South Chennai

The southern part of Chennai is quite disintegrated into small localities with the presence of conspicuous marshy areas at many places. Chennai South features many popular attractions including some of the famous pilgrim sites contained in the city. The southern suburbs host a number of residential places and commercial centres. The region also houses certain historical landmarks, which often forms tourists' hotspots.

Chennai South can be said as gateway to South India. At Meenambakkam is grounded the Chennai Airport. The airport features both national and international terminal. Southern Railways provide railway services and a vast network of roads hooks up the place. The localities that fall in Chennai South include Adyar, K.K.Nagar, Kotturpuram, Meenambakkam, Mylapore, Saidapet, Tambaram, Teynampet, Tiruvanmiyur, Thyagaraya Nagar and Velachery. Some important tourist attraction located in the southern suburbs are Elliot's Beach, Guindy Park, Theosophical Society, Sivan Park, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Kapaleeswarar Temple, Karaneeswarar Temple, Soundareswarar Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple, Santhome Basilica, etc.