in Madambakkam, Chennai, India, that is filled only during the monsoon seasons. The lake covers an area of 250 acres.
2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Pallikaranai wetland, Chennai
51 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.
1.5 miE
Neighbourhood
Injambakkam, Chennai
38 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.

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How to get to Karapakkam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Karapakkam:

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Kannagi Nagar MTCTerminus (31 min walk)