Places to Visit in Chennai: Temples, Beaches, Museums and Day Trips
Places to visit in Chennai, from Fort St. George, the Marina and Kapaleeshwarar Temple to Guindy, Vandalur zoo and Mamallapuram, with hours and fees from official sites.
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Thiruvottiyur Zone (Zone 1), Chennai: Wards 1 to 14 on the North Coast
Zone 1 of the Greater Chennai Corporation, Thiruvottiyur, runs up the north coast through wards 1 to 14: Kathivakkam, Ernavoor, Wimco Nagar, Kaladipet and the fishing kuppams. Councillors and the zonal office on Thiruvottiyur High Road.
Kodambakkam Zone (Zone 10), Chennai: Wards 127 to 142 and Zonal Office
Zone 10 of the Greater Chennai Corporation (Kodambakkam) has 16 wards, 127 to 142, covering Vadapalani, Ashok Nagar, K.K. Nagar, M.G.R. Nagar and parts of Koyambedu. Wards, councillors, constituencies and the NSK Salai office.
Adyar Zone (Zone 13), Chennai: Wards 168 to 180, Office and Constituencies
Greater Chennai Corporation's Zone 13 (Adyar) covers wards 168 to 180, from Kotturpuram and Saidapet to Besant Nagar, Taramani and Thiruvanmiyur. Ward list, councillors, zonal office address and phone.
Sholinganallur Zone (Zone 15), Chennai: Wards 192 to 200 on ECR and OMR
Zone 15 of the Greater Chennai Corporation covers wards 192 to 200 between ECR and OMR: Injambakkam, Panaiyur, Kannagi Nagar, Okkiyam and Sholinganallur. Councillors, the OMR zonal office and its phone numbers.
Ambattur Zone (Zone 7), Chennai: Wards 79 to 93, Councillors and Office
Ambattur, Zone 7 of the Greater Chennai Corporation, has wards 79 to 93: Korattur, Padi, Mogappair, Kallikuppam, Oragadam and the Ambattur industrial estate. Ward councillors, constituencies and the office opposite Dunlop.
Queensland Chennai Ticket Price 2026, Timings and How to Get There
Queensland amusement park ticket prices for 2026 (adult ₹1,299, kids ₹999), opening hours, the Monday closure, and how to reach Sembarambakkam on the Bangalore highway by bus or car.
VGP Universal Kingdom Ticket Price 2026: Fun Pass, Offers and Timings
VGP Universal Kingdom's 2026 online ticket prices (adult Fun Pass ₹975, child ₹763), the Marine Kingdom combo, current offers, opening time and how to reach Injambakkam on ECR.
Deepavali 2026 in Chennai: Date, T. Nagar Shopping, Traffic and Crackers
Deepavali falls on Sunday 8 November 2026 in Tamil Nadu. A local guide to T. Nagar and Pondy Bazaar shopping crowds, getting around, parking, special buses and cracker rules.
Best Cab Services in Chennai (2026): Curated Comparison
A curated, honestly-scoped comparison of cab, call-taxi, and tour operator services in Chennai — with clear sourcing and last-reviewed dates.
Best Places to Visit With Kids in Chennai (2026): A Practical Family Guide
Nine places in Chennai that actually work for a full day out with kids — theme parks, aquariums, beaches, museums and hands-on discovery spots. Verified sources and honest fit for each age group.
Best Car & Bike Rentals in Chennai (2026): Curated List
Curated list of car and bike rental operators in Chennai, with area and honest sourcing — for trips where self-drive or a rental with driver is the right fit.
Best Self-Drive Car Rentals in Chennai (2026): Curated Comparison
A curated, honestly-scoped comparison of self-drive car rental options in Chennai. Brand list built from ChennaiCentral entity pages and public information — with clear source and last-reviewed dates.
Best Theme Parks in Chennai (2026): Verified Ticket Prices, Hours & Where Each One Fits
Independent comparison of the four theme parks worth a day in Chennai — MGM Dizzee World, VGP Universal Kingdom, Queensland and Kishkinta — with verified 2026 ticket prices, hours, and the honest fit for each type of visitor.
'Chennai Ula' Hop-On Hop-Off Service: Your Complete Guide to Chennai's Vintage Heritage Bus Tour
Want to explore Chennai's rich heritage without the hassle of planning transportation between landmarks? The 'Chennai Ula' Hop-On Hop-Off s...
Chennai Bus Routes & MTC Timings 2026
Chennai bus route numbers with start and end points, key stops and first and last bus timings from MTC's timetable, plus fares, passes, night and AC buses.
Chennai Grand Masters 2025: India's Best Chess Tournament (After Round 1)
Introduction The Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2025 stands as India's premier classical chess tournament, bringing together some of the worl...
Chennai Wards List: Greater Chennai Corporation's 200 Wards and 15 Zones
All 200 wards and 15 zones of Greater Chennai Corporation, with ward numbers for each zone and a free PDF of the zone and ward table.
Madras to Chennai: District Overview – History, Heritage, and Future
Introduction Chennai—formerly Madras—is the capital of Tamil Nadu and a gateway to South India. Set on the Coromandel Coast along the Bay of Bengal, the city...
MGM Dizzee World Ticket Price 2026, Timings & Rides
MGM Dizzee World ticket prices for 2026 (Regular ₹1,179 adult, Fast Track ₹1,750), park and water-park timings, the ride list, and how to reach Muttukadu on ECR.
Chennai History – From Past to Present
How did Chennai evolve from its origins to become the city it is today? Chennai, formerly known as Madras, has transformed from a colonial trading post to a...