Things to Do in Tambaram

There are 3 attractions in Tambaram. St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai, historic basilica built over st. thomas's purported tomb, is the most popular.

1

St. Thomas Cathedral Basilica, Chennai

Historic basilica built over St. Thomas's purported tomb

Church

2

Guindy National Park

Small urban wildlife sanctuary within Chennai city limits

Park

3

Shore Temple

7th-century Pallava rock-cut temple by the sea

Temple

4

Kapaleeshwarar Temple

Dravidian-style Hindu temple in Chennai's Mylapore district

Temple

5

Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram

Ancient stone Shiva temple renowned for intricate carvings.

Religious Site

6

Descent of the Ganges (Mahabalipuram)

Massive rock relief depicting descent of the Ganges

Monument

7

Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai

Ancient Chennai Vishnu temple famed for Chola-era carvings

Temple

8

Chembarambakkam Lake

Major freshwater reservoir supplying Chennai metropolitan area

Reservoir

9

Pulhal Lake

Reservoir north of Chennai supplying potable water

Reservoir

10

Government Museum, Chennai

Large museum in Chennai housing regional antiquities

Museum

11

Thousand Lights Mosque

Historic mosque in Chennai noted for illuminated interiors

Mosque

12

Valluvar Kottam

Monument and auditorium honoring poet Thiruvalluvar

Monument

13

Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram

Coastal complex of Pallava-era rock-cut temples and reliefs

Historical Site