What's Central Chennai like?
Central Chennai is an upmarket part of town where you can spend time visiting the waterfront. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's rich culture. Take in some culture at Government Museum and Raja Muthiah Hall. There's plenty more to see, including Madras High Court and Fort St. George.
How to get to Central Chennai
Flying to:
- Chennai International Airport (MAA), 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Central Chennai
Travelling to Central Chennai by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Chennai Perambur Station
- Chennai Vyasarpadi Jiva Station
- Chennai Perambur Carriage Works Station
Getting to Central Chennai on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Washermanpet Metro Station
- Mannadi Metro Station
- LIC Metro Station
Things to see and do in and around Central Chennai
What to see in Central Chennai
- Madras High Court
- Fort St. George
- Anna Salai
- Valluvar Kottam
- M.A. Chidambaram Stadium
Things to do in Central Chennai
- Spencer's Plaza Shopping Mall
- Express Avenue
- Pondy Bazaar
- Chennai Citi Center Mall
- Government Museum
Other popular Central Chennai attractions
- Marina Beach
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
- St. Andrew's Kirk
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium