Aminjikarai, Ambattur

#48 among attractions in Ambattur

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Aminjikarai, originally Amaindakarai, is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The arterial Poonamallee High Road runs through it. Aminjikarai was annexed to Madras District in the year 1946, and Arumbakkam and Anna Nagar were carved out of Aminjikarai in the 1950s and 1970s. The Nelson Manickam Road that traverses through Aminjikarai is an important commercial road in Chennai city. ()

Coordinates: 13°4'60"N, 80°13'60"E

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Kilpauk (Shenoy Nagar)Ambattur India

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

Nearby attractions include: Ampa Skywalk, Abhirami Mega Mall, Anna Nagar Arch, Anna Nagar.

1 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Cinema
Ampa Skywalk, Chennai
27 min walk • Ampa Skywalk, nestled in the bustling metropolis of Chennai, India, is a modern shopping haven that has quickly become a go-to destination for both locals and tourists. This expansive shopping centre, with its contemporary design and diverse range of retail outlets...
1 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Abhirami Mega Mall, Chennai
26 min walk • Abhirami Mega Mall stands as a bustling hub of commerce and entertainment in the heart of Chennai, India. This expansive shopping center offers a diverse range of retail experiences, catering to the needs and desires of Chennai's cosmopolitan population.
1.2 miSW
Memorial
Anna Nagar Arch, Ambattur
31 min walk • Anna Nagar twin arches are ornamental twin arches located in Anna Nagar, Chennai, India. It was built on January 1, 1986 to commemorate the platinum jubilee of the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C. N. Annadurai.
1.2 miW
Memorial
Anna Nagar, Chennai
30 min walk • Anna Nagar, is a neighbourhood in the metropolitan city of Chennai, India. Named after former chief minister of Tamil Nadu C. N.
0.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Chetput Lake, Chennai
23 min walk • Chetpet lake is a lake spread over 16 acres in Chetput, Chennai, India. It is located to the north of Chetpet railway station. It is the only existing lake at the centre of the city. The lake belongs to the Department of Fisheries of the Tamil Nadu government.
0.6 miSW
Park
Thiru Vi Ka Park, Chennai
17 min walk • Thiru Vi Ka Park, also known as Shenoy Nagar Park, is an urban park at Chennai, India. The park is located in Shenoy Nagar.
1.2 miS
City, Neighbourhood
Nungambakkam, Chennai
32 min walk • Nungambakkam is a locality in downtown Chennai, India. The neighborhood abounds with multi-national commercial establishments, important government offices, foreign consulates, sprawling educational institutions, shopping malls, sporting facilities, tourist spots, star hotels, restaurants, and cultural centers.
1 miNE
Canal
Ainsley Canal, Chennai
27 min walk • Ainsley canal is a short canal located in Chennai. The canal starts near Villivakkam railway station and connects Otteri Nullah with railway quarters and Integral Coach Factory near Ayanavaram. It runs for a length of about 3.3 kilometres.
1.2 miSE
Bridge
Dr. Gurusamy Bridge, Chennai
32 min walk • Dr. Gurusamy Bridge is a road bridge on McNichols Road across the Coovum River connecting Chetpet with Nungambakkam. It is named after the medical practitioner and former professor of Madras Medical College, Dr M.R. Guruswami Mudaliar.
1.1 miS
13°4'6"N • 80°14'19"E
Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall, Chennai
28 min walk • Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
1.2 miE
Street
Vellala Street, Chennai
31 min walk • Vellala street, also known as Vellalar Street, is a residential street in Purasawalkam in Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Vellalar is supposedly a caste name crediting to the early residents who belonged to this caste. Later these distinctions vanished and led way to more diverse residents.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aminjikarai?

Nearby attractions include Kilpauk, Ambattur (8 min walk), Shenoy Nagar, Ambattur (14 min walk), Thiru Vi Ka Park, Chennai (17 min walk), Chetput Lake, Chennai (23 min walk).

How to get to Aminjikarai by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aminjikarai:

Metro

Pachaiyappa's College • Lines: 2 (14 min walk)
Shenoy Nagar • Lines: 2 (17 min walk)

Train

Chennai Chetpat (23 min walk)

Bus

Skywalk Bus Stop • Lines: 147C (28 min walk)
Mehtha Nagar • Lines: 147C (30 min walk)