Balaji Lalpet’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Centuries old Shiva Temple at Mylapore is a place for devotion and to witness the ancient stone works on the magnificent Gopuras. Visit the shops around the temple to purchase Indian art works and have a nice hot filter coffee.
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Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple
Centuries old Shiva Temple at Mylapore is a place for devotion and to witness the ancient stone works on the magnificent Gopuras. Visit the shops around the temple to purchase Indian art works and have a nice hot filter coffee.
Also popularly known as the Besant Nagar Beach. It is much quieter during the weekdays, many restaurants and eateries not far from the beach, a long promenade, quiet walks in the mornings, the Besant Nagar Church is very close by. Asta Lakshmi temple is in walking distance from the beach. This place is about 5 to 6 kms from the apartment.
Edward Elliot's Beach, Tamil Nadu, India
Also popularly known as the Besant Nagar Beach. It is much quieter during the weekdays, many restaurants and eateries not far from the beach, a long promenade, quiet walks in the mornings, the Besant Nagar Church is very close by. Asta Lakshmi temple is in walking distance from the beach. This place is about 5 to 6 kms from the apartment.
Neighbourhoods
The Marina beach is about 2.5 kms from the apartment. Nice place to get some cool breeze in the evenings. People come here to have long walks in the mornings and the evenings.
The waves can be very rough - Swimming is strictly prohibited.
Beware of touts.
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Marina Beach
The Marina beach is about 2.5 kms from the apartment. Nice place to get some cool breeze in the evenings. People come here to have long walks in the mornings and the evenings.
The waves can be very rough - Swimming is strictly prohibited.
Beware of touts.
Shopping
Express Avenue is a shopping mall, with many shops and restaurants. You will find almost everything that you might need for your stay. Check out, Big Bazzaar in the basement of this mall and it has many home needs.
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Centro comercial Express Avenue
17 Pattullos RdExpress Avenue is a shopping mall, with many shops and restaurants. You will find almost everything that you might need for your stay. Check out, Big Bazzaar in the basement of this mall and it has many home needs.
City/town information
Kanchipuram - Land of temples and Silk sarees. Dozens of ancient and historical temples and Silk saree weavers. You may need to do some research before you buy Sarees or go through a known contact. This town is about 2 hours drive from Chennai. You may experience lots of city traffic during the peak hours.
Kanchipuram Bus Stand Rd, Ennaikaran, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631501, India
Kanchipuram - Land of temples and Silk sarees. Dozens of ancient and historical temples and Silk saree weavers. You may need to do some research before you buy Sarees or go through a known contact. This town is about 2 hours drive from Chennai. You may experience lots of city traffic during the peak hours.
Pondicherry - Ancient French Colony offers more to experience than just sightseeing. The old white town is a sight to watch. You will see street names in French and English. Puducherry is only about 3 hours from Chennai and a day trip would feel not enough. Stay overnight and visit the Auroville Matri Mandir. Lots to discover and experience. Do your research well before you decide to visit Pondy.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Alemania
Pondicherry - Ancient French Colony offers more to experience than just sightseeing. The old white town is a sight to watch. You will see street names in French and English. Puducherry is only about 3 hours from Chennai and a day trip would feel not enough. Stay overnight and visit the Auroville Matri Mandir. Lots to discover and experience. Do your research well before you decide to visit Pondy.