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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Comprehensive guides to Chennai
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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.
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 Wards List: Greater Chennai Corporation's 200 Wards and 15 Zones
Greater Chennai Corporation zones and wards list: all 200 wards in 15 zones, with the ward numbers for each zone and a free PDF of the zone and ward table.