Tambaram, Chennai

Name: Tambaram
Address: Chennai, India

#59 among attractions in Chennai

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Tambaram is a southern suburb of Chennai. Located within the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu, it is governed by Tambaram Municipal Corporation and is a part of the Chennai Metropolitan Area. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°55'48"N, 80°7'12"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Kishkinta, Chitlapakkam Lake, Vandalur Reserve Forest.

3.8 miSW
Asian mammals in big enclosures
Arignar Anna Zoological Park
96 min walk • Nestled on the outskirts of Chennai, Arignar Anna Zoological Park stands as a verdant oasis and a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Sprawling over a vast 602 hectares, this sanctuary is not only the largest zoological park in India but also one of the largest in the...
2.8 miW
Amusement park, Theme park
Kishkinta
73 min walk • Nestled in the outskirts of Chennai, Kishkinta is a theme park that has etched its place as a cornerstone of family entertainment in Southern India. Sprawling across a vast expanse of picturesque landscape, this amusement park is a haven for thrill-seekers and leisure...
1.1 miE
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Chitlapakkam Lake
29 min walk • Chitlapakkam aeri, or Chitlapakkam lake, is an urban lake located in Chitlapakkam, Chennai, India. It is the chief water body in the neighbourhood. Originally measuring 86.86 acres, the lake has currently shrunken to 46.88 acres. The lake was last restored in 2003.
2.9 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Forest
Vandalur Reserve Forest
74 min walk • Vandalur Reserve Forest is a protected area located in the suburb of Vandalur in the southwestern part of Chennai, about 30 km from the city centre.
3.5 miSE
Temple
Dhenupureeswarar Temple
89 min walk • Dhenupureeswarar Temple, is located in Madambakkam near Tambaram, Chennai. Dhenupureeswarar is the local name for the Hindu deity Shiva.
1.6 miNE
Bridge
Chromepet Flyover
42 min walk • The Chrompet Flyover is an elevated rotary type interchange flyover that connects GST road with the Madras Institute of Technology gate in Chennai, India.
3.6 miE
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Nanmangalam Reserve Forest, Chennai
92 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.
2.4 miN
Town, Temple
Thiruneermalai
60 min walk • Thiruneermalai is a southern suburb of Chennai, India. It lies in the Chengalpattu district. Originally a town panchayat, Thiruneermalai is now a part of Pammal Zone under Tambaram Municipal Corporation. The postal code of the neighbourhood is 600132.
2.4 miE
Mosque
Masjid-e-Anwari
61 min walk • Masjid-e-Anwari is a mosque situated in the suburb of Rajakilpakkam between Velachery and Tambaram, it comes under Sembakkam Municipality situated on the outskirts of Chennai, India. The mosque was constructed by Nawab Zulfiqar Khan, an officer in the Mughal army in 1703.
2.9 miNE
Lake
Pallavaram Lake
74 min walk • Pallavaram Lake, also known as Periya aeri or Pallavaram aeri, is situated along Pallavaram Thuraipakkam Radial Road. It used to be a large lake, but it dried up and was polluted by industrial wastewater and garbage.
3.3 miSE
Lake
Madambakkam Lake
85 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.