Adyar is one important locality in the south of Chennai that has been sharing the experiences, from time immemorial, with that of the city. Situated on river Adyar, the place represents an important centre in the famous metropolitan city of India. Adyar region is furnished with a commercial hub, river, forests and many attractions. The township, separated from the northern areas by the river, is lined with the popular Elliot's Beach on the east. Buckhingam Canal, originating from the Adyar River runs through the Adyar mainlands. The place as such adds up to a region with diversity as a conspicuous factor.Theosophical Society, one of the celebrated places of Chennai, is grounded in the locality of Adyar. The place bears great historical importance, much of which has been during the era of Indian independence struggle. The place stands as a known meditation centre. Some important features of the place include the beautiful laid out gardens, Zoroastrian Church, Adyar library, etc. The western part of Adyar locality is the foremost commercial hub in the southern outskirts of the city. A number of flourishing institutes are functional in the Adyar West. The place features the much credited Guindy Park, Governor's House M.G.R. Film City and the Indian Institute Of Technology (I.I.T.) campus. The park reserves enriches the place with bio diversity, very uncommon in the metropolitan cities. Besides these lionized attractions the place houses a number of public institutions like hospitals, banks and educational institutes. Some reputed institutes as such include the Cancer Institute, TTK Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Hospital, Institute of Hotel Management, St. Patricks Higher Seconday School, St. Louis Institute of Deaf and Dumb, etc. Accessibility
Sardar Patel Road and Dr.Muthulakshmi Road connects the region with other suburban areas of Chennai city. Adyar is situated some 9 kms from the city center taken as George Town.
Guindy Railway station which is located towards the west is the nearest railway station.
Chennai Airport lies further west and about 5 kms from Adyar. Areas Under Adyar
Guindy
Besant Nagar
Anna Colony
Places to Stay
.. Hotel Buena Vista.. Hotel President.. New Woodlands Hotel
.. Nilgiri's Nest.. Paying Guests.. Service Apartments
Places to See
.. Ashtalakshmi Temple.. Theosophical Society.. Pancha Mandapams.. MGR Film City
Food & Dining
.. Restaurants.. Pubs/Bars.. Coffee/Cafes
Recreation
.. Amusement Parks.. Art Galleries.. Auditoriums.. Cinemas
Careers
.. Colleges.. Institutions.. Schools.. Play Schools
Health
.. Blood Banks.. Diagnostics Centers.. Doctors.. Health Clubs .. Hospitals.. 24hr Chemists
Shopping & Services
.. Beauty Parlours.. Courier Services.. Departmental Stores.. Estate Agents.. Florists.. Housekeeping Services
.. Packers & Movers.. Places to Shop.. Shopping Malls.. Taxi & Cabs.. Tailors
- Ambattur
- Anna Nagar
- Ayanavaram
- Kilpauk
- Porur
- Vadapalani
North Chennai
- Ennore
- Perambur
- Pozhal
- Purasavakkam
- Tiruvottiyur
- Tiruvanmiyur
- Velachery
Central Chennai
- Egmore
- George Town
- Nungambakkam
- Royapettah
- Triplicane
Around Chennai
- Kanchipuram
- Tiruvallur
Others
.. Airport
.. Bus Station
.. Central Railway Station
.. Egmore Railway Station
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