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Chennai may not be the most exciting destination around, or the most adventurous, or even the most beautiful. But what it does have is a little bit of everything. A jack of all trades, if you will.
A timeless, unwavering charm and amazing people inhabiting it’s perimeters is what makes the city special. NEED TO KNOW: THE WEATHER
The city is very hot during the summer but it does get a little breezy. The evenings do offer a much needed respite though.
What to wear: Cotton and linen are going to be your new best friends. Don’t forget to wear enough sunscreen before you head out. NEED TO KNOW: GETTING AROUND
Uber: Want your own transport inside the city? Uber comes to your rescue as the cheapest, cashless way to move around the city.
Tuk Tuk: Step into an Auto-Rickshaw, as we call it, if you would like to move around the city like a true local. We love them to a point there are movies about Auto-drivers. THINGS TO DO RIGHT NEXT DOOR
Decathlon, a sports supply store with an amazingly large collection of gears for a wide range of sports, this store will spoil you with choices!
You’ll feel like a kid in a candy store.
It’s located right next to the your hotel, just a heartbeat away from you. HOW ABOUT A KICKAROUND?
Transit duration from your hotel: 9 min | 1.8 km
Tiki Taka is a football collective with the turf built to FIFA’s high standards. Reserve a time slot here for a memorable 5 vs. 5 football game with your friends.
Where: 17, Rooftop, Padmam Kalyana Mandapam, Radha Krishnan Street, T.Nagar Phone: +91 875 449 0508 https://goo.gl/maps/vRq5mvp94CK2 ESCAPE REALITY
Transit duration from your hotel: 7 min | 2.6 km
Blur at Sathyam complex has 3 levels with gaming facilities, a bowling alley, consoles and other gaming options that will have you lose track of time like never before.
Where: Sathyam complex, Thiru-vi-ka road, Royapettah. Phone: +91 444 392 0326 https://goo.gl/maps/9rv5Wck5Wus PLAY DETECTIVE
Transit duration from your hotel: 9 min | 2.8 km
Freeing India, has themed escape rooms for groups of 6. Want to experience a little of mystery, excitement and thrill? This place will bring out the detective in you.
Where: Ispahani Center, Nungambakkam high road. Phone: +91 893 983 9999 https://goo.gl/maps/8d5h8JtzdXr GO OLD-SCHOOL
Transit duration from your hotel: 7 min | 2.4 km
Arknemesis is the biggest gaming center in the country and is the go to venue for gamers. They have pool tables and a cafeteria run by highly reputed Oberoi chefs.
Where: Ispahani Centre, 123/124, High Rd, Thousand Lights, Nungambakkam. Phone: +91 950 008 4400 https://goo.gl/maps/s1EUjMBP3f72 HOP ON
Transit duration from your hotel: 9 min | 2.6 km
Airborne, is a small trampoline park in the city to bring in those seeking some carefree game time.
Where: Airborne -The Trampoline Park, 10/29, Khader Nawaz Khan Rd Phone: +91 444 857 1235 https://goo.gl/maps/rW9kjMbdJW32 FOR THE MILLENNIAL IN YOU
Transit duration from your hotel: 9 min | 2.8 km
G-Sector, a laser tag arena, is perfect for you if you’re into first person shooters and crave for the real deal.
Where: G Sector Nungambakkam, 15, Khader Nawaz Khan Rd, Thousand Lights. Phone: +91 900 320 0099 https://goo.gl/maps/Gh5qABMvAmS2 IF YOUR COACH ALLOWS IT
Transit duration from your hotel: 9 min | 3.4 km
Fit rock arena is where you could have a day of fun and fitness. The 32 feet wall for top rope and lead climbing takes about an hour of your time. Watch your ankles though.
Where: 73, Venkatakrishna Rd, Perumal Koil Thottam, Ramakrishna Nagar. Phone: +91 996 235 7035 https://goo.gl/maps/u9E2jwsUqeT2 BOWLING AND BILLIARDS
Transit duration from your hotel: 12 min | 4 km
Down Under is a modest place for trying your hand at bowling. Hosting weekly tournaments for bowlers, this place is usually packed during the weekends.
Where: Rukmani Lakshmipathi Rd, Opposite Rajarathinam Stadium, Egmore. Phone: +91 984 136 4222 https://goo.gl/maps/KT934oKEPDD2 WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Transit duration from your hotel: 51 min | 38 km
Wild Tribe Ranch is the destination for you, if you’re a group interested in various outdoor activities. This adventure arena offers paintball, bungee, trampoline jumps and many more.
Where: #451A, East Coast Road, Nemmeli Village, Perur Post, Thiruporur Taluk. Phone: +91 902 568 9689 https://goo.gl/maps/CSSXczL3tMH2 OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Transit duration from your hotel: 55 min | 43.1 km
Offroad ECR offers adventure rides in different terrains. Along the beach, woods or even the sands. Perfect for having an outdoor activity along with a good view.
Where: 168/3D, Pattipulam, East Coast Road, 2kms from Dolphin city. Phone: +91 984 092 2122 https://goo.gl/maps/CuHnAVUggby WHERE TO EAT CAFÉ: AMETHYST
Transit duration from your hotel: 17 min | 3.9 km
Amethyst has a serene atmosphere of the 150 year old building with food, fauna and fashion in the right balance. Try their sugarcane ginger juice!
Where: No 28, Whites Road, Amethyst, next to Corporation Bank, Royapettah. Phone: +91 444 599 1633 https://goo.gl/maps/YyRPG4nExQN2 CAFÉ: SHIRAZ ART CAFE
Transit duration from your hotel: 45 min | 15.2 km
This lovely resto-café run by a Persian couple is situated bang in front of the beach, and naturally serves great Iranian food. Oh, and be sure to ask for their Shiraz tea. Addictive.
Where: Neelankarai Beach, Neelankarai. Phone: +91 984 057 2126 https://goo.gl/maps/tHwEb16GefE2 BREAKFAST: THE FARM
Transit duration from your hotel: 65 min | 24 km
A place that serves food right from their farm. With ample outdoor space, animals, the charm of a rural yet serene set-up, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better English breakfast.
Where: 1/277, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Nedunchezian Salai, Semmancheri Village. Phone: +91 917 605 0562 https://goo.gl/maps/A2CA6f3A2L82 RESTAURANT: SUMMER HOUSE EATERY
Transit duration from your hotel: 8 min | 1.8 km
Offering great ambiance coupled with even better service, you’re bound to leave this charming little restaurant very satisfied with a hearty meal. Ask for their exquisite Baked Brie.
Where: 5B, Ramachandra Avenue, Seetammal Colony, Teynampet, Alwarpet. Phone: +91 735 829 2753 https://goo.gl/maps/cJcdkLBFbr12 RESTO-BAR: KIPLING CAFÉ & RESTAURANT
Transit duration from your hotel: 48 min | 18 km
Kipling is an elegant Asian-Continental fusion restaurant with a pleasant garden seating and a sea-view roof terrace. Try their fresh woodfired pizza.
Where: 16, L Jey Avenue, East Coast Road, Akkarai. Phone: +91 730 522 0330 https://goo.gl/maps/pUnmEFLq9Bq RESTAURANT: THE GREAT INDIAN KEBAB FACTORY
Transit duration from your hotel: 24 min | 5.4 km
Kebabs are made using meat grilled the Indian way using charcoal with a unique smoky flavour and we cannot think of a better place for you to get introduced.
Where: Radisson Blu, 531, Chennai - Theni Hwy, Kannan Colony, St Thomas Mount, Chennai Phone: +91 443 040 4441 https://goo.gl/maps/v3tv6C1DF4A2 LOCAL FLAVOURS RECOMMEND: MAHAMUDRA
Transit duration from your hotel: 11 min | 2.9 km
A restaurant with a warm ambience, this place serves some of the best South Indian breakfast in Chennai. Their medhu vada and dosas are a must try!
Where: 50/117, Luz Church Road, Near Nageshwara Rao Park, Mylapore. Phone: +91 444 353 5555 https://goo.gl/maps/pvYA8bbMjaQ2 LOCAL FLAVOURS RECOMMEND: KRISHNA
Transit duration from your hotel: 11 min | 3.2 km
This legendary restaurant at the Woodlands Hotel is known for it’s authentic South Indian food. The simple and clean ambience adds an extra charm to the atmosphere.
Where: Woodlands Hotel, 72/75, R K Salai, Mylapore. Phone: +91 442 811 3111 https://goo.gl/maps/zZVJRKLtwkz LOCAL FLAVOURS RECOMMEND: ANNALAKSHMI
Transit duration from your hotel: 7 min | 3.5 km
Annalakshmi is known for it’s South Indian vegetarian thali (ensemble meals) and great service. But it’s more popular for it’s royal ambience, inspired by the medieval era. Dine like royalty!
Where: 18/3 Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road Sigapi Achi Building,1st floor, Egmore. Phone: +91 442 852 5109 https://goo.gl/maps/aLQ4dEAFzS42 LOCAL FLAVOURS RECOMMEND: JUNIOR KUPPANNA
Transit duration from your hotel: 9 min | 2.4 km
South Indian cuisine has it’s fair share of meat delicacies and this restaurant is one of the best options for having meat cooked in the regional style, with a bit of extra spice!
Where: 4,Kannaiya Street, Near Reliance Fresh, Usman Road, T Nagar. Phone: +91 442 834 0072 https://goo.gl/maps/xLyUHVAFrDJ2 DESSERT RECOMMEND: AMELIE’S
Transit duration from your hotel: 7 min | 1.7 km
This classic eatery serves desserts, sandwiches and anything pasta at very moderate prices. Their popsicles and home made ice creams are a sure hit.
Where : 6, Seshadri Street, Alwarpet, Venus Colony Phone: +91 444 856 7767 https://goo.gl/maps/3Sdo3z2phGF2 DESSERT RECOMMEND: SANDY’S CHOCOLATE LAB
Transit duration from your hotel: 12 min | 2.8 km
Sandy’s is a lovely eatery that has branches in located in various regions of the city. Visit this place to have the best three course meal of the day.
Where: 16/1, Wallace Garden, 2nd Street, Next To Subway, Nungambakkam. Phone: +91 444 214 4000 https://goo.gl/maps/2CRYhbsrue92 DESSERT RECOMMEND: AMADORA
Transit duration from your hotel: 13 min | 2.9 km
Amadora Gourmet Ice cream, serves the best ice cream in the city. Made with hand picked ingredients and produced with quality in mind, they do live up to the tale.
Where: Wallace Garden, 23, 3rd St, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights. Phone: +91 444 232 3482 https://goo.gl/maps/NuPnmL3kodn THANKS! Any questions? Get in touch with us.