East Tambaram Travel Guide
Chennai
Visit East Tambaram
Popular places to visit
Marina Beach
Relaxed walks, pretty sunrises, elaborate entertainment, traditional Indian street food and historical landmarks make this one of Chennai’s liveliest beaches.
ECR Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at ECR Beach during your travels in Chennai? Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Neelankarai Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Neelankarai Beach during your trip to Chennai?
Pondy Bazaar
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pondy Bazaar during your trip to Chennai. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Kapaleeswarar Temple
Marvel at the Dravidian architecture of this centuries-old temple, spot intricately carved figurines, watch devotees pray and experience a lively Hindu festival.
Mamallapuram Beach
Enjoy the atmosphere of Mahabalipuram's central beach, which is alive with historic temples, stone carving stalls and a thriving backpacker scene.
Things to do
Chennai: Private Day Tour with Transportation and Tickets
Chennai city sightseeing by Private Vehicle
Chennai to Pondicherry 2-Day Vehicle Hire for Local Sightseeing
Day Trip to Mahabalipuram (Curated Private Sightseeing Experience)
Taj Mahal Sunrise and Agra Overnight Tour from Chennai withflight
Mahabalipuram Private tour from Chennai by car with guide and lunch by Wonder
Top hotels in East Tambaram
The Park Chennai
Good
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The Leela Palace Chennai
Penultimate luxury and decadence, you will want for nothing at the Leela palace, exceptional service from Rose the house keeping assistant to all the staff at reception and at spectre restaurant, the gym and spa staff were welcoming and helpful and Ajit is the best concierge a guest can ask for. ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai
The staff were so friendly and kind! Very helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
THE MADRAS GRAND
Staff were courteous Rooms clean. Some furniture a little battered
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Chennai
Starts from the hotels pickup vehicle driver to the staffs and the manager,
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Taj Club House
Room was great and comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Tambaram
Tambaram
While there might not be top attractions in Tambaram, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet and Arignar Anna Zoological Park.
Chromepet
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chromepet and surrounding area, you can visit Super Saravana Stores - Chrompet and Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest.
Pallavaram
Visitors to Pallavaram enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Kumaran Kundram is worth a stop.
Sholinganallur
Visitors to Sholinganallur enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, AKDR Golf Village is worth a stop.
Velachery
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Velachery. You might consider stopping by Phoenix Market City while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Thoraipakkam
The restaurants and sporting events are a few reasons travellers visit Thoraipakkam. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Neelankarai Beach and VGP Universal Kingdom are a few top sights nearby.
