Tambaram

Getting there

By place Tambaram is adjacent to Chennai Airport (MAA IATA).

By train 1 Tambaram SR (station code: TBM), Railway Station Road, Tambaram East (SW 29 km from Chennai Central). Serves the suburban areas of Chennai. Trains to Chennai Beach (every 5-10 min), Chengalapettu (every 10-15 min) and Kanchipuram (half hourly or so). (updated Jun 2023)

See

1 Dhenupureeswarar Temple. A Shiva temple built between 956 and 973 CE during the reign of Parantaka Chola II. A number of religious festivals are celebrated at the temple, including Pradosha, Panguni Uttiram and during Navaratri, devotees visit to offer special pujas. (updated Jun 2023) 2 Kumaran Kundram (near MIT Flyover, close to Chennai Airport (around 9 km or 5 miles or 15-20 minutes)). The Deity of Lord Murugan in Kumaran Kundram is considered to be equivalent to the one in Swamimalai. small hillock at Kumaran Kundram 3 Ranganatha Temple (Neervana Perumal Temple), Mallima Veedi, Thiruneermalai. This temple is one of the 108 places considered sacred by Vaishnatives. Legend has it that sage Valmiki, after composing the Ramayana, prayed in the temple and saw the divine darshan of Lord Vishnu in three forms. (updated Jun 2023) 4 Tirusoolanathar Temple. (updated Jun 2026)

Do

1 Nanmangalam Reserve Forest, Velachery High Road, Medavakkam (24 km (15 mi) from city centre). Popular among bird watchers and is home to about 85 species of birds. (updated Jun 2023)

Parks

2 Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo) (40 km (25 mi) from the city centre), ☏ +91 44 22751089, fax: +91 44 22750741, [email protected]. 9AM-6PM (closed Tu). Chennai has the distinction of having the first zoo in India, which was started in 1855. This park is said to be one of the biggest in South Asia. The wildlife population is exhibited in a large open-moated island enclosure with a simulated natural environment. More than 170 species of mammals, birds and reptiles are housed in this park. Lion safari vehicles, elephant rides, battery operated vehicles are some of the facilities available. The peak time is during Pongal and weekend holidays. ₹30, Free below 5 years, 5 to 12 ₹10, still camera ₹25, video camera ₹150. (updated Jun 2023) 3 Pallavaram Hill (Pallavapuram Hill). A hilly park with walking trails, and views of the Chennai skyline. (updated Mar 2026)